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  • Edinburgh
  • 29.7.2026

Navigating Edinburgh: Transport, Dining & Culture Tips

Coming to Edinburgh for the first time? I see a lot of chat online about visiting Edinburgh (or “Europe” in general) but here’s what I think you should know, as a local who has worked many retail and customer facing job in Scotland’s capital.

  • Edinburgh
  • 11.11.2025

My Ultimate List of Edinburgh’s Best Independent Spots

The list I send to my friend's when they visit Edinburgh. My guide to independent food, drinks, vegan eats, shops in Edinburgh as a local

  • Alternative Travel Guides
  • 30.6.2025

Milan Travel Tips: Coffee, Vegan Eats, and Culture

A weekend in Milan has been a longtime dream of mine. A city renowned for fashion and design — I could not wait to explore and was the top choice for my first visit to Italy. Things to do in Milan Milan is a gorgeous city just to wander around and explore, there is beautiful […]

  • Edinburgh
  • 16.6.2025

Explore Edinburgh’s Best Craft Beer Taprooms

I don’t know if it’s because I am a maker but I love a good taproom, there’s something so special about being right next to where something is actually made. Luckily for me there are some excellent craft beer breweries right on my Edinburgh doorstep and, to top it off, they are all dog friendly […]

  • Alternative Travel Guides
  • 16.4.2025

Exploring Marrakesh: Things to Do, Vegan Eats and Artisan Coffee

Marrakesh is a lot (in the best way possible) — the city is bustling with people and things to do. On the surface Marrakesh may seem overwhelming so here’s my guide to try and help you have the best time possible in this incredible city. Where To Stay in Marrakesh There are a plethora of […]

  • London
  • 3.4.2025

Exploring London’s Best Artisanal Coffee Spots

There is no shortage of artisanal coffee in London but here are my favourite places for, take-away, solo dates, brunch, or to hang with friends. Dark Arts Coffee with a sense of humour as dark as an americano. This East London born roastery makes amazing coffee and are always experimenting. Their packaging is also totally […]

  • London
  • 26.3.2025

Discovering the Best London Vegan Eats

After living in East London for 10 years going for a visit feels like coming home and going somewhere completely new all at once. London is ever changing, there is always something new to explore yet, luckily, many of my old haunts have still hung on in there despite the shifting city. So, here are […]

  • Scotland
  • 6.3.2025

Top Artisan Stops Along the North Coast 500

Artisan coffee, vegan food, and craft beer might not be what comes to mind when travelling in rural Scotland but the North Coast 500 has it all! Here are a few of my favourite stops from our Scottish road trip: Perk Specialising in coffee and doughnuts Perk was the perfect place to fuel up before […]

  • Edinburgh
  • 28.2.2025

My Favourite Independent Bookshops in Edinburgh

Edinburgh has a plethora of incredible bookshops. What I look for is somewhere welcoming, dog friendly, and non judgemental about my love of weird or fantastical books. I used to be intimated by bookshops feeling like they were an exclusive club for academics, but that could not be further from the truth when it comes […]

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