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Top 5 Friday: Hiding Places

May 27, 2011

We all played Hide & Seek when we were younger (and some of us maybe still do, even now!) and there were always certain hiding places that were deemed the best (or worst, depending on how you look at it). These are mine: 1. Under the bed – always a classic 2. In the wardrobe … More Top 5 Friday: Hiding Places

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Apple Store Challenge: London Regent Street

May 22, 2011

I remember queuing for hours on the opening day of this store back in 2004 – it was the first one to open in Europe. It was an awesome day and I even got a free t-shirt as I was one of the first 200 people through the doors. What I love about this store … More Apple Store Challenge: London Regent Street

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Top 5 Friday: ‘Friends’ Episodes

May 20, 2011

Right, so I tried to decide on my top 5 favourite Friends episodes, and I just couldn’t do it…I love them all too much. So this week I’m going to cheat and do a top 10 list instead. Here goes: 1. The One With Ross’ Inappropriate Song (Series 9, Episode 7) 2. The One With … More Top 5 Friday: ‘Friends’ Episodes

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Top 5 Friday: Films (Comedies)

May 13, 2011

1. The Proposal 2. Due Date 3. The Hangover 4. Date Night 5. Jackass 3D

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Top 10 Things To Do In Paris

May 12, 2011

I went to Paris last September with a friend to see a band called Stars…we stayed for about 4 days and packed A LOT into that short time. This is a list of things we did, and my top tips for how to get the best out of your time in one of the most … More Top 10 Things To Do In Paris

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Top 5 Friday: Cities I’ve Visited

May 6, 2011

1. New York 2. Los Angeles 3. Havana 4. Seattle 5. Paris

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Top 5 Friday: Albums (at the moment)

April 29, 2011

1. Needtobreathe – The Outsiders 2. Noah And The Whale – Last Night On Earth 3. Adele – 21 4. Glee – The Music (Volume 5) 5. Mumford & Sons – Sigh No More

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Top 10 Things To Do In Los Angeles

April 27, 2011

I’ve been to LA a couple of times now, and it’s still one of my favourite places. I love the smiley, happy people, the shops, the beach, the chilled-out atmosphere, and most of all, I LOVE the sunshine! Here are my personal top tips for how to get the best out of this great city:

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Top 10 Things To Do In New York City

April 25, 2011

I had over a week to explore one of the greatest cities in the world, so I got a chance to see and do pretty much everything. If you’re heading to New York and can’t work out what to do first, or if you’ve only got a few days in the city, here are my … More Top 10 Things To Do In New York City

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Top 10 Things To Do In Cuba

April 16, 2011

On a recent trip to Havana I tried and tested various recommendations from friends and guide books. This is my list of the top ten things to do in Cuba’s capital city and its nearby surroundings (in no particular order).

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