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  • 🎉 Four Nations, Four Celebrations — Festivals That Bring the UK to Life

    The UK might not be the biggest country in the world, but we certainly know how to celebrate. Yes, we have the famous ones like Guy Fawkes Night, Glastonbury Festival, and Chelsea in Bloom, but there are also unique traditions tucked into every corner of the country — some well-known, some wonderfully surprising. Each festival…

  • 🌿 How I Plan on Staying Healthy on the Road

    I know it’s a while before I take off to explore the world, but with my Monday food blog, I’ve been thinking — how am I actually going to keep the body I worked so hard for during the prologue of this adventure? I want to be as fit and healthy as possible so I…

  • 🌍 Food Monday: Four Corners, Four Flavors — The UK’s Most Unique Dishes

    When most people think of British food, they imagine roast dinners, fish and chips, or a full English breakfast. But beyond the pub classics and afternoon tea, the UK has a treasure trove of lesser-known traditional dishes — each with its own history, charm, and a dash of quirkiness. This week’s Food Monday celebrates the…

  • Getting Around the UK: From Trains to Hovercrafts

    As a small island nation, you might be surprised by just how many ways there actually are to get around. From classic scenic train rides and speedy hovercrafts to good old-fashioned road trips, there’s always a way to reach your next adventure. As I plan my future travels across the UK, I’ve been exploring all…

  • Mid-Month Check-In 💪 

    The month got off to a rocky start on my end, but a lot more stability and routine are now becoming permanent features in my life, making this month so much better than the last. Progress So Far Wins Challenges Adjustments for the Rest of the Month Closing Thoughts Honestly, I’m doing fantastic — not…

  • 🇬🇧 The UK’s National Dish: Fish & Chips vs. Chicken Tikka Masala

    There seems to be a bit of confusion over the UK’s national dish — and that might be because, well, we don’t actually have one!What we do have are two strong contenders: the classic fish and chips, and the ever-popular chicken tikka masala. Fish and chips can be found in every corner of the country,…

  • Erika’s UK Travel Picks 🐾

    As we continue exploring what makes the UK so special, I wanted to hand things over (a little bit!) to Erika this week. This might change by the time we start our journey, but she already has firm favourites in what she enjoys — animals, colours, whimsy, and experiences that feel alive. So this week,…

  • Building Routine When Life Feels a Bit Messy 🧘‍♀️

    If there’s one thing I’ve realised lately, it’s that building a routine isn’t about perfection — it’s about If there’s one thing I’ve realised lately, it’s that building a routine isn’t about perfection — it’s about consistency. After being unwell recently, I found myself falling out of rhythm with my health plan, my blog, and…

  • Breakfast Around the UK — The Full English and Its Tasty Cousins 🍳🥓

    Every country has its own breakfast, and the UK is no different. But did you know each country in the UK has its own variant of the classic Full English Breakfast? I’m no stranger to an English breakfast — be it morning or brunch — but as we travel across the UK, I’m looking forward…

  • Exploring the UK — A New Chapter at Home 🇬🇧

    You might have noticed we’ve expanded from England to the whole of the United Kingdom — and honestly, I couldn’t be more excited! Now that I’m feeling a little more like myself again, it feels like the perfect time to start this new chapter. Although the UK isn’t exactly far-flung travel, it’s full of hidden…