A good breakfast spot is always a satisfying thing to stumble upon, isn’t it? That’s precisely what we found, just off of Winchester High Street and the perfect cosy spot for breakfast with friends. Forte Kitchen is a wonderful combination of home cooked food, beautiful decor and excellent coffee – everything you need for a … More Breakfast at Forte Kitchen, Winchester
One of my favourite things to do during the festive period is visit a Christmas market – and I’ve got a pretty good one to tell you about today! Winchester is a beautiful, old town full of stunning architecture, great shops and a fantastic range of independent eateries and coffee shops. It’s a great place … More A Festive Morning at Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market
Autumn is officially over and winter has set in – the arrival of frosty mornings, even darker nights and twinkly decorations everywhere you go has me feeling so festive and ready for Christmas! I headed out for one of my favourite countryside strolls to document the last days of Autumn and capture it’s beauty during … More The Colours of Autumn
Photography is one of my favourite things to experiment with, and something I’ve worked on a lot throughout the last year. I love the process of capturing a moment, tweaking the photo to bring out the best in it and then sharing it on my blog so that the world can see it – each … More Photography 101: Beginner’s Editing Tips, Cameras, Composition…
Everyone loves a good pamper session, don’t they? I recently signed up to Birchbox deliveries again after a year long break from them – and I’m so glad I did! If you’re new to the concept of Birchbox, it is a monthly beauty box subscription where you receive 5-6 generously sized samples every month, packaged up in … More The November Birchbox
Last week I went along to the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton for the opening night of La Traviata, performed by the Welsh National Opera. La Traviata, one of Verdi’s classics, is the story of Alfredo and Violetta and their tortured love. It encompasses a range of topics – love, gambling, illness, death and the life … More La Traviata by the Welsh National Opera at The Mayflower
On our penultimate day in Croatia we woke up to more blue skies and calm seas – perfect for a day of sailing! We left our mooring in Vrboska and headed out to sea. As it was such a lovely day, our skipper Joe decided to give us all a lesson on sailing! We learnt … More Exploring Starigrad & Heading Home – Medsailors Croatia
Our favourite part of our entire Medsailors trip was the evening that we visited Hora Farm on the island of Hvar. We left our mooring in Vrboska and took a bus to Hora Farm, on the Stari Grad Plain. At Hora Farm they produce everything themselves – from the olive oil, herbs and vegetables to … More An evening at Hora Farm, Hvar
Another day, another beautiful morning in Croatia – and another day we spent sailing, swimming and enjoying our holiday! We set sail from a bay near Vis to Hvar, stopping at a bay on the way round. We spent a little more time sailing today, as we had further to go, and it was lovely … More Visiting Vrboska, Hvar – Medsailors Croatia
Waking up to see the sunrise over the ocean really is something special, isn’t it? We departed the beautiful island of Vis early(ish) in the morning after an excellent slap-up breakfast cooked by our skipper. The water was incredibly calm, clear and blue, especially in the mornings, and it was very tempting to jump in. … More Swimming in the Adriatic Sea – Medsailors Croatia
