The Reclining Buddha – To Visit Or Not? There is always a danger of being disappointed in a place, especially if you have spent years hoping to visit. But as I gaze up into his large thought-provoking eyes, I cancel out the boisterous tourists surrounding me whose only wish is…
February may be a short month in terms of days, but that does not mean that we are short of new releases coming out this month. In fact, whilst researching for this list, it very quickly became evident that February is probably one of the most productive months for new…
Choosing The Right Place To Stay In Bangkok Bangkok, we had been warned would either be a city we loved or hated. It seems that no matter who we spoke to, there was no middle ground. Perhaps it is because we spend a great deal of our time in London,…
This article contains affiliate links which means that should you purchase any of the products linked above we do gain a small commission at no extra cost to you. The Canary Islands have, it would seem, always been popular with a certain type of British tourist if I am to…
There is no getting away from it; my hair is ridiculously thick, wavy bordering on frizzy and dry. It is the kind of hair that is a nightmare to deal with and can neither be styled with ease nor left to its own devices – in other words – I…
Is The Dry Really That Good? When I read that the film rights had already been sold for this book I knew it had to be something special. There are not many books out there that gain a film deal before becoming world-wide bestsellers so this story must hold something…
The Yellow Envelope: A Story of How Two People Changed Their Path in Life No matter who you are, there are times when the urge to give up the tedious daily routine kicks in. Even those who absolutely love their jobs have wavering days. However, for some, the repetition becomes…
As soon as people found out that we had booked flights to Bangkok we knew we would be bombarded with tips of what to do and eat, or in some peoples cases what not to eat. The amount of people that warned us not to eat street food because…
Puzzlewood: A Magical Place to Spent Time If ever there was a place to capture your imagination and make you embrace your inner child, Puzzlewood in Gloucestershire is it. Here, whilst wandering through the undergrowth, wading through the crisp, crunchy leaves underfoot, it is easy to visualise a world full…
Imagine sleeping in a bed so comfortable you never ever want to get up. A bed that as soon as you relax on top of the extra-large, crisp white, luxurious bedding you feel like you are re-enacting a scene from a magical fairy-tale where you become a princess for the…