RECIPES

Recipe: Vegan Mango Banana and Spinach Protein Smoothie

Summertime in London is….interesting. The weather constantly changes – one day it could be in the high 60s and chilly and another will be absolutely scorching hot. Add in the fact that nobody has screens and air conditioning is hard to come by and the hot days feel that much hotter.

When faced with a British heatwave, my flat quickly becomes unbearable. As a result, I crave cold yet nutritious smoothies – like this vibrant green mango, banana and spinach protein smoothie. Sweet yet satisfying and packed with wholesome ingredients, braving a British heatwave just got that much easier.

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BEAUTY, FAB FINDS

Fab Finds: New Skincare Hits & Misses

Confession: I am a beauty and skincare junkie. I love trying new products. I never say no to a free sample or free gift with purchase. Free samples are especially clutch when you travel as much as I do. Here are five recent products – serums, moisturizers and primers – that I have tried out from Estée Lauder, Dr. Dennis Gross and Caudalie. What would I re-purchase and recommend? What didn’t make the cut? Read on!

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LONDON

London: A Visit To The Instagram-Famous Élan Cafe

I work professionally in social media and find it rather intriguing when small or local business can leverage channels like Instagram to propel themselves to fame. Case and point – London’s Élan Cafe. Every inch of this charming little café has been designed for the perfect Instagram moment, making it a go-to spot for influencers, bloggers and the people who follow them. So, it’s cute, but is Élan Cafe worth the hype? Read on as I share my honest feedback.

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BOSTON

Highlights From A Few Fun Days in Boston

I recently had the pleasure of traveling home to Boston and Connecticut for a few days. The reason? My Dad’s birthday! Unfortunately, what I didn’t expect was how snowy it would be. The snow put a bit of a crimp in my plans, but I still made the most of it.

Here are a few highlights from my trip.

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TRAVEL

Travel: New Restaurant & Cocktail Bar Discoveries In Paris

My recent trip to Paris was a bit of a tease. I arrived to a beautiful sunny day, only to wake up to an incredibly cold Saturday filled with pouring rain and snow. Snow! Ever the optimist, I instead focused on other elements that would make my little weekend getaway special – namely the food and drinks. Because, if there is ever a city to savor a leisurely meal in, it’s Paris. Here are a few of my favorites from the weekend.

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