Fear Can Hold You Prisoner, Hope Can Set You Free: A Review of Alcatraz

Alcatraz Prison is a captivating place with everyone walking away with their own perceptions. This blog contains a review of Alcatraz Prison and Island, a place I couldn't help but compare to the film The Shawshank Redemption when I visited on my recent trip to San Francisco. During operation, this federal facility held some of the most notorious criminals in The United States including Al Capone. 

San Francisco: The City By The Bay

San Francisco is home to the Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory, SF Giants and the Golden State Warriors basketball team who have just had a fantastic season! This blog will be talking about all things San Fran from cable cars, food and my experience of this vibrant city.

Planning A San Francisco Trip

Insight into why we chose San Francisco as a holiday destination, inspiration for planning your visit, where to stay and why you should visit this vibrant, fun and ideal foodie destination.

San Francisco hotel: The Orchard

Choosing the right hotel for your holiday is one of the biggest challenges, read my review of why The Orchard Hotel was the right choice for our first visit to San Francisco.

California Dream; Becoming a Reality...

So it's hit me I will be in California in less than 72 hours amongst the Californian girls with their Hollywood smiles, luscious blonde locks, long legs, toned abs and sun-kissed bodies!

Blooming Britain

London was in full bloom this week with the annual Chelsea Flower Show and the Queen’s official birthday celebrations evident with Union Jack flags decorating Regent Street and Carnaby Street, marking a proud week to be British.

Smashburger UK

The benefits of living within walking distance of the Kingston Centre in Milton Keynes have vastly improved over the five years of us living here, meaning that we no longer have to drive to areas such as the Centre or The Hub to eat out. Italian, Mexican, Portuguese and American restaurant chains are now on our doorstep with the most recent Smashburger opening its first UK restaurant in Milton Keynes on the 25th May.