Patisseries so good they deserved their own blog post? Oh, yeahhh. After our boat ride around Bruges, we were wandering back towards the center when we stumbled across Carpe Diem. We were both absolutely gasping for a drink so were keen to go in somewhere anyway but when we walked past this place we were 100% sucked in by the patisseries in the window.
Patisseries so good they deserved their own blog post? Oh, yeahhh. After our boat ride around Bruges, we were wandering back towards the center when we stumbled across Carpe Diem. We were both absolutely gasping for a drink so were keen to go in somewhere anyway but when we walked past this place we were 100% sucked in by the patisseries in the window.
A Day & A Half In Bruges | Europe Roadtrip Stop 2
A Day & A Half In Bruges | Europe Roadtrip Stop 2
A Wander In Dunkirk | Europe Roadtrip Stop 1
A Wander In Dunkirk | Europe Roadtrip Stop 1
On Friday I was invited down to the launch party for Pineapple Island's new clothing range. Now, if you've not heard of Pineapple Island they're a Bournemouth-based brand that sells beachy jewellery and now clothing and tote bags too. Their jewellery is all handmade in Bali and their new clothing range is printed in Winton, Bournemouth on either organic or recycled fabrics.
The photography for the launch was actually shot on Harlyn Bay, and anyone that follows me over on Instagram will know that Harlyn is a beach my family and I frequent quite often. In fact, we were there for our New Year's Day swim this year.
The launch party was a brilliant evening with shopping, a fashion show, drinks, and pizza from Forno. I absolutely loved the whole collection and I have my eye on a few of the t-shirts. I bought one of the beach bags on the night and we were also spoilt with a goodie bag of their jewellery to take home with us.
Not only are the pieces all gorgeous but the fact that they support over 100 people with jobs in Bali, and also print all of their clothing in Bournemouth, shopping from Pineapple Island sounds like a bit of a no-brainer to me. If you're looking for beachy t-shirts, vests or sweatshirts, I definitely recommend checking them out.
Pineapple Island's Clothing Launch - Bournemouth Based Brand
22.6.22 • Bournemouth, fashion
On Friday I was invited down to the launch party for Pineapple Island's new clothing range. Now, if you've not heard of Pineapple Island they're a Bournemouth-based brand that sells beachy jewellery and now clothing and tote bags too. Their jewellery is all handmade in Bali and their new clothing range is printed in Winton, Bournemouth on either organic or recycled fabrics.
The photography for the launch was actually shot on Harlyn Bay, and anyone that follows me over on Instagram will know that Harlyn is a beach my family and I frequent quite often. In fact, we were there for our New Year's Day swim this year.
The launch party was a brilliant evening with shopping, a fashion show, drinks, and pizza from Forno. I absolutely loved the whole collection and I have my eye on a few of the t-shirts. I bought one of the beach bags on the night and we were also spoilt with a goodie bag of their jewellery to take home with us.
Not only are the pieces all gorgeous but the fact that they support over 100 people with jobs in Bali, and also print all of their clothing in Bournemouth, shopping from Pineapple Island sounds like a bit of a no-brainer to me. If you're looking for beachy t-shirts, vests or sweatshirts, I definitely recommend checking them out.
Yesterday, my Dad and I were very kindly invited down to The Street Kings in Bournemouth to try out some of their street food and we certainly weren't disappointed. (Just look at those photos!!) In a custom American Chevvy Food Truck by the Pavillion, The Street Kings couldn't be much closer to the beach - they're definitely in the heart of Bournemouth. Up at the Pavilion, there are a number of different food stalls and trucks next to each other as well as plenty of benches. If you're looking for a place to stop and have lunch whilst on the beach, this is a great spot to check out...
The Street Kings, Bournemouth - Review
Yesterday, my Dad and I were very kindly invited down to The Street Kings in Bournemouth to try out some of their street food and we certainly weren't disappointed. (Just look at those photos!!) In a custom American Chevvy Food Truck by the Pavillion, The Street Kings couldn't be much closer to the beach - they're definitely in the heart of Bournemouth. Up at the Pavilion, there are a number of different food stalls and trucks next to each other as well as plenty of benches. If you're looking for a place to stop and have lunch whilst on the beach, this is a great spot to check out...
