4 Stunning Walks on the North Coast of Cornwall
I spent Easter this year in walking boots, roaming up and down the north coast of Cornwall, stunned by the sheer cliffs, the rugged and remote bays, the long expanses […]
Looking back over 6 months in London (and surviving the British winter!)
Exactly six months ago I returned to London after a blissful summer of travel in order to start a new job in Whitehall as a civil servant. As well as […]
Back in London: Take 4
This is the fourth time I’ve moved to London and each time I return, I go through a period of readjustment and rediscovering the city – reminding myself what I […]
For the Record: I Do Not Want to Leave the EU
I’m writing this blog post primarily for my readers from outside the UK. I want to put the record straight. So the UK has (very traumatically and blindly) voted to […]
The Two Essential Questions I Ask on Every First Date
A friend of mine in London writes an anonymous dating blog and I’ve occasionally thought about how lovely it would be to have an anonymous blog in which to record […]
Postcard of the Week: Climbing the Welsh 3000s Challenge
2015 is the year of exercise for me. If you hadn’t gathered, I’m training to run a marathon and so my fitness is better than it’s been for many, many […]
Moving House and the Treasures You Find While Unpacking
I recently took the grown-up step of getting a mortgage and buying property with my sister! It was a long process from start to finish, with stressful viewings and nerve-wrecking […]
Postcard of the Week: the Imperial War Museum in London
Here’s another item for historically-interested Londoners to add to their weekend hitlist: the Imperial War Museum. The IWM is made up of three different sites around London, including the Churchill […]