I really loved writing this piece. Food plays such an important part in people's connection to their culture & speaking to Albanians about how their relationship with the land kept them going during years of communist rule was so special. Plus, I got to try some amazing dishes!

"Taking a sabbatical allows you to step back, and seeing the world that way was invaluable for the children." Absolutely loved reading this and would be my dream to do this with my own little adventurers one day!

The travel hack I used in every office role I had😅 thegrown-upgapyear.com/2024/10/how-to…

My favourite piece I've written so far this year. It was a joy to eat my way around Albania and hear the stories of the people behind the food...

I think #Albania is going to be a popular destination this year for family holidays. So if you're planning a trip during the UK school holidays, be sure to check out my post for tips of where to go and what to expect thegrown-upgapyear.com/2025/01/albani…

If you're planning a trip to #Albania this year, a visit to Mrizi i Zanave is a must. Easily the best meal we had on our entire trip, but what makes it so special is the sense of community on the farm: thegrown-upgapyear.com/2025/01/a-revi…

A great piece by Emma Gannon about the benefits of a sabbatical, even when you're married. Something I often hear from people is they're keen to take one, but their partner isn't. So I love this view that you can be in a relationship & still solo travel: cntraveller.com/article/i-took…

I imagine there are going to be quite a few excited digital nomads out there today... euronews.com/travel/2025/01…

If you're planning on visiting #Albania this year, here's how to spend two days in stunning #Shkoder thegrown-upgapyear.com/2025/02/how-to…

For any parents looking for family-friendly stays, with a bit of adult luxury too - check out my review of Carden Park Hotel thegrown-upgapyear.com/2025/02/carden…

Annual reminder that today is #skippingday in Scarborough, not #pancakeday🥞 Sad to be missing it this year, but might drag my kids out into the garden later to have a little skip!

If you want to read more about Skipping Day, you can check out my blog: thegrown-upgapyear.com/2020/02/you-ca…… Enjoy those pancakes!🥞

Loved writing this piece for Toronto Star about how campervanning gave me back my freedom: thestar.com/life/travel/i-…

Loved writing this piece for Toronto Star about how getting a campervan gave me back the feeling of spontaneity I'd been craving since my backpacking days: thestar.com/life/travel/i-…

On the hunt for some unique tours that would be perfect for people taking a grown-up gap year #journorequest

I was so thrilled to get to write this piece about my passion: grown-up gap years. They truly are such life-changing experiences at whatever stage of life you choose to take one. Thanks to Sophie Lam and Emma Featherstone for the dream commission: inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyl…

Planning a trip to North Yorkshire next month to write a wellness feature so keen to hear about any new openings or must-do activities! #journorequest

Looking for accommodation options in Harrogate, North Yorkshire at the end of the month for confirmed commission #journorequest

I was actually in #NorthYorkshire to write about wellness activities last week, but it seems I may have got a little distracted by the food... So if any editors out there want a piece on the best foodie destinations, I'm your girl!

North #Yorkshire has the claim to fame of being Britain's original spa destination and I loved writing this piece about how to do a wellness trip on a budget there for The i Paper inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyl…