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Alcotraz Prison Theme Cocktail Bar London
Last Friday a group of bloggers and I spent the evening at the Alcotraz cocktail bar in Brick Lane. It’s an immersive experience based on the famous prison Alcatraz in San Francisco. It originally started out as a pop up in September 2017 but has now become a permanent venue. The bar Upon arrival you are ordered to put on an orange jumpsuit with individual prison numbers on them. You meet the guards and a priest then you are put into a cell, each cell holds up to 6 cell mates. The entire venue holds up to 40 people and some people didn’t get put in a cell they were…
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Exploring London South Bank & Oxo Tower Wharf
I recently went on a bloggers day out exploring South Bank and Oxo Tower Wharf. It was the perfect festive day out filled with mulled gin, bauble making and unique design shops. The Tate We started off the day at the Tate and being big kids headed straight to the swings! We then got the lift up to the viewing level to take photos and admire the panoramic views of the London skyline. After this we had a look around the modern and contemporary art work. The Tate’s well worth a visit for the view point especially as entrance is free. The Green Room The Green Room is a diner, bar and…
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Why Maui, Hawaii Is The Perfect Tropical Destination
Aloha Maui is the second largest island in Hawaii, it’s a mix of natural beauty, sandy beaches and outdoor adventure. If sipping a mai tai on the beach, swimming under waterfalls and watching the sun rise on top of a 10,000 foot volcano sounds appealing then Maui is the perfect holiday destination for you. Carry on reading to find out more about what you can get up to in Maui. Outdoor Adventures Hiking – with trails winding through lava flows and bamboo forests Surfing & Windboarding – barrel through the clear turquoise waves Snorkelling – glide among fish filled reefs and coral and keep an eye out for sea turtles Driving the…
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Top Tips To Grow Your Blog
As a blogger there are so many different things you need to learn and work at such as social media, photography and pitching to brands. Here are my tips and tricks on how to set up a work schedule, collaborate with brands, and negotiate fees. Stick to a schedule Create a calendar or spreadsheet with all blog posts or freelance work and any deadlines you have. Try and complete this work a day or two before the deadline, then you have time to proofread and edit this. If any other last minute opportunity’s come up then your free to work on that instead. Network Attend as many events as you can, you never…
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Afternoon Tea & Spa Experience At K West Hotel London
The run up to Christmas can get pretty hectic! Making sure you’ve bought everyone presents, attending parties and figuring out how much food you need for everyone on Christmas Day. That is why a bit of pampering and relaxation before Christmas is perfect. I was lucky enough to experience this at the K West Hotel and Spa. Glam Rock Afternoon Tea We started off with the T Rex tea which had a bold smoky flavour, served in fabulous shiny pink mugs. They have a range of other teas you can choose from if you want something more subtle or floral. We were also offered a glass of prosecco and I’m never going to turn…
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Christmas Gift Guide
It’s nearly December and I’m so excited for Christmas! It’s time to start buying presents, opening advent calendars and singing along to Christmas songs. I’ve put together a list of gifts which are perfect for food and drink lovers and bloggers. Hygge Box Hygge is a Danish word which is all about enjoying life’s simple pleasures. Hygge Box is a monthly subscription box, full of Hygge goodies and items promoting self care. They also sell one off boxes which can be personalised. I’ve already got my eye on the hot chocolate box. I recently met the lovely owners Gabby and Sally at a Hygge workshop session, where we made Christmas heart…