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The Reading Room
Perhaps you've been reading from day one. Perhaps you've only just discovered one of my chapters. The Reading Room is where you dip in, dip out or binge read, fall into a story and stay a while. Either way, I am happy to have you here.

GirlWellTravelled
Apr 113 min read


Caribbean Rum: A Spirited Legacy from Island to Glass
The Caribbean rums, from Jamaica's Appleton Estate to Barbados, Puerto Rico and more. Discover distilleries, cocktails and rich traditions.

GirlWellTravelled
7 days ago5 min read


5 Caribbean Islands Where You Party Like a West Indian
Ever felt the pulse of a true West Indian celebration? These five Caribbean islands throw the wildest, most soulful Carnivals on the planet. Bring your feathers and stamina!

GirlWellTravelled
Jun 114 min read


Want Better Trips? Answer This Anti-Boring Travel Questionnaire (No 'Beach or City?' Nonsense)
Forget cookie-cutter travel quizzes. This anti-boring travel questionnaire digs into what actually makes a trip unforgettable for you.

GirlWellTravelled
Jun 84 min read


Coffee and Conversations
Coffee doesn’t just fuel stories, it is one. Romantically sparks conversations to quiet grief, playful office rituals to café musings, this post showcases the many ways coffee connects us. As a comfort, catalyst and character. Pour yourself a cup and come see how often it shows up in the stories we tell.

GirlWellTravelled
Jun 45 min read


Why You Want a Personal Travel Advisor on Speed Dial
The kind that starts with a Personal Travel Advisor, a well-timed out-of-office reply and ends with a tan line. The vacation of a lifetime but no words to best describe it and a deep suspicion your Ibon Spinner came back heavier with memories.

GirlWellTravelled
Jun 14 min read


6 - Call Me Blair: The Rehearsal's Toast
Whatever it is you couldn't knock this man's confidence. And confident he is. Fredric introduces me to the lady seated on my left with...

GirlWellTravelled
May 286 min read


The Lockdown Frappe Recipe That Stuck
No blender. No fluff. Just iced, frothy coffee in under 5 minutes. Back in lockdown, the world went through phases. Sourdough. Banana bread. Tiger King. And, somewhere in between the balcony workouts and banana hoarding, there was… the frappé. You remember it: the frothy, shaken, vigorously-whisked instant coffee drink that took over TikTok, Instagram and probably your group chats. Except unlike the whipped trends that fizzled out, this one stuck. At least in my house.

GirlWellTravelled
May 223 min read


Swipe to Meet Your Cruise Match: The No-Nonsense Guide to Finding Your Cruise Line
Finding the right cruise is like swiping through dating profiles. There's glam, there's grit and there's that one that looks like it knows your deepest vacation fantasies. Swipe to meet your ship soulmate (no ghosting, just coasting).

GirlWellTravelled
May 218 min read


Frog by Adam Handling: A Tasting Menu to Dine For (Even If You Came Alone)
I thought I was having lunch at Frog by Adam Handling. Turns out, I was entering a relationship with whipped chicken fat butter.

GirlWellTravelled
May 185 min read


Little Luxuries: 5 Ritzy Resorts Tailored for Your Discerning Mini Travellers
(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...

GirlWellTravelled
May 118 min read


My Most-Read Restaurant Reviews: Revisited in 2025
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...

GirlWellTravelled
May 75 min read


The Caribbean Island Edit: Where to Go Based on Your Travel Mood
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...

GirlWellTravelled
May 44 min read


15 of the Best UK Hotels with Pools or Beach Access for a Hot Bank Holiday Escape
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.

GirlWellTravelled
May 13 min read


What Really Happened at Desire Riviera Maya Pearl
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.

GirlWellTravelled
May 14 min read


E4 -The Policy: White Gloves Only
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.

GirlWellTravelled
Apr 303 min read


Love Letters to the Objects That Hold Meaning
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.

GirlWellTravelled
Apr 242 min read


What Really Happened At Desire Riviera Maya Pearl
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.

GirlWellTravelled
Apr 202 min read


What Really Happened at Desire Riviera Maya Pearl
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.

GirlWellTravelled
Apr 201 min read


Your Next Vacation Crush Awaits: Round Hill Hotel & Villas
You'll catch feelings in Montego Bay at Round Hill Hotel and Private Villas. Sea-soaked mornings and guest chefs that make your group chat jealous. Round Hill’s a full-on crush.

GirlWellTravelled
Apr 164 min read
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