White Cliffs Of Dover Hike To Kingsdown – English Coast

White Cliffs of Dover are a famous, picturesque site in the south-east of England. These chalk cliffs offer an abundance of walking routes, all with great views of the English Channel. I’ve had a chance to visit the White Cliffs of Dover a couple of times in the past, but each of those times I only had a few hours to spend there – not enough to explore a large area. So, I decided it was time to schedule a day trip to Dover, to properly find out what it’s got to offer. The day was incredibly foggy and I didn’t get the greatest views, but I still enjoyed the serene landscape of the cliffs, and ended up doing a long hike. Here’s how that day trip went, with lots of photos!

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Visiting London Zoo – Is It Worth Your Money – Winter Day Out

Today, I’m taking you on a day trip to the London Zoo, which is preparing to celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2028. I’ve been to the London Zoo before in the summer, and recently – convinced by a sweet 30% discount on tickets – I decided to visit it again. If you’re curious whether London Zoo is worth visiting – especially in the winter – here’s everything you need to know to make an informed decision!

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DIY Watercolour Handmade Card – Cupcake – Card For Him

There are three absolute constants about life: taxes, death, and that I’ll make a handmade card for every family birthday. Today, I’m bringing you the card I made for my Dad’s birthday this year – a watercolour card featuring a chocolate cupcake with a birthday candle. I’m not the most confident watercolour painter, but I’m really pleased with how the card turned out!

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Overnight Bircher Oats Recipe – Meal Prep Breakfast – Protein And Fibre

Today, I’m bringing you one of my favourite recipes for an easy prep-ahead breakfast: overnight Bircher oats. You can mix everything in the evening and not have to worry about breakfasts for the next couple of days. Perfect for hectic weekday mornings! These Bircher oats are high protein, high fibre, and packed with healthy fats. They make a perfectly balanced, nutritious, and filling meal. Make them once and they’ll become a staple in your menu!

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A Day In Cambridge, England – Things To Do – Tips To Know Before You Go

I love a Saturday day trip. Train tickets in the UK are incredibly expensive, but I still try my best to get out of London every now and again. Today, I’m taking you to Cambridge, a famous university city in England, about an hour north from the British capital. I have now been to Cambridge a few times, and I’m going to include photos from various trips. There are enough things to do in Cambridge to keep you busy for a couple of days at least, so try to plan your trip before you go to make sure you manage to see the places you’re most interested in.

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I Tried Punch Needle And… I Hated It – Monstera Leaf – Trying New Crafts

I love trying out new crafts. It’s like opening a door to an ocean of possibilities. Sometimes, I end up loving the new craft so much that I continue doing it for years. For example, I’ve been loving cross stitching for some 3 years now, and crocheting for almost a year. Sometimes, unfortunately, it doesn’t go that well. I’ve been wanting to try punch needle for ages, and recently, I caved in and bought an assorted punch needle set. I completed the project in a few days, and here are my thoughts after trying to punch needle for the very first time.

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Meal Prep Friendly Salad – Lentils And Beetroot – Lasts In The Fridge For Days

I love a good salad. Not the sad type, with just a few scraps of lettuce, and soggy cucumber. I love a salad with a variety of textures and flavours. The only problem I have with such salads is that making them takes a bit of time – time that I don’t have on weekdays. I’ve been on a quest to find or salad recipe suitable for meal prepping. One I can make on Sunday evening and still enjoy on Thursday. I’m happy to announce that I did manage to come up with a suitable recipe!

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Unusual Sights In The British Seaside – Brighton, Southend-on-sea

Living in London, I’ve had numerous chances to go on day trips to various seaside resorts. There are several coastal towns that I can get to in under 90 minutes, and I try to make the most of it. I don’t always post about those trips. In all honesty, having been to Brighton over a dozen times, I don’t discover anything new there anymore. However, this January, I went on two day trips to the seaside, and experienced two memorable events. And I just had to share them here. Keep reading to find out what I saw!

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Giant Savoury Cottage Cheese Pancake – High Protein – Ham, Cheese And Veggies

Tomorrow, the UK will celebrate the Pancake Day. Observed annually on Shrove Tuesday – the last Tuesday before the start of Lent – is many people’s favourite non-standard holiday of the year. I have previously posted great recipes for sweet pancakes, like these fluffy high protein mini pancakes or the delicious Polish crepe envelopes with quark cheese filling. This year, I decided to take a turn into the savoury direction. On the eve of Pancake Day, I’m bringing you a recipe for a giant savoury pancake. Made with cottage cheese for a good source of protein, and filled with whatever veggies I found in the fridge. It’s a simple, delicious and nutritious meal – perfect for those who want to join in the celebrations of Pancake Day but don’t have a sweet tooth.

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DIY Mini Cross Stitch Kit – Jar Of Hearts

Continuing with Valentine’s Day crafts (you know that I love a seasonal DIY!), I recently completed yet another cross stitch project, from a kit I bought at TK Maxx. This mini set featured a cute jar filled with hearts. If that’s not a perfect DIY project for February evenings, I don’t know what is! I had fun cross stitching this design and managed to complete the project with no issues.

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