Adventures with Nell

Eating and drinking my way around the world
The Best Foodie Subscription Boxes
Lockdown Life

The Best Foodie Subscription Boxes

Leeds
Recently I tried Brozen Box, an indulgent gelato subscription box, and had just as much (well, almost as much) fun making gelato as I did eating it. It also got me thinking about the best foodie subscription boxes in the UK - the ones I've tried, the ones I've gifted and the ones that I'm desperate to try. Let me tell you about my recent experience of Brozen Box, and then share the best foodie subscription boxes in the UK that I've found.
What it’s Like to Travel Abroad During the Covid-19 Pandemic?
Travel Inspiration

What it’s Like to Travel Abroad During the Covid-19 Pandemic?

Leeds
Last week I travelled abroad for the first time since February, and the first time since Covid-19 became a part of our lives. I'm not one for writing negative posts or having a moan, and like my blog to be a positive space, but I also like to be informative and, above all, honest. So I'm going to share my experience of what it's like to travel abroad during the Covid-19 pandemic, but I must warn you it's a bit of a moan!

Hi, I'm Nell. I’m a Leeds based travel blogger creating content to inspire you to make the most of your weekends, limited annual leave and hard-earned cash by writing about part-time, mid-budget travel. Here you'll find posts about city breaks, hiking trips and tales of food and wine.

Why You Should Visit Belgrade, An Utterly Underrated Travel Destination
Destination Guides

Why You Should Visit Belgrade, An Utterly Underrated Travel Destination

Belgrade
As lockdown restrictions start to lift, travel is back on my mind, and the other day I found myself thinking "if I were to book a last minute weekend away to a city I've already been to, where would I go?". One place instantly popped into my mind, and kind of surprised me - I'd visit Belgrade! So, let me tell you why you should visit Belgrade for you next city break, before sharing my favourite places to visit on both sides of Belgrade, and of course some recommendations for places to eat and drink!
The Best Lockdown Wines: What to Drink and Where Online to Buy it
Lockdown Life

The Best Lockdown Wines: What to Drink and Where Online to Buy …

Leeds
I think it's safe to say that we've all been drinking a bit more at home recently, right? Without being able to go to the pub, but with the sun still shining almost every weekend, I've really enjoyed drinking wine at home. With so much choice out there and so many places to buy your lockdown wine, I wanted to share the best wine I've drunk during lockdown and the best places to buy them.
Discovering Traditional Bulgarian Food in Sofia
Travel

Discovering Traditional Bulgarian Food in Sofia

Sofia
Did you know that you can take a free food tour in Sofia? Food tours are a great way to quickly get to know a place through traditional cuisine, and they're even better when they don't cost you anything. With just a couple of days to spend in Sofia, the tour gave me an insight into both modern and traditional Bulgarian in Sofia, which I then went on to supplement with my own foodie discoveries.
How to Spice Up Your Daily Lockdown Exercise Walk
Lifestyle

How to Spice Up Your Daily Lockdown Exercise Walk

Leeds
Hands up if your daily, government approved walk has become an integral part of your life? I'm acting as if my daily walk is the most important part of my day and that if I miss it a) the government might take it away; or b) the world will end. I'm appreciating the canal towpath near by flat like I never have before! Here's how I've been keeping myself entertained on my daily walk.
7 Ways to Cheer Someone Up During Lockdown
Lifestyle

7 Ways to Cheer Someone Up During Lockdown

Leeds
It's a tough time right now, and one of the many worries that lots of us have is how our loved ones are coping during this pandemic and whether there's anything we can do to cheer them up during lockdown. Of course if someone is really struggling with their mental health, you should encourage them to seek medical advice or counselling. However, if your loved ones are feeling a bit down, anxious, bored or lonely here are a few small things you could do to cheer them up.
Things to Do in Wroclaw: A Weekend in the City of Dwarfs
Travel

Things to Do in Wroclaw: A Weekend in the City of Dwarfs

Wroclaw
Wroclaw is one of the most beautiful places that I've visited and the perfect place to visit for a weekend. You can explore on foot: wandering through the Old Town, island hopping (kind of) and stopping for plenty of pierogi. Most of my weekend in Wroclaw was spent eating, but I did have time for sightseeing too. Here are the best things to do in Wroclaw, and why it's the city of dwarfs!
Practicing Gratitude During Coronavirus Lockdown: What I’m Grateful For
Lifestyle

Practicing Gratitude During Coronavirus Lockdown: What I’m Grateful For

Leeds
I'm still going on my series of Coronavirus blog posts - because what else is there to do right now? So far I've talked about positive journalling, looking after your mental health and things to do at home. Well practising gratitude during Coronavirus lockdown ties in with all of those posts - it's helps you to remain positive, it's great for mental health and it gives you something to do! To lift my spirits and hopefully yours, here are some things that I'm grateful for during the current Coronavirus lockdown.
Getting Itchy Feet? Virtual Travel Experiences to Keep You Entertained During Lockdown
Lifestyle

Getting Itchy Feet? Virtual Travel Experiences to Keep You Entertained During Lockdown

Leeds
I started this blog post by researching virtual travel experiences across loads of different websites, watching videos to see what was out there and compiling a big old list. And then I realised that actually, good old Google seems to be pretty much all you need to travel across the globe from your armchair. Honestly, Google has virtual travel down! Google Earth has vastly improved since it's early days, and Google Arts and Culture lets you visit museums, art galleries, famous landmarks and even national parks.
Staying Positive During Coronavirus – Positivity Journaling
Lifestyle

Staying Positive During Coronavirus – Positivity Journaling

Leeds
In my last blog post about looking after your mental health during Coronavirus, I mentioned that I've been finding journaling helpful in maintaining my mental health over the last couple of weeks and staying positive during Coronavirus. In particular, I said that when I'm feeling anxious or stressed I use one page of my journal to list the things that are bothering me, and the opposite page to list two positives for every negative. If you look after your own mental health and work on remaining positive during Coronavirus, you'll be able to pass the positivity on to other people and it will spread to those who need it even more than you do.
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