Places to Stay: Vakko Hotel & Residence, Istanbul

City Break, Food and wine, Istanbul, Turkey

New luxury hotel from Turkish fashion house in upmarket Nişantaşı

For a first-class stay in Istanbul, look no further than Vakko

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New Kid on the Block: The Halyard, Vignette Collection, Liverpool

City Break, Liverpool, UK

This newly built hotel by the Vignette Collection is in a prime location near the Albert Dock.

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Just Opened: Bijal, Turkey

Art, Food and wine, Travel, Turkey

This newly opened five-star resort is a game-changer for the Antalya region.


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Places to Stay: The Alan, Manchester

Art, City Break, Hotel, UK

This creative boutique hotel was designed with the help of a group of “makers” – artists and craftspeople who added a touch of

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Places to Stay: Radisson Collection Morina Tirana

Albania, Balkans, City Break, Hotel

Perched on the edge of the lake, next to the Grand Park of Tirana in Sauk, the Radisson Collection Morina Tirana makes for a

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The Best Cozy Wine Bars & Cafes in Tirana

Albania, Balkans, Bars & Clubs, City Break, Food and wine

Tirana has no shortage of cafes and bars. But finding a cozy one that you can while away a few hours in on a

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Because Khachapuri

Food and wine, Georgia, Travel

Tbilisi is a beautiful, historic and incredibly interesting city to visit. Here are some of my favourite haunts that I can recommend to you.

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Georgia on my mind

Food and wine, Georgia, Hiking, Travel

How to travel Georgia as a solo female traveller. Read about my experience this October.

I’d wanted to visit

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Places to stay: Asimina Suites Hotel, Paphos

Cyprus, Food and wine, Hotel, Travel

By Katie Monk

Located along Cyprus’s picturesque west coast, Paphos is the perfect blend of sun-soaked beach

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Places to stay: Temple Guiting Manor, Cotswolds

Art, Food and wine, Massage, Travel, UK, Wild swimming

Chilling in the Cotswolds: A Relaxed Autumn Retreat

By Katie Monk

I’ve just returned from a thoroughly relaxing

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Foraging in the New Forest

Food, Food and wine, Foraging, Hotel, UK

Tis the season to be out foraging – blackberries, apples, mushrooms, nuts – they’re all out there for the taking. Last weekend, on a

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Walking to Albania: the country that stole my heart

Albania, Balkans, Travel

If you’re thinking of exploring this rich and varied country, go now.

Albania, April 2023. I arrived into Albania by crossing

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How to become an Airbnb Affiliate & Ambassador

Entrepreneurship, Resources & Tips

Airbnb has one of the best affiliate programmes in the world, and you don’t need to be a blogger or influencer to make the

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Pampered in Paris

City Break, Europe, Fitness, Spa breaks, Wellness

Not many people equate Paris with a healthy weekend, but let me tell you, those French women know a thing or two about how to

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My Must-Have Travel Kit

Luggage, Resources & Tips, Tech, Travel

From bags to cameras, these are the things I take on my travels

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