We normally try to get away and elope for a night or two with my husband every other month – it’s good for our marriage, that’s what we say all the time, wink-wink. Seriously, it is important though, for us, not to be mummy and daddy for 24 hours or so. Even though we never stop talking about the kids. …
Smart Ways To Stay Healthy While Travelling
This is a collaborative post. Travel is certainly medicine for the soul, but the body and mind can disagree. Anyone who’s ever caught the wanderlust bug understands that holidays aren’t always glamorous. Whatever the size or shape of your adventure, there will be bumps in the road. Many of us travel to escape the stresses of everyday life, as well …
How to Make Your Yacht Holiday Eco-Friendly
This is a collaborative post. Travelling can make a pretty big environmental impact. However, if you are embarking on a bareboat yacht charter holiday there are plenty of ways that you can reduce your environmental footprint. Eco-friendly travel is really important these days – especially when you consider the high emissions of flying. But sailing around on a yacht can …
The 5 Best US Cities for Green Living
This is a collaborative post. Throughout the United States, city governments are taking a more serious look at green technology. In the wake of the current climate crisis, forward-thinking city leaders have been pushing to do whatever they can to stop global climate change and preserve our planet. Any Earth-lover wants to live in a place whose eco-profile lines up …
5 Things To Know When Looking To Book An Eco-Friendly Retreat In India
This is a collaborative post. India is a beautiful and colourful country to visit. But for those who practise yoga also as a lifestyle, it can be a journey of a lifetime or even a bucket list item to tick off to visit a real yoga ashram. Yogis and yoginis all over the world dream of being able to stay …
How to take the stress out of taking public transport in London
Public transport is rarely anybody’s ideal way to travel but it does have two major benefits that for most, outweighs all of the drawbacks – it’s cheap and it’s convenient. In London, particularly, it’s simply not practical for many people living in and around the city to drive, as the congestion is notoriously heavy at peak hours and the tube …
Review: Harbour Hotel Chichester Staycation
Two weeks ago we had the chance to elope for a staycation: just me and my husband and the kids were deposited at grandma for a sleepover. We try to do this in every few months, it’s important to carve some couple-time out of the everydays and rediscover ourselves and each other again. So off we went to Chichester, one …
The Pros and Cons of Relocating
This is a collaborative post. Moving can be a strenuous endeavour, but it can also be extremely rewarding. Whether you’re relocating because of a new job or just because you want to see different parts of the world, moving to a new area is a challenge and many are afraid to take that leap. However, it can pay off in …
Don’t Like Flying? Try Cruising! (It’s Getting Sustainable)
This is a collaborative post. Some people don’t like flying for various reasons and I’m one of them. I’m a nervous flyer, I always have been and for me the “more you fly the less nervous you’ll get” doesn’t apply. I know I’m not alone with this. Another reason is that I consciously try to take less flights for environmental reasons. …
A Guide To Travel In Scotland
This is a collaborative post. Scotland is home to some of the most stunning hidden sceneries in the world, but it’s not a secret to all. In fact, many people choose to holiday in Scotland. Whether coming from abroad or just crossing the border, Scotland offers a wealth of landscapes, locations and landmarks to enjoy. If you are planning your …