I’ve just got back from my second trip to Skiathos - the first trip was in 2023, and I did mean to post about it then but… well, I’m here and posting about it now! Although I had a pretty good idea of what to expect this time, there were a few things that had… Continue reading 6 Things I didn’t expected when I went back to Skiathos
Tag: summer
Let’s Chat – July 2026
That’s right; I’m not only ‘back’ but I’m back to posting a (sort of) monthly round up! I have still been doing something like this on my social media accounts but a photo and 5 words isn’t quite the same (and I have NEVER been the type to say less in any scenario). This roundup… Continue reading Let’s Chat – July 2026
Cool for the summer: hacks to help you through a heatwave
Friends, it is HOT. Or as we say I the fair city of Hull, "It's maftin' " People like to berate the great British public for moaning about the heat, but let's be honest - unless we're on a sun lounger in swimwear sipping on something cold with our out of office firmly on, we're… Continue reading Cool for the summer: hacks to help you through a heatwave
5 Outfits I wore in Italy
Items gifted have been marked with a * As you'll have seen from my previous post, I recently went on a wonderful Italian adventure courtesy of Bookings For You and fellow HEY Blogger Violet which meant, yup you guessed it, packing too many items of clothing into a small space and worrying about how you'll… Continue reading 5 Outfits I wore in Italy
A few things that surprised me about Mykonos
I know that Mykonos is on a lot of people's bucket lists, and after going to Santorini last year I was excited to go and experience some more Greek chilled out beauty. Although I liked it, there were a few things that I wasn't expecting to come across during our trip that I thought would… Continue reading A few things that surprised me about Mykonos
Where to eat/drink to get the best views of Mykonos
Last year after my Greek getaway I posted my guide to Greek food which is something I can't really add to, however as people usually go to Mykonos to get the iconic views they see on Instagram (or at least in my experience they do) I thought it would be useful to share some of… Continue reading Where to eat/drink to get the best views of Mykonos
My non-alcoholic “Pimms” recipe (with one super bizarre ingredient)
It's official: the weather is pretty nice, the sunnies are firmly fixed on our faces and the beer gardens are once again full...hello Spring/Summer you cheeky devil! As I've mentioned previously, this year is about drinking a little less often but still being sociable, so I'm reaching for drinks that still allow me to enjoy… Continue reading My non-alcoholic “Pimms” recipe (with one super bizarre ingredient)
BLOGMAS 2018/ Day 24: My Instagram best 9 (2018)
*Sings tunefully* It was Christmas Eve.....so perhaps we can gloss over the fact that I didn't post yesterday. And on day 21, but nobody's counting right? Awesome! Have you ever logged in to the 'best 9' website/app over the past few years to see which have been your most popular Instagram posts? It's been a… Continue reading BLOGMAS 2018/ Day 24: My Instagram best 9 (2018)
TRAVEL & FOOD/ Discovering Santorini- a guide to Greek food
I couldn't do a series of travel posts without including a food one now could I? It just wouldn't be right! This is meant to be a bit of a guide to Greek food in general, however there are a couple of things that are Santorini-specific, which are really obvious. If you're heading to Greece… Continue reading TRAVEL & FOOD/ Discovering Santorini- a guide to Greek food
TRAVEL / Discovering Santorini – Island hotspots
After months of waiting and trying (and failing) to plan activities/ outfits, my Santorini adventure has now been and gone. Sob. As I'd hoped it's a great island to visit but there's definitely more to it than what's on Instagram, so I'm sharing my thoughts and experiences over the next few blog posts including different… Continue reading TRAVEL / Discovering Santorini – Island hotspots
