I took my dog to see Santa. Yes, really!

Last year, I took my dog, Charlie, to see Santa. Yes, really. I have the photos to prove it! Charlie is a West Highland Terrier. He's the first dog I've ever owned, and I adore him. He's been a hyper, crazy dog ever since he was a puppy, and we really struggled to train him…

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Visiting China

During Halloween Break in 2016 I was lucky enough to spend two weeks in China thanks for a school trip. My school had recently opened a Mandarin classroom, and we were partnered with a university who sent teachers to Northern Ireland. The Hubei Normal University hosted us for the time we were in China, and…

Visiting Paris

Here's a quick guide to some must-see and do attractions in Paris, whether it's your first time in the city or your tenth. As cliché as it is, you simply must go up the Eiffel Tower. It provides a fantastic bird's eye view of the city, making for great photo opportunities. Once you've been up…

Finding The Right University For You

This time last year I was stressed to the max, desperate to get into university. I was lucky enough to get conditional offers for all of the five universities I applied to, however when it came down to it I was torn when I had to choose my firm and insurance choices. I had to…

A Local’s Guide to Northern Ireland

Planning on visiting Northern Ireland, or are you a local who wants to find more cool things to see? Here's my local's guide! One of the most beautiful spots on the North Coast is the Giant's Causeway. There's a shuttle bus from the car park down to the beauty spot itself, making it accessible for…

Coping With a Long Haul Flight

Long haul flights are really difficult. They can mean hours of being cooped up in an uncomfortable, tight space. Here are some things you should bring in your hand luggage to make long flights a little bit easier. Liquids You can bring liquids under 100ml on board with you. On long flights I make use…

The Ultimate Gift Guide for Travel Lovers

Know someone who loves to travel? Here's the perfect gift guide for them! For a flight or long journey, why not get them a travel pillow or some travel socks? They'll be well used by any avid traveller! Sass and Belle have a gorgeous "world map" collection, which includes luggage tags, passport holders, cushions, and much more! The…

Taking time to relax, with Love Grove Essentials

I was recently lucky enough to be gifted the Lovegrove Essentials Clean and Natural Skin Care Set. The set featured a cleansing balm and an aromatic face mask, as well as a mask brush to apply the face mask mess free, and a muslin cloth and cotton cloth to remove the cleansing balm and the…

Winter in Amsterdam

In December 2017, I took a short city break in Amsterdam, leaving on the 18th of December and returning home to Northern Ireland on the 21st. I really enjoyed it and would love to go back to spend more time there, and to see the things I didn't have time to see while I was…

Easy Vegetarian Recipes for Students

Learning to cook for yourself is something everyone should do, but being thrown into the deep end by living independently when you become a student can be really tough. Whether you're a vegetarian or not, cooking a few vegetarian meals a week is a great way to use up vegetables that are going to go…