Culture Shock

A Norwegian-Portuguese and a Greek walk into a bank in Greece. A short story of culture, life, and privilege.

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Sushimou: A Taste of Japan in Athens

Worthy of a star, Antonis Drakoularakos’ Sushimou is a rare gem in the heart of Athens. Visit this small sushi shop for a real taste of Japan at a bargain price.

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A Blind Date with a Book

A Blind Date with a Book is a fun concept that makes for an original (Christmas!) gift. Read to find out what books I picked up.

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Where is Miss Portmanteau?

It’s been a while since my last blog post. So I’d like to take a moment to explain what’s really been going on, where I’ve been… and where I’m going to!

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My Favourite Banana Bread Recipe

Everyone now has a favourite banana bread. Were you even in the pandemic if you didn’t cook banana bread at least once?

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Oddbox: Rescuing Odd and Surplus Fruit and Veg

Oddbox is a home delivery service on a mission to save perfectly healthy and delicious fruit and vegetables from going to waste.

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Lockdown 2.0 and the 5 Stages of Grief

Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance are the five stages of grief. Here’s how they apply to us as we head into Lockdown 2.0.

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The Wine List: Drink and Learn

The Wine List is a subscription-based home wine course that promises to open your mind about wine through guided tastings over 12 months.

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#Stayhome: How I’m Surviving the Coronavirus Lockdown

Whatever your situation, it’s the little things like fresh flowers, wine o’clock, and daily walks that can help us “survive” #stayhome during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Balmonds: The 100% Natural Remedy for Dry Skin!

Balmonds is a 100% natural skincare range, originally for people with dry skin conditions, it also helps treat dryness from excessive hand washing to avoid COVID-19!

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Did I Really Just Get The Coronavirus?

As we come together against the biggest common enemy of modern times, one can only wonder, what the heck is next?

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The Perfect Date Night at Twist Kitchen, Marylebone

Twist is a popular local restaurant in Marylebone, serving quality tapas with a modern twist in a warm and unpretentious setting.

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Nowhere to be, Nothing to do

Nowhere to be, nothing to do has become my antithesis to all the noise, pressures and distractions in life as I reflect on my first year of motherhood.

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Newborn Baby Essentials, A Checklist for City Mums

Being a city mum comes with its own set of challenges. Therefore I’ve drawn up a list of all the things you will need to prepare for the first 6 months of your big arrival.

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The Perfect San Diego Weekend Itinerary

From my week in California’s finest city, I’ve selected the highlights of our trip to plan the perfect San Diego weekend itinerary.

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The Hidden Costs of Breastfeeding

Before having my baby, I attended an NCT breastfeeding course where we were told three key things about breastfeeding. That it is (1) possible for everyone (2) free and (3) convenient. However for me, it was none of these.

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How to Spend A Ridiculous Unforgettable Luxury Weekend in Macau

So what does it take to impress today’s Instagram-seen-it-all generation? Try Macau, the former Portuguese colony turned gambling mega-city, a place so ridiculously extravagant that even a Sheikh would raise his eyebrows.

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The Most Glamorous Private Parts of Pregnancy

Everything ‘they’ won’t tell you about pregnancy. From vomiting and burping to constipation, the H-word, swelling, every type of pain, and (sorry) more…

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Amawrap Newborn Baby Sling Review

In this post I look at the benefits of babywearing, review the award-winning Amawrap sling and explain the key differences between baby slings and carriers.

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My Birth Story Part 1: No Epidural

I gave birth in a London hospital ‘the natural way’ with no epidural, and ever since it seems that everyone has an opinion about it. Here’s what I think.

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Things I’ve Missed Most During My Pregnancy

A lot of things changed for me when I became pregnant. While it’s all natural and part of the journey, I’m still human, and as I count down the days until baby, here’s what else I’m looking forward to (it’s not what you think!)

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