Hi my lovely readers! I have been on a few cruises over the years with different cruise lines including Carnival, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Silversea and Hurtigruten. Luckily I have also had the pleasure of exploring several destinations by ship such as the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Japan, Norway and last year even the Arctic. It is therefore fair to say that I know a thing or … Continue reading 10 TIPS FOR FIRST TIME CRUISERS
Are you a jewellery lover? Are you looking for a more affordable way to own some new pieces that you can show of on holiday or pretty much any day? Then look no further. Today, I want to show you one pair of earrings that I made myself. This pair is simple, easy and super quick to make. I swear they only cost a fraction … Continue reading MAKING YOUR OWN HOLIDAY JEWELLERY – DROP EARRINGS
Holidays are great and once a holiday is finished, we already look forward to the next one. In fact, most of us cannot wait for it! But they can get a bit pricey, especially when you have a big family, have to go during peak season or go away for a long period of time. We all want to get the most out of our … Continue reading 14 SUPER EASY MONEY SAVING TIPS FOR YOUR HOLIDAY
When the weather gets hotter, most of us prefer a refreshing drink. And for me, this is a Mojito. The citrusy taste of the lime goes well with the rum and the sugar just adds that little bit of sweetness that is needed. And of course the mint gives that refreshing kick that cools you down. Most of the ingredients you might need, you will … Continue reading MY FAVOURITE SUMMER COCKTAIL – MOJITO
Have you ever seen pictures of a lavender field and thought, WOW? Well, I certainly feel like this every single time I see pictures of lavender farms. I instantly think of that typical Lavender scent and I am amazed and fascinated by the vibrant purple colours. I always wanted to see a Lavender field. So, a few weeks ago I decided it was time for … Continue reading LITTLE PROVENCE IN ENGLAND – MAYFIELD LAVENDER FARM
Hi my lovely readers! Formal nights are a big part of a cruise and depending on the length of the cruise, you might have multiple. The majority of people, at least on the cruises that I have been on, tend to go all out. The women look all glamorous and the men turn into real gentlemen in their suits and tuxedos. The halls are filled … Continue reading FORMAL NIGHTS ON A CRUISE – WHAT IS THE DEAL AND WHAT TO EXPECT
Hi my lovely readers! Last year I went on my first cruise with Princess Cruises. I stayed in an inside cabin on the Sapphire Princess as I am most of the times out and about. I do not spend too much time in the room, hence I do not necessarily need a window or a balcony cabin. But this is just me. I most of … Continue reading SAPPHIRE PRINCESS – INSIDE CABIN REVIEW
Do you know that feeling when you have reached your destination and you start to unpack, only to realise that you have forgotten the sun screen again? Every one of us has been in this situation at least once, maybe even more often as we keep on forgetting items that we actually really need during the holiday. Here are a few of my items that … Continue reading 8 USEFUL TRAVEL ESSENTIALS THAT WILL SAVE YOUR HOLIDAY
Most of us go abroad for our annual holiday and that often involves flying to the destination. And if you are going on a long haul flight that lasts several hours you want to make sure you are as comfortable as possible. The airline you choose to fly with will impact on this of course, but also the seats that you select. In this post … Continue reading WORST AIRLINE ECONOMY SEATS
Since I was a little girl I have been writing postcards from every single holiday I have been to, even if it was just an extended weekend trip. I send a postcard every single time to my family and when I go on longer holidays to my closest friends as well. I grew up in a time where not everyone had a cell phone and you … Continue reading THE GOOD OLD POSTCARD – A MESSAGE FROM ABROAD
Hi my lovely readers! My first ever cruise was a few years ago to the Caribbean with Carnival. Needless to say I got hooked and since then went on holiday with different cruise lines and to varies different destinations. I had good and bad experiences, but with Carnival they were all great! Looking at why, it seems fairly obvious to me. ACTIVITIES ON BOARD Carnival … Continue reading MY THOUGHTS ON: CARNIVAL CRUISE
I love travelling and I absolutely love experiencing new and different cultures, architecture, food and people. That is why my holidays usually involve a destination far away from home. But what about actually getting to know and experiencing our own countries or the countries that we currently live in? What about a staycation? There are so many amazing different places and actually countries in the … Continue reading STAYCATION: EXPLORING HOME
Do you know that feeling when you come back home after a holiday and you ask yourself, why am I always so relaxed and happy during the holiday, but not at home? And the second question, how can I get that holiday, that happy and care free feeling at home, too? Basically, how can I make the most of the holiday feeling? Well, to begin with … Continue reading 13 TIPS ON HOW TO EXTEND THAT HOLIDAY FEELING
