Sports Surfing

The Art of The Wetsuit

Surfing might just be my favourite sport ever. Yes, I grew up in NYC sans beaches, land-locked Austria and leaned to surf in Scotland… but it’s still become one of my favourite pastimes. It’s one of the few things I would really drop everything…

October 11, 2015
Blogging

5 Things You Should Know Before Starting A Blog

So you wanna start a blog? (Or already have one and like reading these “things you should know before starting a blog” posts anyway?) Awesome-sauce! A new month means a new blogging-tips post! When I started my first blog (#tbt to Dipped In Gold),…

October 1, 2015
Fitness

What’s the Deal with Vitamin D?

Vitamin D comes from the sun. Everyone knows that. But whyyyyyy do we need vitamin D? What does it even do? And most puzzlingly: how do we get vitamin D? We’re humans, not plants. All these questions occurred to me while I was soaking…

September 27, 2015
Travel

Travel Wish List

I’m sure you’ve seen Fall Wardrobe Wish Lists galore. And I’m sure they all made you drool but I think one can only see so many earthy-toned-huge-knit sweaters (don’t get me wrong though; I’m right there drooling with you!). SO instead, here’s my travel…

September 24, 2015
Travel

The Art of the Weekend Trip: How To Plan A Weekend Get-Away

Even though school seems to have just started, I already am getting a sudden wanderlust. Going to school in Europe is amazing but somewhat frustrating because I feel like I should be traveling all over! To satisfy this itch to travel, I’ve been planning…

September 22, 2015
Culture Music Uncategorized

Jam Sesh II

In case you missed it, don’t forget to check out G&J’s first Jam Session. This batch of tunes is just what I’ve been listening to on repeat. I think they’re all perfect for chilling out by the pool, catching the last hours of summer…

September 17, 2015
Food

5 Step 5 Minute £5 Salmon Salad

I’ll be the first to admit I’m no cook. As in: I just learned how to cook salmon last month. (I’m a little embarrassed but hey, better late than never?). Not only am I a huge fan quick easy and healthy recipes but if…

September 15, 2015
Fitness Tips

Sleeping Too Much: Yeah, It’s a Real Thing

I love my sleep. I’ll take a solid 9 hours of beauty rest over most night-time events. Yeah, I’m that person. And while some of you might be gasping and wishing for the ability to hit the sack before 2am, let me tell you:…

September 12, 2015