We're now partway through 2020 and it's safe to say it's not going well... I thought now is the perfect time to get my 2020 travel and lifestyle goals together and share them with you all. I had so much planned this year before Coronavirus arrived, but some things have been rearranged for later on... Continue Reading →
Best podcasts to listen to during the UK Coronavirus lockdown
Have you had enough of TV? Not many people realise the number of issues that television causes in our life, especially at the moment. Now, I’m not completely hating on TV; I have my favorite TV shows and can sit in front of a TV for hours on end. There's so many things you can... Continue Reading →
Lost Words of the Children’s Dictionary
31 words have been removed from the Oxford Children's Junior Dictionary. Over the past few years, words such as Conker, Acorn, Heather, Willow and Kingfisher have been removed, often in favour of other words associated with modern technology. The 28 authors, including Michael Morpurgo and Robert Macfarlane, warn that the decision to cut around 50... Continue Reading →
REVIEW: Cadbury World @ Bournville
Situated in the heart of Birmingham, the tour of Cadbury world and it's chocolate factory opened 19 years ago. Since then it has gone on to become on of Birmingham's largest attractions, over half a million people visit each year. Oh and boy can it get busy! I remember visiting with my Mum, Gran and Grandpa... Continue Reading →
Not by degrees: Improving the mental health and well-being of students at university within the UK
University can be a very stressful part of life for many 18-year-olds and there can be many factors that contribute to the deterioration of their mental health. Mental health issues are now more significant than ever, with around three quarters of adults experiencing issues before the age of 25 – probably whilst they are at... Continue Reading →