The Street Kings, Bournemouth - Review
For our last night in Amsterdam (and the last night of our trip, in fact), a visit to a swanky rooftop bar for a drink seemed like the only appropriate thing to do. A quick Google Maps search led me to find 'W Lounge', which happened to be just down the road from where we were and we certainly weren't let down. Visiting A Rooftop Bar In Amsterdam - W Lounge Review
The W Lounge is part of the W Hotel owned by Marriott, and oh my, is it nice. Also, handy tip, the hotel is actually spread across two buildings. The bar is in the one with the glittery 'W' outside of it. (We learned this the hard way after we tried to take the lift up to the bar in the wrong building and had a quick tour of the pretty luxurious hotel lobby and lift). We didn't reserve a table but were still able to sit inside without any sort of wait. The outside area was full (unsurprisingly on a sunny evening) but the indoor area was just as nice and the views were still great. There was a DJ playing music inside and I can only imagine how great the atmosphere gets as the night goes on. As for prices, Elliot and I both had a beer, I had a Heineken and he had an IPA and we paid a grand total of €16.50 for the two. Now, I know that sounds a lot out of context, but for a prime view of Amsterdam and in one of the swankiest bars, I don't think that's too bad at all. The cocktails were about €22 each, so certainly a little pricier than the majority of the other bars in the area.The only thing to note is that tracking someone down to pay the bill was a bit of a faff. If I'd spent €100 on cocktails that evening, I'd definitely have been expecting better. But, as we were only in there for a quick beer, it really wasn't the end of the world.So, if you're looking for a rooftop bar in Amsterdam then I highly recommend checking out W Lounge. You don't need to be staying at the hotel to visit and it's right behind Dam, so couldn't be any more central. I think you can also pay to use their small rooftop pool as a guest too. (Granted, it's very small and more somewhere to sit in the water rather than hit your weekly lengths target).
Cheers to holidays, sunny evenings and rooftop bars, hey!
For our last night in Amsterdam (and the last night of our trip, in fact), a visit to a swanky rooftop bar for a drink seemed like the only appropriate thing to do. A quick Google Maps search led me to find 'W Lounge', which happened to be just down the road from where we were and we certainly weren't let down. Visiting A Rooftop Bar In Amsterdam - W Lounge Review
The W Lounge is part of the W Hotel owned by Marriott, and oh my, is it nice. Also, handy tip, the hotel is actually spread across two buildings. The bar is in the one with the glittery 'W' outside of it. (We learned this the hard way after we tried to take the lift up to the bar in the wrong building and had a quick tour of the pretty luxurious hotel lobby and lift). We didn't reserve a table but were still able to sit inside without any sort of wait. The outside area was full (unsurprisingly on a sunny evening) but the indoor area was just as nice and the views were still great. There was a DJ playing music inside and I can only imagine how great the atmosphere gets as the night goes on. As for prices, Elliot and I both had a beer, I had a Heineken and he had an IPA and we paid a grand total of €16.50 for the two. Now, I know that sounds a lot out of context, but for a prime view of Amsterdam and in one of the swankiest bars, I don't think that's too bad at all. The cocktails were about €22 each, so certainly a little pricier than the majority of the other bars in the area.The only thing to note is that tracking someone down to pay the bill was a bit of a faff. If I'd spent €100 on cocktails that evening, I'd definitely have been expecting better. But, as we were only in there for a quick beer, it really wasn't the end of the world.So, if you're looking for a rooftop bar in Amsterdam then I highly recommend checking out W Lounge. You don't need to be staying at the hotel to visit and it's right behind Dam, so couldn't be any more central. I think you can also pay to use their small rooftop pool as a guest too. (Granted, it's very small and more somewhere to sit in the water rather than hit your weekly lengths target).
Cheers to holidays, sunny evenings and rooftop bars, hey!
