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Supper Club Dining on a Victoria Line Tube Carriage, London *

You all know I’m forever on the hunt for the most quirky things to do in London and I’ve recently found one that totally won me over; Dining in a Victoria Line Carriage! No, it’s not moving and yes, it’s very spacious… for once! It is a real Victoria Line carriage that is obviously no longer used that has been stationed at The Pump House Museum in Walthamstow.  I always…

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Winter Car Care Checklist for Safe Driving *

As the winter is basically here, it’s time to make sure your car is ready for it! By doing some very simple checks it can save you a hell of a lot of money when that last thing you want is an unexpected payout when you want to be spending your money on fun, festive outings and presents for your loved ones. Or maybe even…

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Why I Chose the Choose Sleep Challenge with Bed Guru *

I LOVE to sleep, but I don’t often get as much as I should as I feel I’m wasting time when I could be working, socialising or just doing bits! It was recently brought to my attention by the team from Bed Guru that losing sleep isn’t doing me the good I thought it was, it’s actually doing the opposite, so they invited me to take…

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Europe’s Best Christmas Markets

Europe is pretty darn amazing at Christmas Markets and so I’ve picked a few favourites that I’ve been able to visit myself and then chatted to a few friends to see where they would recommed a visit to. I’m fairly new to Christmas Markets as I’m usually a bit of a Grinch, but being able to drink mulled wine whilst looking at local crafts with…

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Four Reasons to Stay at Hotel Prezident, Karlovy Vary *

I have done a fair few spa stays in my time, but none of them quite prepared me for my press trip to Karlovy Vary to stay at the very lush Hotel President. I’d always just stayed at a spa, had a meal and a massage then left, but this isn’t what Hotel Prezident is about. Hotel Prezident was created with a single goal in mind and…

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Eight Reason to Visit Karlovy Vary *

I was recently lucky enough to be asked on a fantastic press trip to Karlovy Vary. For those of you that haven’t heard of it before, don’t worry, most people haven’t! Karlovy Vary, also know as Carlsbad, is a spa town situated in western Bohemia in the Czech Republic. It is historically famous for its hot springs as there are 13 main springs around town and around…

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A Gift Guide for the Foodie Fanatic in your Life *

I don’t think I know anyone that wouldn’t be happy receiving a foodie hamper for Christmas, after all, if there’s a time to overindulge, then this is it! I know you can buy hampers from every supermarket and posh department store but I much prefer to make them up myself so they are tailored to what that person really likes. I find when you buy them premade…

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Beastly Burgers and Loaded Fried at Slap & Pickle, Leeds *

Last times I was up in Leeds in July, I paid a little visit to the Trinity Centre’s Trinity Kitchen to try out some of the goodies from The Luxury Diner who are actually the team behind Slap & Pickle. So when I was in Leeds in early December, I obviously had to go and visit Slap & Pickle at their new permanent, yes you…

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I'm Squibb Vicious, better known as Haydy!
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