Lisbon has always been on my travel planning list, but it wasn’t until Salvador Sobral’s victory at Eurovision in 2017 that we stopped planning and took the time to visit this historic yet lively city. And it wasn’t long before we were asking ourselves why we hadn’t visited sooner. Lisbon provides its visitors with an … Continue reading All Aboard! A Less Stress Guide to Lisbon
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Meet the Tudors at Hampton Court Palace
Since being small I have loved the scandal and intrigue of the Tudors. Living in the UK, I’m lucky that the locations of Tudor history are never far from my doorstep. Hampton Court is arguably one of the best historic sites relating to the Tudors as so much of their history happened here. The Palace … Continue reading Meet the Tudors at Hampton Court Palace
Perfect Places for Feeling Mindful
The world is getting faster and more stressful every day. It’s no coincidence that mental ill health is increasing and that a growing number of people are turning to traditional solutions like mindfulness to manage stress. Mindfulness travel is about living in the present moment which can be practised through meditation but can be applied … Continue reading Perfect Places for Feeling Mindful
Less Stress in Tenerife
The Canary Islands conjure very fond memories of childhood for me, including our trip to the island of Tenerife. My parents worked in hospitality, so our holidays were limited to the winter months, usually between November and February. Finding warm weather at this time of year without travelling long haul from the UK meant that … Continue reading Less Stress in Tenerife