At the end of last year, I took a trip over to Amsterdam and whilst I was there I popped by the Body World exhibition. I was so immersed in the way there were real bodies on display that I was super excited to hear about a new exhibition a little closer to home. Sea Creatures allows visitors to explore the secrets of life beneath the…

When it comes to food, I like to think I’ve eaten a fair amount of varieties, cultures and tried things that most people wouldn’t have. That was until I had some facts thrown my way by Explore Food and Drink Tours and I think I need to go back to the drawing board about my food knowledge! So I’m going to fill you in on these…

So when I say a fun-filled night, I don’t mean that mildly. Musical Bingo will have you out of your seats dancing, singing and shouting along to the crazy fun that unrolls in front of you. I mean I had split trouser from throwing too many sick shapes, there was plenty of wine drinking and there was more laughter on a night out then I can remember…

Nothing screams summer more than a good cocktail or two in London with friends after a day at work. I can never seem to find a location near to Liverpool Street that I like and want to return to, well that was until I found Devonshire Terrace! As I wandered down through the backstreets of London to find Devonshire Terrace, I found myself transported to a…

The UK is a haven for growing vegetables, as showcased by vegetable seeds stockist Dobies’ interactive garden planner. However, you may not realise that many vegetables that you believe to be native to our shores, actually have their origins across the globe. Here are a few really interesting standout examples to underline this point… Potatoes You may believe that potatoes had their origins in Ireland, due…

When it came to whisky, I legit had no idea where to begin. I knew I wasn’t a fan of the likes of Jack Daniels as all I can think of when I hear that name is the time we decided to do shots of it at midnight one New Years Eve and that hangover was a rather bad one! I’d never really tried Scotch…

The Real Mary King’s Close is a five-star visitor attraction located in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, on the Royal Mile that takes guests on a journey through time as they uncover streets and houses hidden beneath one of the city’s most famous thoroughfares. The closes date back to the 1500s making this a truly unique attraction and is a must-see on any trip to…

If you read my blog often, you will know that we are big fans of the ibis hotel chain. So far this year I’ve stayed in one in Leeds, Amsterdam, Edinburgh and we have a room booked in Luxembourg in a few weeks time! But in this post, I’m going to be chatting about our stay in Edinburgh on the Royal Mile. One of the main…