Brighton!

  This past weekend was our exeat and we used the opportunity to head on over to Brighton! This place is artistic, charming and always has something going on. Not only is it friendly and welcoming, but the street art, vintage markets and artsy cafes instantly steal your heart. We made our way to the …

How to: Saving those precious Pounds!

As gaps, we are generally either broke, on the verge of broke or about to buy some sort of ticket somewhere which will result in us being broke. Therefore, it is quite crucial to be somewhat responsible when it comes to spending and to actively look for ways in which to save some cash dollar. …

Oh Sicilia, you’re breaking my heart!

  It felt like I was entering a portal to another universe, as we drove up the steep hill leading to Toarmina, a town near Catania in Sicily. Toarmina is a dream. So lively, friendly and charismatic without giving off the impression of trying too hard. It is truly authentically Italian while being completely different …

How to: Dealing with homesickness

It it easy to get infected by this silly longing when you’re trying to control 30 naughty kids late at night with the thought of an early breakfast duty waiting for you in the morning. Homesickness is this inevitable little bug that creeps into your life when you least want it around. It convinces you …

Oxford (and thoughts on life right now)

  My dear friend Ambar and I went to Oxford over the Mayday festival weekend. We had not seen each other since Paddywagon in Ireland, and so it was time to catch up on this whirlwind of a life. I find it really special to be friends with people like Ambar who truly understand what …

Belguim!

I had absolutely no idea what to expect of Belgium. Due to a lack of interest, to be honest, I never really even knew what the country looked like nor what tourist attractions it had in store. What an underrated little country it is! Really good family friends of ours reside in a town near …

AmsterDAYUM

  I adore Amsterdam and the Netherlands. It has this magical feel to it. You can’t help but feel completely at peace with the world while strolling past the canals - and no, it has nothing to do with the mary jane floating through the streets. We spent just under a week in Amsterdam and …

Bonjour!

  My first two weeks of the Easter holidays were spent traveling through Paris, Jouarre (a small town in the French countryside), and the city Reims. It was a truly unforgettable experience. We spent Easter with a French family, saw every touristy and more local site there is to see and ate our body weight …

Ireland, you’re a craic!

I love green landscapes, old towns, sing-along music in clubs and a friendly culture. Add colourful houses, exciting people and a few pints and I think it’s difficult not to enjoy yourself. Ireland contains exactly this, combined with a type of charm that is hard to explain but impossible to miss. Myself and basically every …

Hiya, London. You alright?

After three weeks in Wiltshire, made our way back to London for the weekend. It was jam packed, exciting, overwhelming and refreshing.   London is incredibly beautiful. Understatement, I know, but it really is. It has this weird awkwardness to it while leaving any visitor utterly infatuated. Shoreditch and Camden are more alternative while having …