Marie’s “cheap and cheerful” Cafe

If you're after a quick feed that won't break the bank, then look no further than Marie's Cafe - operating as a greasy spoon by day and a Thai Kitchen by night. A few minutes walk from Waterloo station, you'll find this hole in the wall serving up Thai food at reasonable prices. Book ahead...

Time to reminisce, the two weeks of bliss…

We opted for Oleo Cancun Playa Boutique Resort, located south of the hotel strip on Zona Hotelera – away from the party area. The guests consisted of mainly couples and although family friendly, there were no kids in sight. That said, it’s also not the kind of place you would pick for a stag/bucks or a hen do. Our room was spacious and modern with a breath-taking ocean view.

(overpriced) Flesh & (overhyped) Buns

We step down into Flesh & Buns - a restaurant occupying a large basement floor in Covent Garden. There's lively music playing in the background and the atmosphere is buzzing on a Saturday night. A large communal high table stands in the centre of the room and leads all the way to the bar down...

M Threadneedle Street

Tucked away in a tiny strip off Threadneedle street, lies this swanky restaurant made for city folk. We enter the large, dimly lit room eagerly anticipating the 4 course meal and free flowing prosecco deal for £37.50 offered through Bookatable. We are seated at our table and our glasses are promptly filled and continues to...

And just like that, another year has passed!

Hello again! It’s been a while… where has the time gone?! Can't believe we're almost at the end of Jan already! Feels like it was only yesterday that I wrote my last ‘new year’ post. Although I’ve admittedly been a bit lazy on the blog front and have totally neglected to keep it updated –...