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Fun Things To Do In Newport Beach
Before I met my husband, Justin, in 2006 (whaaaat?) I only knew of Newport Beach…
Isla Ometepe: Nicaragua’s Must See Magical Destination
Rocking back and forth across Lake Nicaragua on the 7.45am ferry, I caught my first…
LA Days: Griffith Observatory
My time in Nicaragua reminded me what it’s like to see new things everyday. It’s…
A Brit’s View Of The Primaries: Your Girl In The USA
It’s an election year and I’m bloody excited! It’s the first time I’ve ever experienced…
Laguna de Apoyo: Nicaragua’s Beautiful And Clean Swimming Hole
Clear warm waters. Beach side beers. Lush green views. Laguna de Apoyo, a freshwater crater…
Nicaragua Packing List + Giveaway
Today I’m sharing my Nicaragua Packing List and a special giveaway! I love reading packing…
Loving and Loathing Leon
“Wow, Leon is a bit different to Granada, eh?” I messaged Justin via Whatsap after…
Granada: The Prettiest Town In Nicaragua
I can hardly believe my three weeks in Nicaragua are over. It was a trip…
Nusa Lembongan: Dreaming of Sun, Sea and Scuba
Greetings! Though this post is about Indonesia I’m actually writing from Nicaragua! I arrived here…
Lost Archives: Guangzhou’s Shamian Island
Happy New Year everyone! I hope 2016 has got off to a great start. Justin…
Walking The Wild Great Wall
Visiting the Great Wall of China is a must for anyone travelling to Beijing. But…
Our Newport Beach Apartment
Hello everyone! Today I’m going to tell you about our Newport Beach apartment. I…