All stories
From our trips, shopping days and beauty routine, newest first.
20 stories
TravelBest Area to Stay in Bali: Our Villa Stays in Kedungu, Ubud, Canggu and South KutaFour areas, four villas: what Kedungu, Ubud, Canggu and South Kuta are like and what we paid per couple per night.
TravelBest Restaurants and Cafes in Ubud: Where We Ate and What It CostFold for breakfast, Sala Bistro for lunch, Shichirin for dinner and more, with the dishes and prices for two.
TravelRenting a Scooter in Bali: Our Tips, Licence and Riding in the RainOur NMAX rental, the Indonesian licence we got in about an hour, riding tips, rain and what petrol costs now.
TravelJatiluwih Rice Terraces from Ubud: Our Scooter Day, Tickets and Tea at D’WanA 40 km scooter ride from Ubud, two hours on the terraces, a coconut we bargained for and tea at D’Wan.
TravelSangeh Monkey Forest and Nungnung Waterfall: Our Day Trip, Tickets and TipsA quiet monkey forest, a long walk down to a waterfall in the rain, and what the tickets cost.
TravelVienna Christmas Markets 2026: Dates, Map, Opening Hours and What to TryOpening dates and hours for the main markets, a simple map by area, an evening route, how to get there and what to eat.
TravelBudapest Christmas Market at St Stephen’s Basilica: Dates, Tickets and Our December VisitIn December we spent a few hours around Szent István tér: a Christmas market right in front of the basilica, the church itself, and the Budapest Eye a short walk away.
TravelVienna Zoo (Schönbrunn Zoo): Our Visit, Tickets and TipsWe spent two to three hours at Tiergarten Schönbrunn, and what stayed with me most was how green it felt, with roomy enclosures and plenty of shade.
TravelSkiing in Bad Gastein: Ski Pass Prices, Ski Hire and Our CostsIn December 2025 I went skiing in Bad Gastein for the first time in ten years. Here is what we paid for the ski pass and rental.
ShoppingParndorf Outlet Shopping: Shops, Prices and FindsI had bags I wanted to see in person, but homeware is what I love most. Between the two there was plenty to browse, from colourful sneakers to designer shoes.
BeautyMedicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 Review: Three Years of Using ItThe pore pads I reach for when blackheads and visible pores need attention. How I use them, how often, and what they did for my skin.
BeautyMelumé Skincare Review: What I Actually UseMy skin is normal but tends towards dryness, so I look for hydration and care that supports my skin barrier. Here are the three products I keep finishing.
BeautyMy Morning Skincare Routine for Dry Skin in WinterMy skin felt dry during our winter stay in Bad Gastein. I wanted plenty of nourishment without a greasy finish, and SPF was always part of the routine.
TravelBad Gastein in Winter: What to Know Before Your First VisitFour nights in December 2025, and one practical lesson: it matters where you stay.
TravelVienna to Parndorf Outlet: Shuttle, Train or Car?Three straightforward ways to get there: a direct shuttle, a train with a short bus ride, or a rental car.
ShoppingParndorf Outlet Haul: What We Bought and Kept UsingWhat we bought at Parndorf Outlet in December 2025, what we paid, and the pieces we kept wearing and using.
TravelDonauturm Vienna Restaurant: Our Date, Booking and PricesA date in the rotating restaurant, where we did not need to hurry.
TravelBudapest Food Stops: Breakfast at Läget and Dinner at TuttoTwo meals that stayed with us: a bakery breakfast and a quiet pasta dinner in the city centre.
TravelThree Places for an Evening in Vienna: Prater, Strandcafé and 7Stern BräuRides at the Prater, ribs by the Alte Donau and schnitzel with chilli beer: three evenings, three moods.
TravelBadeschloss Bad Gastein Review: Our Stay in a Junior SuiteFour nights in a junior suite beside the waterfall: the room, breakfast, spa, parking and the walk to the lift.