The Pembroke Arms, Wilton Review
First and foremost, their outdoor seating area is huge. If you're looking for a sunny pub garden to spend an afternoon, I'd say it's definitely worth getting down to Wilton and sitting in their fab outdoor area. They have their covered garden seating, complete with heaters and a huge fire, as well as lots of picnic benches out in the sun.
We didn't need to book, being a random Thursday evening, but I can imagine it gets pretty busy on a sunny weekend. The car park also isn't the biggest I've seen, so perhaps plan ahead if you're thinking of visiting. Luckily someone was leaving just as we arrived so we managed to nab the last space in the car park!
In terms of food, I wish I could say I browsed the full menu and considered every option. I didn't. We'd spoken about going for a pizza for days so, of course, I went straight for the pizza menu. Elliot and I both ended up having the same, the meat special. A sourdough pizza topped with pepperoni, roquito peppers, and honey, what wasn't there to love?! Considering I'm usually Miss Margherita, I'm so glad I opted for something a little different, it was delicious! The honey wasn't too sweet and the pepperoni was really tasty.
Whilst we waited for our food we saw streams and streams of pies coming out to other tables. Now, if I'd seen the pie menu, I think I could have been swayed away from a pizza. They were huge and looked incredible. Judging by the number of people we saw with them, I'm assuming they taste as good as they look...
A 12.5% service charge is added to the bill so our 2 pizzas and 2 pints came to a grand total of £45 which seems a little steep if you ask me... Perhaps one for a date night or special occasion, eh? Not quite a can't-be-bothered-to-cook quick meal out.
I'm sure I'll absolutely be back to The Pembroke Arms, I feel it could become the new summery weekend go-to...
Have you been to The Pembroke Arms in Wilton?
The Pembroke Arms, Wilton Review
First and foremost, their outdoor seating area is huge. If you're looking for a sunny pub garden to spend an afternoon, I'd say it's definitely worth getting down to Wilton and sitting in their fab outdoor area. They have their covered garden seating, complete with heaters and a huge fire, as well as lots of picnic benches out in the sun.
We didn't need to book, being a random Thursday evening, but I can imagine it gets pretty busy on a sunny weekend. The car park also isn't the biggest I've seen, so perhaps plan ahead if you're thinking of visiting. Luckily someone was leaving just as we arrived so we managed to nab the last space in the car park!
In terms of food, I wish I could say I browsed the full menu and considered every option. I didn't. We'd spoken about going for a pizza for days so, of course, I went straight for the pizza menu. Elliot and I both ended up having the same, the meat special. A sourdough pizza topped with pepperoni, roquito peppers, and honey, what wasn't there to love?! Considering I'm usually Miss Margherita, I'm so glad I opted for something a little different, it was delicious! The honey wasn't too sweet and the pepperoni was really tasty.
Whilst we waited for our food we saw streams and streams of pies coming out to other tables. Now, if I'd seen the pie menu, I think I could have been swayed away from a pizza. They were huge and looked incredible. Judging by the number of people we saw with them, I'm assuming they taste as good as they look...
A 12.5% service charge is added to the bill so our 2 pizzas and 2 pints came to a grand total of £45 which seems a little steep if you ask me... Perhaps one for a date night or special occasion, eh? Not quite a can't-be-bothered-to-cook quick meal out.
I'm sure I'll absolutely be back to The Pembroke Arms, I feel it could become the new summery weekend go-to...
Have you been to The Pembroke Arms in Wilton?
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With international travel being back on the cards for the majority of us, I thought it would be a nice idea to start creating a few travel guides based on all of the places I visited on my South East Asia tour back in 2018. I spent 6 weeks traveling and visted Thailand, Kuala Lumpur, Laos, and Vietnam. So, to start off this series, here are 5 things you need to do in Bangkok during your trip to Thailand...
01. Walk Around Wat Arun
Also known as the Temple Of Dawn, Wat Arun is often considered the most famous Buddhist temple in Bangkok. Being 80m high and covered in stunning mosaics, it's a brilliant sight not to be missed. There is a very small entrance fee for visitors and getting to it also requires a short boat ride across the Chao Phraya River which you can catch from Tha Tien Pier.
