3 days pottering in Portland

3 days pottering in Portland

Next stop on our American adventure was the weird and wonderful Portland. Following on from our stay in Seattle, we were a little bit more acclimatised to the different culture in America so were more able to relax as we toured the city. Nestled in the forests of Oregon, Portland is kind of an undiscovered [...]

2 Sleepless Nights in Seattle

2 Sleepless Nights in Seattle

I've never been a fan of cold weather, probably not unlike most people. That's why this autumn, we decided to leave cold Canada behind and head across the border in an attempt to chase that West Coast sunshine. Buses booked, accommodation sorted for the moment and bags overflowing, our first stop was Seattle. Before visiting [...]

We moved to Vancouver, BC!

We moved to Vancouver, BC!

Welcome back to my apologetically inconsistent blogging and another post! I intended to write this one a little over two weeks ago but that thing called 'life' got majorly in the way and sitting down to write was unfortunately low down on the list of priorities as I attempted to set up shop in Canada. [...]

24 hours in pretty Paris

24 hours in pretty Paris

Ah Paris! To many known as the city of love and to all known as the fashion hub of Europe, if not the world. But what's it really like to navigate the twenty arrondissements that make up the French capital in just one day? Getting there: For this particular trip, Paris became an extension onto [...]

72 hours in Brussels

72 hours in Brussels

A fan of cute cobbled streets as far as the eye can see?Looking for cafes that will make the Instagram feed green with jealousy? A serious chocoholic? Then Brussels, Belgium is screaming your name. Having not heard too much about the French speaking city before visiting, I was pleasantly surprised with  what I came across. [...]

Touring the Turner Prize 2016

Touring the Turner Prize 2016

Modern, contemporary art is not something I will ever claim to be an expert on, however it is something I enjoy exploring and observing. My interest in the subject was fuelled last month when my friend opened my eyes to the work of the Turner Prize. The award, housed by Tate Britain allows a selection [...]

Bjork bares her soul in the divisive Somerset House digital display

Bjork bares her soul in the divisive Somerset House digital display

I had the opportunity to visit the anticipated Bjork Digital exhibition at Somerset House last week and I can only describe the experience as peculiar. Admittedly, I had never heard of the Icelandic singer, and thus had absolutely no idea what to expect behind the doors of the beautiful venue. What I did find, however, was [...]

Luce Lives at Electric Picnic 2016

Luce Lives at Electric Picnic 2016

As some of you may or may not be aware, the weekend just gone was the infamous Electric Picnic weekend in Stradbally Hall, County Laoise. Not an experienced festival goer, I was excited to receive the news that I could work at the festival which meant a free ticket to see what all the hype [...]

A day out with the flowers: Chelsea Flower Show 2016

A day out with the flowers: Chelsea Flower Show 2016

Earlier this year in May, I was lucky enough to get my hands on a ticket to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. My first time at the rodeo, I was not entirely sure what to expect or what I'd encounter through the gates of the Royal Hospital in SW3's prestigious Chelsea, but I do have [...]

sketch: the bar you have to visit in London’s Mayfair

sketch: the bar you have to visit in London’s Mayfair

I’ m a big fan of the classy cocktail. It is the only alcoholic drink I really enjoy the taste of and not to mention they look so pretty. I’m always on the hunt for chic bars to grab a cocktail and have a night with the gang. That is why I was ecstatic when [...]