Treating yourself to a midweek evening out on a "school night" is a sure fire way to treat yoself.... but not so much of a treat when you spend the next day at your desk nursing a wine induced hangover with the stamp of the local 80's bar ingrained in the back of your...
After many a European city break under my belt and some serious time spent in the sun, I’ve certainly learned my fair share of travel related lessons and picked up some top tips for travelling abroad. Like the time I came home to £200 worth of data roaming charges,...
At the end of March I met up with “the girls” (Khila, Kim and Emma) to celebrate Makeup Revolution’s 3rd birthday party in London. Located at One Embankment, I readied myself for an evening of dancing and drinking… and previewing some of the new product launches of...
I'm on what you'd call "a spending ban" at the minute, which is where I tell people that I'm not going to go shopping or spend money frivolously because I need to save my money and then do it online away from the prying eyes of well intention friends. The reason for...
Located a short car drive from the the town of Leek, home to kitsch independent stores, a billion charity shops and some pleasant coffee shops to sup away the time with a latte on a Sunday afternoon, Mill Wheel Spa is a small but perfectly formed getaway ideal for a...
"Are you ready to be locked up?" is a line you'd expect to hear from the latest 50 Shades of Grey film, not at 11:30am on a Saturday morning in the middle of Manchester. This wasn't the Red Room we'd accidentally wandered into and Adam and co weren't about to play...
If you asked me to choose between all of the cities in the UK, Liverpool would always come in my top 3. Whether its because the people there are just so darn friendly, it's close proximity to water or because of the number of excellent bars, restaurants and shops,...
Booking somewhere to stay Amsterdam has to be by far the most researched and thorough "city scope" that I have ever done. In a city known world wide for its liberal and relaxed way of life including prostitution and cannabis, it's easy to see why finding the ideal...
I was told that when visiting Amsterdam I should visit a couple of the many markets around the city where locals and tourists alike visit to shop, eat and socialise. The most highly recommended being a stroll to the Albert Cuyp Market. Located in the 19th-century...
I'll admit it, Premier Inn isn't usually a hotel which excites me. There, I said it. It's not because it has a bad reputation or because I've had an unpleasant experience, in fact that couldn't be further from the truth. I've always felt that Premier Inn are a brand...