02. Climb Up The Golden Mount
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03. Wander Around Chatuchak Weekend Market
With more than 10,000 shops and stalls spread over about 35 acres, Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok is ginormous. With stalls ranging from antiques to fresh food, to clothing and pets, there really is everything and anything you can think of. The market is split into 30 sections, and trust me, it's very easy to a) get lost and b) miss a lot of it, so definitely pick up a map. As the name suggests, it's only open on Friday evenings as well as Saturdays and Sundays and receives about 200,00 visitors a day.
04. Take A Ride In A Tuk-Tuk
Perhaps a little predictable, a ride in a tuk-tuk is one of those things that just need to be done. We took. a tuk-tuk from one of the temples to another and it was a really pleasant experience. One thing to note is to agree on the price before you get in. Sounds simple, but it's the best way to make sure you're happy with the price given.
05. Have A Night Out On Khaosan Road
And finally, what would a things to do in Bangkok list be without a night out on Khaosan Road. In the heart of the backpacker's area, there are bars and clubs galore. Buckets of stupidly cheap (and strong) cocktails are available everywhere you go and the whole place comes alive at night. We made friends with a group of Thai locals and spent the evening dancing in the road with them. I also was convinced to try a scorpion for the first time and I can confirm that even in my drunken state it wasn't tasty. There's a video of me trying it and my face absolutely says it all... I'll stick to chips as my drunk food of choice, thank you.
There are so many other things to do in Bangkok but these are by far the 5 that I enjoyed the most. Other shoutouts of course go to the food. I consumed at least 64 spring rolls and 14 Thai curries in my short few days in Thailand...
Have you ever been to Bangkok? What did you think of the temples?
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With international travel being back on the cards for the majority of us, I thought it would be a nice idea to start creating a few travel guides based on all of the places I visited on my South East Asia tour back in 2018. I spent 6 weeks traveling and visted Thailand, Kuala Lumpur, Laos, and Vietnam. So, to start off this series, here are 5 things you need to do in Bangkok during your trip to Thailand...
01. Walk Around Wat Arun
Also known as the Temple Of Dawn, Wat Arun is often considered the most famous Buddhist temple in Bangkok. Being 80m high and covered in stunning mosaics, it's a brilliant sight not to be missed. There is a very small entrance fee for visitors and getting to it also requires a short boat ride across the Chao Phraya River which you can catch from Tha Tien Pier.
02. Climb Up The Golden Mount
03. Wander Around Chatuchak Weekend Market
With more than 10,000 shops and stalls spread over about 35 acres, Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok is ginormous. With stalls ranging from antiques to fresh food, to clothing and pets, there really is everything and anything you can think of. The market is split into 30 sections, and trust me, it's very easy to a) get lost and b) miss a lot of it, so definitely pick up a map. As the name suggests, it's only open on Friday evenings as well as Saturdays and Sundays and receives about 200,00 visitors a day.
04. Take A Ride In A Tuk-Tuk
Perhaps a little predictable, a ride in a tuk-tuk is one of those things that just need to be done. We took. a tuk-tuk from one of the temples to another and it was a really pleasant experience. One thing to note is to agree on the price before you get in. Sounds simple, but it's the best way to make sure you're happy with the price given.
05. Have A Night Out On Khaosan Road
And finally, what would a things to do in Bangkok list be without a night out on Khaosan Road. In the heart of the backpacker's area, there are bars and clubs galore. Buckets of stupidly cheap (and strong) cocktails are available everywhere you go and the whole place comes alive at night. We made friends with a group of Thai locals and spent the evening dancing in the road with them. I also was convinced to try a scorpion for the first time and I can confirm that even in my drunken state it wasn't tasty. There's a video of me trying it and my face absolutely says it all... I'll stick to chips as my drunk food of choice, thank you.
There are so many other things to do in Bangkok but these are by far the 5 that I enjoyed the most. Other shoutouts of course go to the food. I consumed at least 64 spring rolls and 14 Thai curries in my short few days in Thailand...
Have you ever been to Bangkok? What did you think of the temples?
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