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Adventure planning 📒 Helloooo, I’m back afte

Adventure planning 📒

Helloooo, I’m back after a little accidental hiatus! Life has just been a whirlwind for the last couple of weeks and I’ve been back enjoying office life in London. I’ve partied, been to a wedding, met new faces, and my god I’m not quite sure how I did it all before the pandemic!

Meanwhile I’m very much looking forward to getting away! I have an overseas trip booked for next month (praying Greece moves from amber to green) and plenty more on the horizon. Canada, you’re up there too - can’t wait for many more hikes like this.

How are you all doing? Hope you’ve had a good Monday whatever you’ve been up to!

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Too hot to handle 🔥 Anyone else struggling the

Too hot to handle 🔥

Anyone else struggling their way through Britain’s muggy heatwave? Hands up if you’d rather be taking a dip in this Mexican cenote instead 🙋🏼‍♀️

🕳 The ancient Mayans considered cenotes as entrances to the underworld

🤲 Cenotes are considered sacred and mysterious places to explore

🪨 Inside cenotes, you’ll find stalactites, stalagmites, and even hidden caves

🌴 Cenote La Gloria (pictured) is a hidden gem situated in the Mayan jungle

💧 La Gloria has the most amazing turquoise blue and crystalline waters

Have you visited Mexico? What were your favourite things to see and do?

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California love 🇺🇸 Here’s my guide to the

California love 🇺🇸

Here’s my guide to the top places to visit if you’re planning a trip to LA. As such a big city, it’s really important you plan carefully and group things together to make the most of your trip! 🌴

🌊 Hit up Venice Beach to see the gym bunnies and the iconic skate park

🎡 Walk from Venice over to Santa Monica and visit the famous pier

🌮 Hit up @azulataqueria for margs and fish tacos to die for

🛍 Head to Abbot Kinney Boulevard for shopping and lunch at @thebutchersdaughter_official

🚗 Walk along Rodeo Drive (pictured) for the glam and supercar spotting

🎨 Spot the famous pink wall and other murals along Melrose Avenue

🎥 Hike up Runyon Canyon and get a pic with the Hollywood sign

🍹 Enjoy cocktails near the rooftop pool at @brokenshaker in downtown LA

Have you been to LA? Any top tips to share in the comments to add to the list?

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Aaaand relax… 🧖🏻‍♀️ That feeling yo

Aaaand relax… 🧖🏻‍♀️

That feeling you need after a nail biting graft put in by the Three Lions last night! Still not over how close yet so far we were, but what a match, and what a tournament. There’s always next year, right!?

Meanwhile dreaming of being back in this beautiful rooftop pool at @ensanabuxtoncrescent. Here are a few of the best features of the hotel that make it well worth a visit…

🏊‍♀️ A thermal pool with Buxton mineral rich water that’s chemically untreated

🧖🏻‍♀️ A bio sauna that combines sauna and steam to expel toxins and impurities

🛁 Spa baths filled with Buxton mineral water for a super relaxing soak

🔥 The infrared sauna that heats your body instead of the air

🏊‍♀️ A beautiful rooftop pool with views over Buxton and the Peak District

Where are your favourite spas to visit? Let me know in the comments! 🧖🏻‍♀️

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Monday blues 🚪 The prettiest seaside town you

Monday blues 🚪

The prettiest seaside town you ever did see! With the cutest little cobbled streets, the most beautiful turquoise waters, and incredible food (helloooo pasties 🥟), is there anything St Ives in Cornwall doesn’t offer?

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Stay golden ✌🏼 The Golden Gate Bridge is pro

Stay golden ✌🏼

The Golden Gate Bridge is probably San Francisco’s biggest icon. But where else is there to visit in the Golden City? SAVE my guide to the top things to do and see in Frisco for the best trip.

🦭 Take a trip to Pier 39 to see the famous seals at Fisherman’s Wharf

🍞 Visit @boundinbakery for the original sourdough - try the chowder bread bowls!

⛴ Take the ferry over to Alcatraz for the incredible history of the notorious jail

🚲 Cycle over the Golden Gate Bridge to visit Sausalito and stop for cocktails

🐠 Visit @lamarsf for delicious Peruvian food at one of my favourite restaurants

🍹 Head to @charmainessf for the prettiest cocktails with gorgeous views

What are your favourite things to do in San Francisco?

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🦀 The Best Things to Do in Salcombe 🦀 Rain

🦀 The Best Things to Do in Salcombe 🦀

Rain or shine, Salcombe in Devon is one of the UK’s prettiest seaside spots. Here’s my list of the top things to do in Salcombe - feel free to SAVE for later 🐚

🛌 Stay at @salcombeharbourhotel for gorgeous views over the harbour

🦀 Go for lunch at @crabshedsalcombe - the crab linguine is to die for

🚤 Take the South Sands Ferry and a sea tractor to explore the gorgeous beaches

🍦 Grab an ice cream from @salcombedairy - try the honeycomb!

🍸 You can’t visit Salcombe without trying a tipple from the bar at @salcombegin

🧁 Visit @bakehousesalcombe and pick up one of their incredible custard tarts

Have you been to Salcombe? What are your favourite things to do there?

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