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We recently sat down with French chef, Marlene to chat about her cookery school and her top tips for beginner cooks hoping to improve their skills.
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13 solo travel tips for your first trip
If you’re a bit worried about travelling solo for the first time, we’ve collected the top 13 tips around the key solo travel need-to-know items for singles holidays. 1. Pack light Make sure you’re able to carry everything you’re taking. You don’t want to arrive at your destination and find […]
5 annoying solo travel problems and how to solve them
As much as we love solo travel, sometimes its a real struggle. Luckily, most solo travel issues are easy to overcome. Don’t believe us? Here’s the top 6 annoying solo travel problems and how to improve them. Dining alone Not many people relish the idea of going to a restaurant and […]
5 must-do things for when you travel solo
Travelling solo is the ideal time to try something new; you won’t need to compromise with anyone and can edit or scrap your plans with complete independence. Below we’ve given a few tips to help you get the most out of your solo travel adventures. Learn something new If you’ve […]
Experience your own Big Painting Challenge
The newly-launched BBC One’s The Big Painting Challenge – or as we fondly call it, the Great British Paint Off – follows 10 fresh painters as they compete to be Britain’s newest amateur artistic star. It’s inspiring the nation to pick up their easels and brushes and let their creative spirits free. While the […]
Save up to 30% on flights by booking your summer holiday now
With the high-travel, high-temperature summer approaching quickly (even if it doesn’t yet feel like it), now is the best time to get your summer holiday sorted… especially your flights, according to the experts. Though planning a fun summer holiday is sure to bolster your mood, overpaying for flights definitely won’t. […]
The ultimate Mother’s Day gift: a weekend away with you
For Mother’s Day this year, treat your mum to some quality time away together on a short break holiday. And if your first questions are, “Where will we go?” and “What will we do?”, we have an answer. Consider a learning holiday in a beautiful location that wraps travel and […]
The side of Ibiza your mum would actually like to visit for Mother’s Day
Get some quality time with your mum this Mother’s Day… in Ibiza! Erase mental images of clubbing with your mum and replace them with a serene beach setting that shows a new side of Ibiza, away from the stereotypical party spots. We have recently partnered with a wellness holiday host, Tracey, who […]
How to save money travelling solo (while still maintaining your privacy!)
Solo travel has plenty of perks: loose itineraries, spontaneous decisions, no compromise, and plenty of ‘me’ time. Yet independence comes at a cost – literally. Without anyone there to split expenses, the price tag of this freedom rises substantially, especially if you prefer privacy over sharing your space with strangers. […]
Ditch your day job to experience your dream career for a week
Ever wonder what it would be like to actually pursue your dream job? It’s easy to find out, with a different style of travel—learning holidays—to give you a taste of what a week of living your passion would be like… without actually having to quit your 9-to-5. Below we’ve compiled […]
Spend the same on a Valentine’s weekend in France as you would at home
Surrounded by lavender, jasmine, and violet fields, this quiet setting will make you swoon. Plus each year you can celebrate by re-ordering your personal scent, whose recipe is locked in the factory vault and only available for you (or your partner) to access. Scent is the sense most linked to memory, so make this Valentine’s Day one that will never be forgotten with an incredible holiday away together.
Solving your Australia Day homesickness in London
Wishing you were throwing ‘shrimp on the barbie’ down under today? Fret not. These five strategies can help you beat the homesickness. Consider them Australia Day life hacks. Enjoy. Start your day right… with Vegemite Pop into Tesco or Waitrose and pick up a jar. Spread it on toast according […]
5 French phrases you won’t learn in the classroom
Let’s be honest, when we learn a language, we learn it so we can communicate with the locals and meet new people while exchanging jokes and stories. My sole objective when I started learning French was to be able to have a conversation with a native French speaker. Language lessons […]
Pilates reformer versus mat. What’s the difference?
With both the mat and the reformer offering very similar benefits, it’s no wonder people new to Pilates get confused about which they should go for. Even Pilates instructors argue about whether beginners start by rolling out a mat or climbing onto the reformer. Josef Pilates intended the two forms […]
What to wear for a yoga holiday
Booked a yoga holiday but confused about what to pack? The general rule with yoga is to wear clothes that are form-fitting yet allow you to move freely and comfortably. Too baggy and your teacher will struggle to see you posture and alignment. Too tight or binding and they are […]
