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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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!
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.
#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.
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?
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.
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…
My Birth Story Part 3: How It Happened
This blog post is the last of three where I reflect on what it was like giving birth and tell my story of how it happened…
My Birth Story Part 2: How Was It?
It’s a question most people ask after you’ve had a baby… But the question has a few problems, and I have a few problems with the question!
Smells Like Pregnancy
Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful, wonderful, meaningful times in a woman’s life… Or something. Who am I kidding, it stinks!
The Three Biggest Pregnancy Questions
For many of us, pregnancy opens a door to a vast new and unknown world, of which you’ll no doubt have a few thousand questions. But for the sake of this blog post, let’s talk about the top 3!
California Dreaming of The Most Millennial Babymoon
A babymoon may be a millennial thing, but it’s a great idea for anyone who is expecting. Read for my tips and thoughts on planning a babymoon, from choosing where to go to where to stay.
10 Things I Didn’t Know About Pregnancy
As I reflect on trimesters 1 and 2 with the benefit of hindsight, here are 10 things I didn’t know (and probably should have known) about pregnancy!
The Day The Stick Turned Blue (I’m Pregnant!)
After months of keeping it secret, I am happy to announce my biggest news ever: I’m pregnant! Here’s my story about the day I found out.
Hypnos the Greek God of Sleep
My husband, his father and I sit outside on the veranda of their Mykonos summer home, sipping ice-cold frappes and debating which beach to go to, when our rather jet-lagged family friend emerges. He has just woken up and takes up his seat at…
The Real Story of My Wedding Day
Every wedding day has a story, here’s mine… A year ago I married the love of my life. It was a beautiful, picture-perfect wedding on the island of Mykonos. What could go wrong?
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.
Let’s Talk About Travel Fears
This post is part of a monthly travel link-up by Adventures of a London Kiwi, SilverSpoon London, Follow Your Sunshine and guest host Binny’s Food and Travel Diaries. The topic is travel challenges. What challenges you may have foreseen, faced or overcome. The Travel Link Up is open to all bloggers. Why not join us next month?
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?
I Have This Thing with Wood-Panelled Walls
Right now, I have this thing for wood-panelled walls. I’m not even kidding. Put me in a room with wood-panelled walls, inside bars, restaurants, hotels, you name it, and I’ll have found my happy place.
How to Spend A Relaxed Weekend in Amsterdam
Whether you’ve been a dozen times or never before, there is always something new to see and do in Amsterdam. But a city break doesn’t have to be exhausting. If you’re looking for a more relaxed weekend with a focus on food, this one’s for you.
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