The reading room at GirlWellTravelled.net is bookshelf of short-stories and serials written by yours truly. Spanning love, heartbreak and lots of travel in between.

Think of cruise lines like dating profiles. Some are about the glam, others promise slow dancing under the stars or whisk you away to hidden coves. Swipe to meet the one that gets your heart (and passport) racing.

I thought I was having lunch at Frog by Adam Handling. Turns out, I was entering a relationship with whipped chicken fat butter.

(Ok, 6 But who's counting when it's this good?) Modern life is full-on, isn’t it? You’re all living in the same house but rarely in the...

Funny how the internet keeps receipts, isn’t it? Some of these restaurant reviews were written back when I blogged with just a pinch of...

Not All Islands Are Created Equal Some islands flirt. Others seduce. A few, if you're lucky, hold your gaze and whisper 'stay a little...

Need a hot weather escape? From rooftop pools in London to barefoot stays by the beach, here are 15 hotels across the UK offering swim-worthy style for a last-minute long weekend.

A sultry catch-up between Jess and her best friend Ana reveals what really unfolded at Desire Riviera Maya Pearl in Mexico. Moonlit moments, whispered bets and the kind of connection that lingers longer than tan lines.

Mr. Lennox didn’t want insurance for his yacht while it was transported. He wanted his insurance company to move it. As asset protection blends with high-stakes looming divorce, unpack the story behind the impossible request and the polite no that followed.

They don’t speak but they hold stories. In shelves, in drawers, in old photos and faded scents. These quiet memories remember us, even when we forget ourselves.

The stay. Morning sunlight, tangled sheets and no emails. Part Two of this exclusive story set at Desire Riviera Maya Pearl with Jessica and James. Welcome to a new kind of rendezvous. Feeling tempted? You should be.

A dare. A sensual escape. A morning that started the way most stories end with sheets tangled, sun on skin and no deadlines in sight. In Part One of this exclusive story set at Desire Riviera Maya Pearl, Jess and James takes readers inside their moment. Welcome to a new kind of rendezvous.

You'll catch feelings in Montego Bay. Private villas, sea-soaked mornings and guest chefs that make your group chat jealous. Round Hill’s a full-on crush.

Of all the reasons we choose a hotel, spotting a peacock may not top the list—but maybe it should. These 10 unique properties around the world are home to resident peacocks who bring a bit of magic to every stay.

I snap my fruit bowl shut and tuck it back in the fridge next to my Le Creuset flask of pasta he made with all the love. I see all his personal touches. A little like having my own personal concierge, but for my heart. I smile and then follow Noemie out the office doors.

Mrs Nadler had long hung up. But I carried on reading through the cover changes. The earlier telephone conversation drawing a small...

And then, would you believe, they insisted on security lights in the pool. I mean, were they expecting jewel thieves to arrive in scuba gear

What does your coffee table books say about you? Does it scream, 'I’m sophisticated!' but whisper, 'I’ve only read the first 10 pages.'

In Days of Cafés and a Laptop, I reflect on artist Jack Vettriano and the quiet inspiration found in coffee shops, creativity and solo café moments. A tribute to the art that moves us—and the cafés that spark the muses.

James and Jessica attend the wedding rehearsal of James' ex’s sister. Drama, or just a celebration? Tensions stir.