Cherryl's Blog

It’s one of the UK’s most popular Russell Group university towns, –  well known names J K. Rowling and Will Young attend!!  Apparently, Exeter is the last place that any person in the UK was tried and executed for practicing witchcraft, and it’s quite famous for this…it also boasts very…

So I can finally say I’ve been to Stonehenge and seen this mysterious world wonder. Be warned – if you are heading out there be prepared for long ticket queues and a long process of actually making your way to the stones after purchasing your tickets. Once you get your…

When I arrived in the medieval town of Winchester I was greeted by a statue of the legendary King Alfred The Great, who had Winchester as  the capital of England throughout his reign. Winchester used to be the capital of England before London snatched the limelight around the 12th/13th century and…

A bit of a ramble about nothing…

Brick Lane London, certainly attracts a mixed crowd, photographers, foodies and the cool and trendies! This place has a unique personality that is inviting and timeless.

A lazy Sunday afternoon

A hero, action man and conspiracy thrillers rolled into one: Ben Hope series by Scott Mariani.

The joys of camera shopping!
I’m searching for the perfect compact camera to help me travel lighter.

Summer sneezing, and pollen problems, hay fever season is upon us once again…..

The social life of fish is more complicated than I thought!

Pretty pens, patterned paper and pointy pencils! There is something about nice stationery that I have always found charming and addictive, every since childhood. If you have nice stationery on your desk it just makes home and office tasks all the more enjoyable, be it homework, a shopping list, a…

Tropical vibes, holiday mood!

Herbal tea talk.

Is a trip to the nail salon doing you more harm than good?

Get organised and be more productive.

In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month.

Ginger for headaches and peppermint for snoring!! Natural remedies worth knowing about.

Inequality in health and the negative impact of modern medicine for women.

The power of the flower, detailed guides on flower care and varieties

Cape Verde, more insights.

Licking a fire lollipop and warming it up where the sun doesn’t shine…. Sal, Cape Verde talent

Soak up the atmosphere of this small fishing village in Sal, Cape Verde

Bursting at the seams, a busy Sunday at a local church in the main hub of Santa Maria, Sal.

Just chill in’ on the beach, watching the day to day beach shinanegans

Sal is a vibrant and colourful place, no grey buildings here!

Landmark attraction in Sal. On a good day the sun reflects an illuminates blue on the water.

Santa Maria in Cape Verde centres around the beach…

Watch the fish come in fresh off the boats as locals prepare and sell them against a back drop of blue seas, and Santa Maria beach surfers.

Some of the animals have been rescued from poor/unfortunate conditions.  

It’s amazing what you can do with a few bottle tops!

A few snapshots taken while wondering around the Santa Maria, the main tourist hub in Sal, Cape Verde. SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave

You will be encouraged to go for a dip in one of the salt lakes, and experience the feeling of the dead sea – you won’t sink. The salt and minerals in the water are good for your skin too. I had my swimsuit on under my clothes, fully intending…

Basically a nightclub on the beach.

An all inclusive hotel in Sal, Cape Verde.

It’s not all turquoise beaches and tourist resorts. Cape Verde is slowly developing and building its tourist industry, but still suffering deeply with poverty. The buildings are very colourful, there never seemed to be two buildings the same colour side by side. The roads are not all typical tarmac, sometimes a…

Is it really ‘that’ windy? Is it really the ‘new’ caribbean and is it true that you’ll be bored there with nothing to do?

The sun is probably one of the longest standing natural remedies around, with all kinds wonderful of health benefits; make sure you get your perscription!

Exploring thoughts on black identity.

It’s not all clean sheets and fabulous room service!

A bit of bohemian…. Texture and movement…. They’re suede, tan, tasselled, studded and slightly wedged. Had my eye on these for a while, perfect for adding a bit of a ‘wild wild west’ or American Indian to a casual look.