After visiting 12 countries last year and 7 so far this year, I’d be doing something seriously wrong if I couldn’t prepare for a holiday. I can now organise a trip in a matter of hours once I spot a…
There's been a lot of change for me over the last few months. I left my job and a company which I've worked for for my whole adult career, which has been strange, exciting and terrifying all at once. I…
The Tamburlaine opened just over a year ago in Cambridge and it has been quickly established as a luxury place to stay in the city, thanks to its beautiful interiors and location close to the train station. The hotel has…
I’ve always loved the idea of camping; it’s such a cheap and flexible way to explore the beautiful countryside. However the part of camping I have never loved is the tents. Sleeping on a cold, hard floor is not my…
Yorkshire is one of my favourite places in the UK, if not the world. There’s always somewhere new to explore and importantly for me, somewhere new to eat! I was recently invited to try the new menu at the Potting…
I’ve always struggling with speaking up. I’m naturally an introvert and ever since I was a child, my school reports always read “needs to speak up more” or “needs to contribute more in the classroom.” That’s why I write a…
Mystery holidays are growing in popularity. The demand for city breaks to unusual destinations, on a budget, is growing more and more and the idea of a mystery holidays fits this bill perfectly – without you having to make any…
I have a theory about holidays and relationships. I think a weekend away is the perfect relationship test; for a boyfriend, for a friend or a group of mates. Last year, when I announced I was going abroad with a…
Madeira has a bit of a reputation as a retirees’ paradise. It’s a popular cruise ship destination and as a result, Funchal is seen as somewhere to visit if you have both money and time on your hands. It’s a…
I've been able to drive since I was 17 years old but it wasn't until I bought my first car that I truly felt the freedom of being able to drive. In the last couple of years, I've started to…
What would you do if you had more energy? We’ve all wasted a weekend because we’re exhausted. We’ve all struggled to enjoy an experience because all we can think about is our bed. We’ve all cancelled plans because we are…
If you’ve ever wondered if travel bloggers actually “influence,” let me tell you a story. Last year, a photo popped up on my Instagram feed. A photo by I’m Being Erica of her trip to Lake Bled. Over the next…
