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Tips For Visiting Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Abu Dhabi

Tips For Visiting Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque – A Must See In Abu Dhabi

In my post about how to spend the ultimate layover in Abu Dhabi last week I…

by Jayne Gorman January 3, 2019

Where To Get Great (Aussie) Coffee In Dubai

The speciality coffee movement has well and truly gone global and Dubai is no exception. Artisan…

by Jayne Gorman November 4, 2016

A Stylish, Social & Affordable Stay In Dubai: Review Of Rove Downtown Dubai

I think I’ve just stayed at the most social media savvy hotel in the world –…

by Jayne Gorman October 24, 2016

What To Do In Dubai – 10 Best Things To See, Do & Eat

Dubai where have you been all my life? Considering I’m a girl who loves beach cities,…

by Jayne Gorman October 19, 2016

Abu Dhabi Luxury Stopover Guide

Now that I’ve had the chance to visit Abu Dhabi I feel a little sad about…

by Jayne Gorman October 6, 2016

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*Slow moments* I’ve got to be honest, slow mome

*Slow moments*

I’ve got to be honest, slow moments are rare when you’ve got an energetic 22-month-old in tow. This boy’s default mode of movement is run. But raising a ball of energy who loves the outdoors does mean that for the first time in a long time I’ve witnessed the slow changing of the seasons in our local area. Visiting a family of swans we’ve seen grow from tiny fluffy cygnets to (slightly intimidating) full grown birds is something I never had the time for pre-kids!
#smalleverydayjoy #lockdown2020 #autumnvibes🍁 #autumncolours #wokingham #berkshire #lovewokingham #exploreberkshire #toddlerlife #toddlermum #22monthsold

*My favourite things* I found it hard to think o

*My favourite things*

I found it hard to think of a post for today’s Insta challenge without getting all gushy and self-indulgent about the things I’ve missed in 2020. Because travel is truly my favourite thing and sharing it with family, friends and colleagues over the last 10+ years has been the greatest privilege.

I miss the otherness of travel and the unknown elements to each day. The not fully knowing what we’ll see, do or eat and the joyful discoveries as you explore these new things.

We were very fortunate to have some sun-kissed days in Cornwall this summer and get a taste of travel. But the first thing we did when we arrived was shop for supplies at Tesco so the otherness factor was not exactly ticked there 😜. Turns out grocery shopping in a foreign country is also one of my fave things 🤣 Along with checking out the breakfast buffet at a hotel for the first time and binge-watching terrible movies unapologetically on a airplane.

Is there something completely banal about travelling that you love too? Has this year of lockdowns made you reassess your favourite things?

#smalleverydayjoy #myfavouritethings #lovetravel #travelblogger #lovecornwall #cornwallstaycation #stivescornwall

I’m taking part in @violetglenton insta challeng

I’m taking part in @violetglenton insta challenge to try and get back some of my posting mojo. Today’s prompt is ‘a cosy spot’ and I knew exactly what corner I wanted to share with you as I’ve spent a lot of the last few months snuggling in it. I must say I’m feeling very grateful that we’re spending lockdown 2.0 in our new home, unlike the last one, which we spent in a peeling rental wondering if our house will ever be ready. I’ve tagged the places I found these cosy bits in case you’re interested. And just for laughs, swipe right to see how I first set up the table before realising I couldn’t reach my cuppa 🤣🤪 #smalleverydayjoy #instachallenge #cosyspot #myhome #mywestelm #sofadotcom #newbuildhomeuk #newhome #newbuildinteriors

Day 1 of lockdown 2.0 in England and is it weird t

Day 1 of lockdown 2.0 in England and is it weird to say it felt kind of normal? 2020 normal anyway. It’s strange to think how much we’ve adapted our daily routines this year - the masks, the distancing, the staying close to home, the not letting anyone else inside it. It’s the last one that my little one is going to struggle with. He developed a fondness for my mum’s house in-between lockdowns and has also learned to communicate that in the last few weeks. I must have batted off about 15 requests to go to “nanna’s ‘ouse” today 😢 I’m going to need all the toddler distractions to make it through the next few weeks. Thankfully forest walks are one of those things. Did much change for you today? #lockdown2 #lockdownlife #autumnvibes🍁 #smalleverydayjoy #21monthsold

Sick of staring at the same walls? (It’s 2020, w

Sick of staring at the same walls? (It’s 2020, who isn’t!) On the blog this week I’m sharing my favourite places to buy affordable art for your home. As we recently moved into a new build ( aka one big blank canvas ) I’ve been seeking out paintings and prints that remind me of some of the special places we’ve been. From Cornish seascapes to Australian landscapes, summery film photography and Scandi limited edition prints - check out all the best places I’ve found to buy original artwork for a travel-inspired home. The link is in my bio. Pass it on if you’d like one as a gift 😜😉

I’m loving seeing some of our friends and family

I’m loving seeing some of our friends and family in Melbourne get out for brunches and chicken parmas (among other very important things) after 111 days in lockdown. Although the threat (need) of going back that way looms over the UK, I’ll take some pleasure in living vicariously through you guys. For a minute anyway 😜😭 #melbourne #brightonbeach #victoria #seeaustralia

*Am I cut out for blogging in 2020?* I’ve reall

*Am I cut out for blogging in 2020?*

I’ve really struggled to post anything on my blog or instagram page for the last few months and it’s not just because of lack of motivation. If I’m entirely honest with you, it’s out of fear. More and more I see my fellow content creators subject to comments and opinions that would constitute as harassment in any other space. As a travel blogger (edited to add a privileged white one at that!) I’ve largely avoided this kind of scrutiny - as far as I’m aware! - and was never too bothered by the odd negative comment disagreeing with where I chose to stay or eat. But 2020 has been a difficult year for everybody and having a online presence and trying to say the ‘right thing’ has felt almost impossible for me personally. I’ve wanted to write about more diverse topics than the 2 trips we did this year but I’m not sure my skin is thick enough to shoulder negativity about the way I look, or speak, or parent, or breathe! I understand that not everybody has to like you or what you do but I’ve got blogger friends - kind, honest, genuine women - who have to take social media breaks for the sake of their mental health because all these opinions about their lives can be difficult to live with. So I find myself holding back. Being a little less open, avoiding certain topics, second guessing my choice to keep blogging in 2020 in case I say the wrong thing and inadvertently invite the trolls in. I’m not even sure what the answer is. I just wanted to put it out there in case anyone else felt the same. Maybe you have tips for dealing with these fears? I know I’ve built a lovely community of friends on here and it’s your support and advice that usually keeps me going!

#blogging #travelblogger #mentalhealth #bloggerlife

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