As much as I try to dance around it, there’s one word that’s able to sum up the desolate, snowy landscapes of Iceland in December: magical. There’s something surreal about being in a place which has no bright lights or big buildings for as far as the eye can see. There’s not much manmade objects …
So, see ya 2014. I’ve just come back from taking my boyfriend to the airport so he can return to the States, and now the last whirlwind of the year – including Barcelona, Iceland and Christmas in the space of about 2 weeks – seems to be dying down. I’m very ready to end 2014, …
The weekend before I went to Iceland, I was in Barcelona… both celebrating Christmas, and both very different. Barcelona’s in the Mediterranean and is gloriously warm in the summer and mild in the winter. Coming from London, I’m used to a wintery feel around Christmastime, so being in Barcelona and suddenly spotting a stocking or …
I started this blog when I was studying in Australia in 2012, but I knew next to nothing about blogging. I forgot to post on it, I wasn’t very informative or descriptive and I would post about something weeks after it happened, like when I wrote about the Great Ocean Road. I’m not sure I … Continue reading
I don’t know if you remember, but I used to do a little feature called Postcard Perfect – obviously an ingenius play on ‘Picture Perfect’. Well: I’m bringing it back. I used to scan my photos, but my scanner became a little temperamental, and I realised I may not even be lucky enough to always … Continue reading
A percentage of you – perhaps the majority – who’ve clicked on this post might have been attracted by the headline referring to three cute activities. Maybe they’re ones you’ve already done. Maybe they’re what you’d like to do in the future, or even planning on it. Another lot of you who clicked on this … Continue reading
London’s Notting Hill Carnival is miles away from the cute streets in the film, Notting Hill (metaphorically speaking). Over the two days in August – Sunday 24th to bank holiday Monday 25th 2014 – it transforms into an all-consuming, raucous street party full of the most colour you’ll probably ever see in London in one … Continue reading
I’ve entered my fair share of competitions, and I have an even fairer share of selfies – as it seems with the rest of the world! So, combine these and what do you get? A great competition from Cosmos Holidays called #SelfieStories – basically, upload a selfie (let’s face it, we all probably have a … Continue reading
I’ll never, ever say I’m a country sort of girl. I grew up in London and I feel weird without the hustle and bustle of a city. I like background sound, constant moving and frankly, I love getting irrationally pissed off at strangers. When I’m in London, I’m a woman on a misson: A to … Continue reading
It was brimming with midges. Everywhere, these massive insects would be invading me, with no sense of personal space. I won’t say I didn’t mind. I did. With mosquitos, they love me, all over the world. I had no reason to suspect midges would think any differently, and I was already stinking with bug repellent … Continue reading
So it’s another of those posts where I try to become at peace with London… or something like that. I’ve become tired with the city I’ve been born and bred in, and now I’m tired of being tired of it. Something has got to change, including my repetitious riddles. Travel and destinations aren’t always about … Continue reading
My parents must be confused. I was a grumpy little whatsit when I was younger on our holidays. And now I keep a travel blog (and pretty obsessive about it). We went on cruises every year since I was 10 years old (until about 18) and my biggest interest for a long time was making … Continue reading
Norway’s been a popular one for quite a while now. Probably a little something to do with it being exceptionally beautiful. It’s a place where ominous mountains and fjords meet cute towns and villages to make one frankly irresistable and dreamy destination. As you’ll see from the pictures, the mirror-like reflections and low-hung clouds amazed … Continue reading
Kirst over the World 