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I was recently asked what my top tips would be for any budding bloggers (thank you Cath for the great question!) out there and it got me thinking… The answer really depends on what element of blogging you would like tips on, so instead of trying to cover absolutely everything (I would be there filming my response all day in the ice and snow – brrr!) I am going to answer the question in bite sized video blogs. Here&

Having recently composed a blog over at my sister site (Stir Up Media) about the importance of taking a holiday as a self-employed business owner, I realised it had been 7 years since I took a proper holiday myself – 7 years!? Blimey. Setting The Scene:  Stupidly not following my own advice, combined with the fact that I’ve set myself a challenge to travel around the world in 80 stays, I knew it was time to stop ho

It’s that time of year… It’s cold, the weather keeps promising snow (then doesn’t deliver anything other rain or sleet!) and for the freelancers around me, it’s that dreaded time of year to prepare for the tax man. I had an amazing Christmas and New Year, I enjoyed a romantic weekend break away in Bath with Travelodge and I enjoyed a break away in Cornwall and Norfolk to recharge my batteries. How

I recently blogged about a new concept for a cafe, in the form of the Cereal Killer Cafe… a place where cereal is the dish of the day. Well, it seems the quirky ideas keep coming… Recently, I’ve not only been re-reading stories and hearing great things about Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium (Yep, you can cuddle a pussy cat whilst sipping on a cuppa… cute!) but I’ve also recently read about a Japane

  It’s January, so it’s time to start video blogging – I’ve been promising it for ages, so here it finally is – Happy New Year!  I’m starting off with an “Ask Me Anything” video… offering out the chance for my followers and readers to ask me any burning questions they may have for Miss Sue Flay! This month, it’s all about my (non) new year resolutions, so here

I was recently contacted with an invitation to enjoy a pre-Christmas mini break courtesy of Travelodge in celebration of the recent revamp to many of their hotel rooms across the UK … and I was allowed to pick wherever I wanted to visit. The location choice was mine entirely… It’s not the best idea to offer Miss Sue Flay so much free reign on ANY decision making, as she’s rather indecisive, ahem! This w

There’s not much I want to waffle about right now… Life is amazing, because I’ve made sure it is. That is the one biggest achievement to come out of this year, I have got out of my life what I have put in and I’m trying to think more positively in everything I do and enter into – it seems to be working! Here’s to a HUGELY exciting 2015 (eek, 2015?!) and to even more amazing experiences for t

Recently, I was invited to not one, not two, not three, but four hotels in one afternoon to sample their festive Christmas menus. This was the ultimate in luxurious afternoon tea tours with Nudge PR and Keith from AfternoonTea.co.uk – a national booking site for one of my most favourite of British offerings. Earlier in the summer I also enjoyed an unusual afternoon tea with these guys and the BB Bakery Afternoon Tea Bus,

It’s no secret that I love dining out, especially when it comes to afternoon tea and other such sweet treats, so when I was recently invited to try out something a little different to my usual mealtimes, I simply couldn’t resist. I’m no stranger to Hotel Du Vin in Cambridge, having hosted some of my dining and etiquette workshops (such as “Dine Like Downton” with my co-host, William Hanson) in the