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Veganuary: Week 1 – I’m surviving!
My whole life I’ve been told I’m a fussy eater. Perhaps I was when I was younger, but the fact that I still don’t like broccoli apparently means I’m unable to shake that label! But the truth is, I’m not fussy. I love a range of foods. I would say I eat most things and I especially love spicy food. I’d eat curry for every meal if it wasn’t considered a bit weird! But even I’ll admit, the thought of going vegan has always seemed crazy to me. What would I eat?! I love bacon, cheese and chocolate far too much. But for some reason, back in December I decided…
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Our travel highlights from 2018
As 2018 is almost behind us, I thought it would be nice to take a look back over some of our travel highlight from the year just gone – especially with so much to look forward to in the year ahead! It’s been such a busy year that it was almost too hard to pull together the highlights, but there were a few particular getaways that stood out to me. And here they are! 1. Edinburgh, Scotland – February We kick-started the year with a last minute trip to Edinburgh. You can read about the whole weekend in my post ‘how to spend a budget weekend in Edinburgh’, but the…
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How to stay healthy and take care of yourself this winter
Thick frost, chilly mornings and dark evenings could be enough to fool you into thinking winter is already firmly upon us here in the UK. But the truth is, winter only officially arrived just a few days back. Having already suffered from several colds and sinus infections, it’s fair to say the change in the weather has taken its toll on me. Not to mention that I’ve begun making a strong start on my winter layers (by that I mean I’ve already eaten far too much chocolate and bread!). When the temperatures begin to drop, you are far more likely to get a ill and no one wants to be…
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What 2019 has in store for us!
It’s fair to say that 2018 got off to a pretty emotional start and has certainly had its ups and downs throughout. But now, as we approach the end of the year, I’m feeling optimistic and excited about what 2019 has in store for us! And I often hear people say that you don’t need to wait until the New Year to make a change. And of course that’s true. But what better time to start fresh that a brand new year, full of possibility. We’ve already got some very exciting plans on the way and I want 2019 to be the year I fall head over heels in love…
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Luxury trips for frugal travellers – how to have first class experiences on a budget
When it comes to travel, we all want to see as many places as possible – yet, there’s a huge difference between seeing places in style and hauling ourselves around on a budget. In this sense, money appears to be the primary fuel that enables travel; while budget travel is possible and can be very rewarding, you do need some money to get started! So it often appears that the world of luxury travel tends to be reserved for those with deep pockets, or for people that take out secured joint loans to fund their elaborate plans, but this doesn’t have to be the case. You don’t need to be…
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The ABC of mastering your travel preparation
Whether you’re going for a weekend or for a month, holidays and trips can be the highlight of your year! And getting your preparation right early on can ensure you have a great trip and don’t come up against any problems. Your preparation and planning will set the tone for your trip. Picking a great place to visit and travelling with the right people are clearly significant. However, there are other simple aspects that can make all the difference. Airport There’s no doubting that travel is great for the soul. Still, the journey itself can be a time of significant stress (especially when you’re a nervous flyer like me!). In…
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Converting our own campervan – Phase 2
Welcome to phase two of our campervan conversion! This post will take you through the next stages of our journey from putting in the floor to installing the fridge and cooker. These were some of the trickier, but certainly more fun parts of building the van! Wood on the floor and walls Once the van was completely insulated, it was time to cover up the ugly looking Celotex. We used sheets of 9mm ply to cover the floor and 6mm for the walls. Using thin sheets of plastic as a mould, we measured and cut the wood to shape before screwing it in to the van. We chose to use…
