Stayed: June 2016 Cost: £233 per night / £58 pppn based on four sharing. The Houseboat: Located in front of the Rembrandt house in the old city centre of Amsterdam. This is the perfect central location, just 10-15 mins walk from Amsterdam Centraal Station, it’s a great spot away from the bustle of the city street life and close enough to many of the main tourist attractions. The houseboat itself sleeps up to 4 people comfortab

Well, there’s nothing more hipster than serving coffee in a skull shaped glass on a wooden branded board…. And do you know what? There was nothing that enticed me more on a chilly, but sunny day wandering around Norwich City! After spotting these guys on Instagram a few weeks back, the temptation of a skull shaped coffee was all too much and I marched right over the moment I felt the need for a hot trendy coffee. I

I had been moaning about the lack of travel in my life for years, so over the last few I’ve made sure to visit the places I have always wanted to see… Budapest was one that I felt very strongly drawn to. If somebody asks me where my favourite city is, I don’t even need to think about it, Budapest is a very exciting place to explore, full of beautiful architecture, a rich history that needs to be listened to, stunning scenery a

A cafe or coffee shop can vary so much, from decor through to the quality of the food, beverages, background music and even the crowd it draws in. It’s an affordable way to enjoy a substantial amount of time away from the chaos of the world around you and it’s my favourite way to explore a new city in an affordable way – you don’t need to book into an expensive restaurant to get a feel for the food scene in a

I’m not one for yoga or meditation… don’t get me wrong, I like to relax and take time out, but I’m not one with getting down onto a sweaty mat and trying to relax my mind whilst sweating it out in lycra. However, something caught my eye when I discovered a Norfolk blogger called Leah Larwood at Roots & Toots the other day. I found her through our mutual love for Figbar, a dessert bar in Norwich with THE best cakes, pudding

Fika is a Swedish tradition. It’s not a revolutionary idea for the population of Sweden, it’s something that is part of everyday life. You may have heard it mentioned a lot on social media or in blogs lately, it’s becoming more fashionable here in the UK, a bit like the Danish idea of “ Hygge”… Fika revolves around the idea of meeting up over coffee, and is always accompanied by delicious cakes, beautiful pastries or other bak

Budapest is a destination that’s been on my travel wish list for some time now. It’s beauty, the food, ‘ruin bars’ aplenty, the spas…. why haven’t I been sooner?! I enjoyed 6 days and 5 nights in this stunning city towards the end of the summer and the food alone needs a blog post, so here it is – my guide to eating (and drinking!) your way around Hungary’s capital city. Budapest is going to

Well, where do I start with this place? To say is Annabel’s Egg Shed and Hen House is a hidden gem is an understatement, this place is really quite cool… … I know that’s not the best way to describe something, but it is. Tucked away on a farm in the middle of the Norfolk countryside, just nestled beside Wymondham Abbey, Annabel’s Hen House is the perfect place for a good quality cup of coffee and a slice of something homemade

Stayed: November 2016 The Apartment: Located in the popular part of Stockholm ‘Vasastan’. Near the metro, bus and the city’s best restaurants and parks. The apartment is located on a tiny, cute street just off Odenplan. It’s quiet around the clock, but close to the centre. Sofie was welcoming from the moment we booked this stunning apartment – she helped us with recommendations for places to eat &

I came across this beautiful recipe one day back in 2010 whilst looking for a warming cake recipe to go with a good strong cuppa, and this was a jolly good find – I can’t rate this recipe enough for a warm slice with a pot of tea served mid morning or mid afternoon for a wintery pick-me-up. This delicious Cranberry & Almond cake has a vanilla essence, but unlike most sponges, this one is almost like a crumble with an