Salcombe Gin Tasting Experience

I am a bit of gin lover (you may know this from my instagram) and so, when my dad bought me a gin making course for my birthday it was safe to say I was a little excited. It took me a few months to pin down a date but last month I finally got around to booking it and it was so much fun I naturally wanted to talk about it on the blog.

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Come Join Me On My Sunday Exploration

Mt gosh where did February go?! This post is a little different than my normal ramblings around sustainability and life in general. It's about what we all do in our day to day lives and why I think we should all step back outdoors a little more when ever we have the chance.

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24 hours in Llandudno; A Guide

Not actually planning a trip but going away is something I had never done until recently. Louis and I agreed to pack our bags for a trip to somewhere in the UK but we decided to pick a place when we were together instead of over the phone. So on Saturday morning, upon Louis arrival we sat down, I chose we needed to be within 2 hours of Cheshire and he picked that he wanted the sea side. Next thing we knew we were on the road heading to Llandudno with 24 hours of unorganised exploring to go!

So here are my top tips for a short break to the seaside town...

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My Sunday Exploration; Bolton Abbey, Yorkshire

Yorkshire is stunning, there really is no other way to describe it. From amazing cities and shopping to beautiful hidden corners in the dales, you can find beauty everywhere you look. Sadly though, I caught on a little late and only really started appreciating everything around me till I left Leeds. Silly Erin. Recently though I've started my own mission #mysundayexploration . This means every Sunday in some form I will do something, see something or visit somewhere new. 

A week ago was my favourite adventure to date and I cant recommend a trip there yourself if you live in or near the Yorkshire Dales. Our destination, Bolton Abbey.

Bolton Abbey is about an hour away from the centre of Leeds and although there is an Abbey, there is also an awful lot to see in the surrounding area including the Valley of Desolation.

After parking, you are provide with a map offering you all the options for how you can spend your day. This also means that you've got lots of options as to how far you wish to walk varying from thirty minutes to a couple of hours. 

The town also offers plenty of options for where to grab a bite to eat, or a scone and tea. It is chilly after all, and after walking a few miles you've earned a quick bite to eat.

It's safe to say that Bolton Abbey is such a fantastic day out, there are impressive sites and fun to be had at every turn. Whether that be crossing over the river on stepping stones or trying to cram yourself into small spaces for entertainment. 

If you're free over the weekend, add this little destination onto your visiting list, you won't regret it!

Have you been to Bolton Abbey? Where is your favourite spot in Yorkshire?

Love

Erin

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Why Edinburgh is the perfect Winter Staycation

I love to travel however recently the opportunity to jump off our little island onto main land Europe has been limited. This got me thinking back to my trip to Edinburgh at the beginning of this year and how blown away I was by the city.

Edinburgh is one of those places in the UK that feels completely different to anywhere in England. The whole place is a buzz with music, laughter and happiness which is intoxicating. The city has everything you could want and more for a break away and although it can be a little costly compared to other places in the UK here are my top reasons to visit.

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The Catch, Mawgan Porth, Newquay

I could hardly write about Cornwall without at least mentioning one of the best restaurants around. We managed to get squeezed in at the restaurant named the Catch, which has become more and more popular as the years have gone on and boy was I happy we did!

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Visiting Cornwall; Boardmasters, Waves and Newquay

One of my favourite things to do when at the seaside is to close my eyes and listen to the waves crashing onto the sand, the pull back of the water and the methodical continuous buzz that the ocean provides, so naturally, this post will have me visit two beaches.

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Visiting Cornwall; Padstow

There are those places that you can visit and it feels like the rest of the world has melted away. Your breaths feel deeper, your mind feels clearer and your soul, happier. For me, that place is Cornwall.

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A Weekend in Edinburgh

A few weeks ago I visited Edinburgh as a belated Valentines Trip with my boyfriend. Ever since visiting the city briefly a few years ago I had always wanted to come back and so when we were deciding on possible staycation locations Edinburgh was the top of the list.

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