Mad Hatters Tea Party | The Garden Society

Tea with Alice at The Garden Society I always see these fun events advertised on Facebook, but theyโ€™re usually up in London โ€“ which can be a bit of a mission to get to from Portsmouth. Very occasionally, something a little closer to home catches my eye, and when that happens I freak out and book tickets straight away. In this instance, it was an Alice … Continue reading Mad Hatters Tea Party | The Garden Society

Fun Travel Gifts For Unicorn Lovers

As I was scrolling through Instagram this morning, I noticed a larger than normal amount of unicorn related photo’s. I’m no stranger to the occasional snap of a multi-coloured hot chocolate with added sugar horn, or a slumber party exclusively for those in a unicorn onesie, but today I’ve seen non stop unicorn goodies, and I’ve finally found out why – it’s National Unicorn Day. … Continue reading Fun Travel Gifts For Unicorn Lovers

6 Goals That Will Get Me Closer To Where I Want To Be in 2018

Does anyone else get stuck in a writing rut they feel like they canโ€™t get out of? I donโ€™t mean struggling for inspiration โ€“ Iโ€™ve got lists of stories that are begging to be told โ€“ but the writing part, thatโ€™s the bit thatโ€™s hitting me hard right now. I go to write about a recent trip, but the words just donโ€™t seem to come … Continue reading 6 Goals That Will Get Me Closer To Where I Want To Be in 2018

Five Fictional Hotels I’d Like to Stay in

Last Monday I wrote about the fictional cities I’d love to visit, and since today is National Napping Day, I thought I’d dedicate this weeks fictional five to the buildings where you’re guaranteed a good night’s sleep – hotels. Hotels have been the setting for many movies over the years, most noticeably in the horror genre. In fact, The Overlook hotel in The Shining is … Continue reading Five Fictional Hotels I’d Like to Stay in

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10 Most Inspiring Women In Pop Culture

Today is International Womenโ€™s Day, so I thought Iโ€™d pay homage to some of the most inspiring, kick ass ladies in pop culture. I picked these particular women, not just for their kill counts, but because they manage to carry on in the face of adversity. Some have lost loved ones, some have suffered with mental illness, but they have all overcome their issues, and … Continue reading 10 Most Inspiring Women In Pop Culture

Five Fictional Cities I’d love to visit in real life

Have you ever watched a movie, or read a book, and thought – Iโ€™d really love to visit that world, or that town, or even that cafe? It happens to me all the time. Just the other day, I was at the cinema watching the new Black Panther movie, and I couldn’t stop thinking about how amazing Wakanda looked – the ultimate travel destination. Seriously, … Continue reading Five Fictional Cities I’d love to visit in real life