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2026

2026 has been my slowest travel year for a really long time - which has been both good and bad.

I started out my year taking it easy in Plymouth, painting, saving money and keeping a low profile. I was lucky enough to go on a few small breaks in both North and South Cornwall and have friends visit during that time. Luckily for me, living in the South of England means I have access to some of the most beautiful beaches and town in the UK. I did also manage a cheeky trip to Paris in the Spring to see some of my closest girlfriends, before jetting off to America for the last time (for real this time, eek).

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I'm currently writing this in October and so the year isn't fully over yet - I am secretly hoping I can sneak in a trip to Spain, Ireland and Vienna all before Christmas... watch this space).​​​​

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2025

I absolutely adore starting my year in the mountains, and 2025 was no exception to that. 2025 was a busy year of travel and working overseas for me, with lots of unexpected twists and turns. I wasn't planning on doing a season this year, but when the perfect opportunity came along, I couldn't say no.  As someone who finds the British winter hard work, I'll do anything to escape for some fresh mountain air.

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Morzine, France (Jan-April 25')

I started the year working for a Chalet company in lovely Morzine. I hate to say it, but I love Morzine... It's like the more down-to-earth version of Tignes, with things to do all year round, plus great places to eat and lots of activities to do when the snow isn't optimal (which is often...) I was very lucky to work in a lovely chalet, cheffing alongside an absolutely lovely host. We had such a laugh and got to ski five to six times a week. The crew was so much fun and all very good skiers, so I had my work cut out!I managed to draw whenever I could, but ski seasons are hectic, so when I wasn't working or skiing, I was most definitely eating or sleeping. What I love most about working seasonal jobs is that you get to spend every day outside, exercising, breathing in fresh air and being around like-minded people. It is the most amazing thing for my mental health. ​​​

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bali & Lombok - Nov/Dec 25'

 

Last November, I decided to repack my bags and put some very expensive (and last-minute) flights on my credit card to Denpasar, Bali. Winter was looming, and I had a unique opportunity to catch my younger brother, who was on a 3-month trip to Indonesia, so it was impossible to say no.

 

A week later, I arrived in CRAZY Canggu - it truly is a zoo there now. However, if you want amazing gyms, brunch and nightlife, it will be the place for you! We were swiftly excited to head up to Uluwatu with a simple mission to explore, eat well, find some cool gyms and teach Jubs how to surf. Hanging out with my brother brought back such fond childhood memories, and it was truly special to have one-on-one time with him. We realised we hadn't spent that much quality time together since we were children.

 

After Bali, we hopped on the slow ferry to Lombok (I have a fear of speed boats, so we took the more leisurely route). We arrived at the ferry port to be greeted by our younger sister Em, who took us to Gerupuk (south Lombok), where she resides. The main reason for the visit was to visit her new cafe @Geng  (I wrote a separate piece all about it here). Our trip to Lombok was all about taking it easy, sleeping, surfing, doing lots of drawing, eating well and spending time with each other. It was a really memorable, cortisol-lowering trip, and we had a fab time. Here are a few snap shots...