As a child, I spent many weekends and school holidays visiting (being dragged) around various National Trust properties, stately homes and grand gardens. At the time, I didn't really appreciate the beauty of the places we saw, mostly because my number one goal was to find the biggest hill to roll down, but now that [...]
Rye is one of those beautiful, picturesque towns that people from all over the place make a special effort to visit. The Cinque Port town in East Sussex is a haven for tourists, and with its cobbled streets, quaint shops and stunning views, it's easy to see why. Although, it took me longer than most [...]
How do you feel about tapas? For me, it's a dilemma - I like the idea of trying lots of different dishes in one meal, but equally, much like Joey in Friends I'm quite greedy and struggle to share food. Unfortunately, my husband is a hater of food sharing too, which means tapas is rarely [...]
Finding a hairdresser you can trust is a difficult task. You see quotes posted on Instagram with messages like "your hair is the crown you never take off", and "you make hair contact before you make eye contact". Essentially, people notice your hair, so when it comes to hairdressers, you want to make sure you [...]
I love charity shops. As someone who's always on the lookout for a bargain, there's nothing more satisfying than finding a real gem at the fraction of its original price. And, I see giving clothes a new home a bit like adopting a kitten, without the problem of your curtains getting ruined... Some of the [...]
1. The Garden of England factor Rolling fields, vineyards, rugged coastline...Kent is nothing if not pretty. In fact, 28 per cent of the county is made up of Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 2. The size At 3,736 km² Kent is pretty sizeable, and you're certainly never short of things to see and do. Why go [...]
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