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the most underrated summer city in europe

As a certified summer-loving girl, even I tend to avoid cities in the summer; they are often hot, crowded and uncomfortable, but one has stolen my heart, and that is Zurich.

the good guide to lanzarote

art, good food, beautiful beaches and all year round good weather

a guide to the perfect weekend in the lake district

A guide to the perfect weekend in Cartmel, home of the original sticky toffee pudding. Read on for all the best things to do, easy hikes, beautiful waterfalls, and, of course, great pubs.

i thought this part of my life was over

behind the design of callie x monsoon ~ad aff links used below~

a heatwave salad bowl worth making

The UK is heading into a heatwave, and when it's hot, there is nothing I want more than a good salad bowl.

The Waterfall Onsen in Japan

When I found a beautiful Waterfall Onsen surrounded by lush forest in Japan that was Mixed Bathing and Tattoo-friendly, I knew we had to go.

good eats: seville

I feel confident in saying you won't get a bad meal in Seville.

reducing friction

and my case for doing less

the good guide to seville

I did not plan this trip.

what I packed for the coldest trip of my life

‘How to pack for -25 weather’ is what I frantically googled when planning for my trip to Finnish Lapland, also known as the Arctic Circle, heavy on the Arctic. This was my first time visiting a truly snowy destination, and when I say snowy, I mean snow everywhere, 22 inches of it! I felt so unprepared. Add being plus-size into the equation, and I was panicked. Our options are already limited…

good eats: kyoto

Tokyo is regarded as the culinary heart of Japan, but honestly, some of our most unforgettable meals were in Kyoto.

actually useful travel items

It took plenty of trial and error and more than a few pointless purchases to figure out what actually earns a place in my suitcase.

Spicy Clementine Chilli Jam.

a recipe to use up those Christmas clementines.

Everyone’s Sleeping on Zurich at Christmas

Zurich doesn’t always make the Christmas city roundups, and I’m not sure why.

roasted curried squash and sweet potato soup 🥣

soup season is my kinda season.

Can the It-Girl Parisian Brand Sézane Actually Work for Plus-Size Bodies?

I tried the bestsellers and I’m spilling on what fits

Alpine Summer Roadtrip, Part II. Sky Walks and Spa Days in Austria

Welcome back to part II of my Alpine Summer road trip series.

Alpine Summer: A Road Trip Through Germany & Austria

Part I — Germany’s Most Beautiful Lake (and the View I’ll Never Forget)

The September Check in

things that I am doing to start this new season

Summer isn't over yet

a post for those of us clinging on.