Travel and Lifestyle Blog
A Vintage Shopper’s Paradise on the Sussex Coast It’s true, Brighton seems to be a vintage shopper’s paradise these days, and quite a bit more than just somewhere to go for a seaside day out. I mentioned Nottingham had quite a few vintage shops, which is true, but I think Brighton more than tops that! […]
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Time for another quick brew and some idle chit chat…including loo awards and sunglasses!!!
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A crazy bookshop, strange smells and a quirky gift shop. A few more snapshots around Morecambe.
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Nottingham city centre, and a must see Sue Ryder shop for retro and vintage shoppers.
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Stopping to admire some of the more interesting shop fronts in Derby City Centre!
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A quick spotlight on a quirky little shop I came across in Harrogate. Perfect for antique lovers and those looking for something a bit different.
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So it turns out there used to be a bit more to ankle bracelets than meets the eye!! Just an innocent fashion statement? Well maybe more so today, but history shows a very different story around the world.
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Are charity shops just second hand and cheap? Do the neediest people buy your donated items? A testimony from a Big Issue seller helps shed some light!
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Gift Ideas for the travel addict can quickly turn to the predictable and cliche, but with a bit of extra thought, you might just strike it lucky!
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Of all the things I could have bought in Cuba, I didn’t think a beach bar would end up on the shopping list!! Its interesting to look back at some of those forgotten holiday souvenirs, many of which I treasure all the more now!!
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Shopperholics listen up! Sliema has the giant shopping mall, Valletta’s brand names will pass some time and Marsaxlokk is the mother of all Maltese markets.
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Another one of the UK’s great city centres, Liverpool oozes history, diversity, shopping and breezy air!
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Pick a side, team heels or team flats, show us where your shoe loyalty lies? I was surprised and amused to learn a few interesting things about high heels recently, and it got me thinking about the attitudes people have toward high heels today. My scales are tipped heavily toward team heels, always have and […]
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If your DSLR camera is weighing you down and you’re looking for a smaller, lighter alternative, the Nikon Coolpix A900 might be worth a look, with its generous zoom lens and compact design.
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Honestly, I think this town should be named “Bookworm Village” since I’ve never been anywhere with so many book stores and outdoor book shelves with rock bottom priced books, all in such a small cluster. Even the place where we stopped for lunch had books shelves filled with books that customers could take for free!! […]
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So every year I seem to find myself buying new suitcases, usually because at least one wheel has given up (probably not helped by me dragging them down stairs and wherever else). I’ve currently got cases that are starting to come apart at the seams – and I find myself thinking, ‘here we go again’. […]
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The TK Maxx of Turkey, and the roaring Manavgat waterfall are popular things to add to your travel itinerary for Antalya, Turkey.
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Don’t get lost, it’s a bit of a crawling one. The Manavgat market in Antalya, Turkey, is thought to be the biggest in the med, and it’s ideal for anyone who loves dirt cheap ‘designer ‘labels’ and name brand clothes.
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To all those venturing out into the sales, I hope you manage to make it home with a smile! I’m not sure what happened to the days when: I could find the time to spend a whole day wandering up and down/in and out of shops and coming home with a few nice things to […]
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Admittedly, until this trip I only ever had visions of mud, fields, wellies and music festivals whenever I thought of Glastonbury. I came away with a completely different picture. The most striking thing about the town was that almost every shop was some sort of spiritual type, there were shops selling crystal balls and other […]
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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 journal entry, online research for […]
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If souvenir shopping hasn’t satisfied your retail therapy needs, head over to the Sheraton Mall. If you’re not driving, just agree a pick up time with your taxi driver, a couple of hours should be enough!
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As with everything, I usually spend quite a lot of time shopping around, and reading reviews before making a purchase. This particular travel pillow seems to be relatively low cost (on Amazon), though they cost a bit more on Ebay. This pillow looked thicker and more deeply cushioned than a lot of others I skimmed […]
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This has to be one of the most extreme closing down sales I’ve ever encountered. ‘Everything must go’ takes on a whole new meaning when even the shop mannequins, and display rails are up for grabs, along with furniture from the offices out the back. BHS has been a household name my entire life, and […]
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There will never be just one bag for all occasions, seasons and tastes. A clutch bag offers a few note worthy things: Minimalism Elegance Tidiness Formality De-cluttered presentation A clutch bag forces you to go into your bag with that bit more grace. As opposed to drilling your arm, elbow deep into your bag and rummaging […]
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If you love your designer labels with up to 60% off, take a trip to the self contained Bicester Shopping Village and wonder around these pretty cottage styled stores and grab a bargain. (Pronounced – Biester) Tip: Check the weather forecast beforehand – best to avoid a rainy day as this is an outdoor village. https://www.bicestervillage.com/en/home/ […]
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This competition is now closed. Nails inc: Very ‘on trend’ Rich colours Easy to apply Smart heavy duty bottles Popular non UV Gel effect polishes. Up for Grabs!! Nails Inc Covent Garden Place Gel Effect Nail polish and New Globe Walk (Glitterglobe) https://www.nailsinc.com/nail-polish/covent-garden-place_319/?r=nail-polish-colours Nails Inc Vitamin E Cuticle Oil Pen https://www.nailsinc.com/accessories/vitamin-e-cuticle-oil-pen_76/?r=cuticle-care https://www.nailsinc.com […]
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On a positive note, this candle was pretty on first impression, very fragrant and sweet scented when burning. Unfortunately I won’t be buying these candles again for the following reasons: The lovely fresh green colour of the wax faded a lot once the candle started to burn, the colourant/dye seemed to collect in a […]
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Borough market has been known for being one of the biggest food markets in London, with a history behind it dating back to medieval times. Opposite London Bridge Station, the market looks like a large modern green house at first glance, however you can rest assured that there is indeed a sprawling market place tucked […]
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Camden is a great place to go for lots of reasons. If you enjoy idly wandering around and feasting your eyes on a ridiculous array of shops, winding allyways rammed tightly with stalls, some weird some wonderful; food stalls and eateries galore, and you don’t mind a thick crowd, then Camden Town is a […]
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