How to Spend 24 Hours in Glasgow, Scotland

It's fair to say that Glasgow has a bit of a 'reputation'. What isn't fair is the connotations that reputation often brings up. Scotland's second city completely stole my heart on a recent visit, surprising me with its artsy vibe, incredibly friendly people, and delicious food. 2018 sees Glasgow celebrate the Year of Young People, from highlighting their musical talents at the Celtic Connections Festival (which starts this weekend!), to showing the whipper-snappers that there's loads for them to do throughout the city.

A Night at Book and Bed, Kyoto: The Coolest Hostel in Japan

Travelling around Japan, we stayed in various types of accommodation from centrally located hotels to traditional ryokans, but if there was one that summed up the total uniqueness of the country, it was our night at the Book and Bed Hostel in Kyoto.

The Three Best Skincare Products to Pack for a Hot Weather Holiday

I don't really seek out hot weather holidays; I'm OK in the cold (providing I'm dressed appropriately), and it's rare that I want to just sit on a beach and do nothing. But stereotypical 'nice' weather often means being able to go out and explore more, and hey, I'm not opposed to getting a tan, so a warmer climate can be a nice addition to a holiday.

A Treetop Adventure at Go Ape, Alexandra Palace

Gosh, I'm a lucky bunny to live so close to Alexandra Palace. I've spent summer days there, eating picnics and sipping prosecco whilst watching the City of London below, and evenings in it's famous glass-roof venue watching some of my favourite artists strut their stuff on stage. There's cafes and pedalos to keep kiddies amused, and recently Go Ape* has joined the area, bringing something for all ages to enjoy.

Well, I say 'enjoy'. For the first half an hour, I was solidly convincing myself I wasn't going to plunge to my death, but things got better the longer we spent there. Let's start at the beginning...