5 Apr 2018 | No Shopping Challenge, North America
Time certainly does fly! I’ve been so busy at work this week that I didn’t realise the date. One of my very good friends is getting married on Sunday and I’m lucky enough to be able to go. I didn’t end up packing until today (Friday), and...
12 Mar 2018 | No Shopping Challenge, North America, Travel
Note: This is a week late as I completely forgot to post last weekend in my jetlagged state! Week 10 will follow soon. For most of this week I’m in Bolinas, California, staying with my aunt and uncle for the last part of my Chinese New Year holiday. Once again...
27 Feb 2018 | No Shopping Challenge, North America
Costa Rica! Although I’ve relaxed my budget for food while I’m travelling, I’m still trying to stick to the ‘no buying stuff’ aspect of my challenge. So far the only things I’ve spent money on in Costa Rica have been food,...
22 Feb 2018 | Costa Rica, North America, Travel
My first two days in Costa Rica with my best friend E were fantastic.I had arranged for a driver from Hotel Las Orquideas, where we stayed in La Fortuna, to pick us up from San Jose Airport when we arrived at around 1am. We thought it would make more sense to try and...
20 Feb 2018 | North America, Travel, USA
Miami. Stunning expanses of beach, funky music blaring from bars and restaurants, gorgeous sunshine, enormous cocktails and delicious food. This is my summary of a few hours in Miami in between our (mine and my best friend E) flight from New Orleans and our flight to...
16 Feb 2018 | North America, Travel, USA
I’m in love! I don’t know what else to say. New Orleans is my new favourite place in the States. *** Although I wrote that after a few drinks and a busy day, it’s still true (apart from Bolinas of course, which will always hold a special place in my...
