A friend suggested with meet at The Botanist for drinks as it is centrally located at St James Centre in Edinburgh, which was a blooming marvellous idea. There’s something effortlessly uplifting about catching up inside this very calm, cool and collected botanical inspired interior with all greenery, warm lighting, and great views upstairs and downstairs….
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Punting Along Oxford’s River Cherwell
Oxford is known for its towering colleges and long standing tradition as a centre for academia and scholarship but also its unique style of punt. Punting is where you push a long, flat bottomed boat by pushing it forwards with a long pole. Whether you are an experienced rower or not it is an experience…
A Quick Caffeine Fix At WiseApple
In the ever-evolving world of coffee culture, finding that spot to grab a quick cup of coffee can feel like a never-ending quest. There’s a new contender in town that’s brewing up quite the buzz, say hello to WiseApple, the latest coffee gem in Lusaka that’s serving coffee, aesthetic and available electricity should you need…
Plum Picking: A Sweet, Seasonal Escape
A number of farms offer you a chance to go and pick seasonal fruit and vegetables all depending on your location and what is available for the season. There’s something uniquely satisfying about harvesting your own fruit straight from the source. If you’re looking for an enjoyable activity, of picking your own, Peterley Manor Farm…
A Wild Retreat: A 24 Hour Stay At Protea Chisamba
Its always wonderful to wake up to the soft rustle of leaves with a soft wind blowing, the distant sounds of kudus trotting on the grounds, and the gentle chatter of birds outside your window. This was my reality during a recent 24-hour stay at a Protea Hotel in Chisamba where certain wildlife roam freely,…
Battle of the Taste Buds: A Feisty Fiesta at Cantina
They say third time is a charm and it was at this Mexican gem called Cantina, which made me forget about the previous visits. What a flavour rollercoaster it was for sure and left me satisfied and wanting to make another visit for sure. As you enter it is a cute setting with open indoor…
A Restful Stay at Hanlo Estate a Natural Serenity
In the hustle and bustle of our busy daily lives, we often forget the importance of stepping back, breathing deep, and finding solace in the quiet embrace of nature. Just when we thought we didn’t need it, a tranquil haven emerged in the form of Hanlo Estate, nestled off Leopards Hill Road in Lusaka. Turned…
A Whirlwind of Shenanigans
Hey there long time no blog, fellow adventurers and food enthusiasts! Grab your forks and fasten your seatbelts because I’ve got a minor hilarious tale of escapades in and round the city while juggling the highs and lows of being a working mom, indulging in mouthwatering culinary adventures, and even managed to embarked on a…
Scrutinising the Kariba Dam Water Levels
The low water levels at Kariba dam have been a worrying sign every dry season with reduced rainfall in the region, especially with the impact of global warming. As the waters continue to recede, temperatures have risen and weather patterns have changed, as a result, electricity production at the hydroelectric dam has been affected in…
A Leisurely Stroll on Waddesdon Manor Grounds
Waddesdon Manor is an astonishing English country house in Waddesdon, a village in Buckinghamshire, England. Managed by the National Trust and owned by the Rothschild Foundation it is one of the trust’s most visited properties, easy to see why once you walk around. Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild built the house between 1874 and 1889 which…
The Points of Lu 