Southampton

Go Ape – Itchen Valley, Southampton

A couple of weeks ago, I was kindly invited along to Go Ape Southampton to try out their high ropes courses, with a group of fellow bloggers from Portsmouth. Unfortunately it was a bit of a cold, drizzly day –…

Coffee at Mettricks, Southampton

Coffee. Most people love it – and rely on it – and lately it’s even become somewhat of an art. I personally always enjoy a Starbucks, but it’s often more enjoyable when you stumble upon an independent coffee shop. Enter…

Sunny Afternoon by Southampton Water

It may not currently feel like it, but Spring is here! Even though it’s cold… and raining… ALL the time. So, we took advantage of the first sunny, slightly warm afternoon to pop over to Hamble and have a play…

Brunch at Lakaz Maman, Southampton

‘Lakaz Maman’ is a Mauritian Creole phrase meaning ‘Mum’s House’ – which perfectly describes the relaxed, cosy atmosphere of Lakaz Maman. Owned and run by Shelina Permalloo, this Mauritian street food restaurant is full of colour and serves up some…