Where To Find Paradise in Kefalonia, Greece

Kefalonia is paradise. Forested, secluded, exclusive. Compared to Mykonos, it’s so much quieter, bigger, cheaper.. but you should never compare the Ionian islands with the Aegean. It’s like salt and pepper, each has their own unique flavour.

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My Guide to Your First Time in Lisbon

  Let me introduce you to Lisbon, the city of light, the new capital of cool, and also my second home. I get asked about Portugal often since I’m half Portuguese and that’s where my family lives. But this is the first time I’ve translated…

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Where to Stay in Mykonos

  Open for Summer! Most shops, hotels and restaurants on the beautiful Cycladic island of Mykonos open from May and close at the end of October. July and August is peak season, when hotel rates may double. While the season’s bookend months of May and October are the…

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A Not So Solo Trip to Big Buddha, Hong Kong

A visit to see the Big Buddha on Lantau Island is an absolute must on every Hong Kong itinerary. Although I set off on a solo journey, I met a fellow a traveler along the way, who joined me on an excursion that involved three pints and three lanterns at the picturesque Tai O Fishing Village.

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The Best Bars in Hong Kong

Like the Victoria Harbour light show, Hong Kong is happening every night. Here are my picks for the very best bars in Hong Kong!

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Top Five Places to Eat in Hong Kong Island

Hong Kong is one of the top foodie capitals in the world, but the abundance of incredible food makes it hard for visitors to choose where to eat! Here are the top 5 places you need to know.

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My Top Ten Luxury Travel Experiences 

Some people buy cars, I buy plane tickets and hotel rooms. This post is part of a monthly Travel Link Up where the topic is travel luxuries. From visiting “the beach” to staying in a $4 billion hotel, here are 10 of my best luxury travel moments. 

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Future Foods: Lean Greens and Huel Review

  As a food blogger, it’s no secret that I love food. I often get asked whether I really eat all the food I post about and the answer is yes, yes I do. However, as we all know, too much food has its consequences.…

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Travel Guide to Malta, Gozo and Comino

Malta is a place I knew almost nothing about before going. I had no idea about the big connection between Malta and Hollywood, or that the waters are among the bluest I’ll ever see. I visited for 3 perfect nights at the end of April but left wishing I had stayed for more!

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Shop my Summer Essentials

As it’s nearly summer (finally!) I wanted to share some of the key pieces I’ve bought for the season. I’ve limited my summer haul to just a few essentials, in an effort to be a more conscious consumer, following the slow fashion and slow lifestyle ethos. Check it out!

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An Introduction to Sake at Yashin Brewer’s Club

For the average non-Japanese, ordering sake involves just one simple question: hot or cold? Sake is one of my favourite alcoholic drinks, and has been for several years now, so why do I know so little about it? After my recent visit to Yashin Ocean House to review their incredible new menu, I was invited to come and join their Sake Brewer’s Club to see if I could find some answers to my question. 

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40 Bucket List Things Before I’m 40

This post is a follow-up to 30 Things to Do Before Turning 30, which looked back at the life goals and things I achieved before hitting the big 3-0. Now it’s time to look forward and consider the things I still haven’t done… While I ticked off a lot of things in my 20s, there is still so much I want to do. And that’s fantastic! How boring would it be to have done and seen it all before my first grey hair?

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A Millennial Goes to the Opera

Opera houses are struggling to attract millennials through their doors. But why? Many millennials still believe three myths to be true about the opera: that it is boring, old-fashioned and expensive. While it’s true that some operas can be all of those things, it can also be thrilling, modern and cheap!

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Yashin Ocean House: Sushi Without Soy?

Yashin Ocean House – famous for their no soy concept – introduced a new menu at the start of 2018. Key changes include new meat dishes, the introduction of a California roll, and unusual flavour combinations, even by their standards. Despite the quirks and contradictions, combining traditional Japanese methods with more European ingredients, Yashin stand out as one of the best Japanese sushi restaurants in London.

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How Running Saved My Life

We don’t make it through this life without a few scratches, but learning how to cope with pain and problems is a vital part of a healthy and happy future.

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I Flew First Class! …But Was It Worth It?

An honest account of what it’s like to fly First Class with British Airways. From making the booking to the lounge to the flight, you’ll have to read on to find out whether it was worth it!

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Top 10 London Restaurants for Foodies

The pace of exciting new restaurant openings in London is faster than I can follow. Especially since I started blogging, it’s as if I’ve grown a finely-tuned radar that detects them. It’s basically my superpower. So it’s no surprise that my London Restaurant Top 10 is constantly changing. In this post, I share my top 10 of places I’ve been as well as those that are still on my wish list.

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Once in a Lifetime Travel Experiences

This post is part of a monthly travel linkup series where February’s topic is once in a lifetime travel experiences. Here’s a look back at some of my most memorable trips.

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30 Things To Do Before Turning 30

30 things before 30 is all about hitting those early adult life milestones and checking off those riskier bucket list items. This is my personal list of the 30 things I did before turning 30!

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Plastic: Out of Sight, Out of Mind?

For too long we’ve passed the buck back and forth between producer and consumer, each refusing to admit responsibility for our global waste problem. Finally, awareness campaigns are gaining critical momentum and spreading the message that not only do we have to clean up our mess, we have to change how we consume and package products. That change doesn’t have to be difficult, with many practical ways you can help start to make a difference.

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Ginza Onodera: The Best Dinner of My Life

Everyone has one. The best, most memorable dinner of your life. It might change over time. Sometimes the significance fades. Other times it’s simply outdone. Mine happened during my honeymoon in Hawaii at Ginza Onodera Honolulu.

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