Although Ancient Rome was around well before the arrival of Christianity, the word “Vatican” was used even then to describe the area that is now The Vatican City (officially the State of Vatican City). The most obvious thing that people know about the Vatican City is that it is the home of the Pope and […]
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When in Rome…
As the gloomy British winter looms outside, I can’t help but dream about one of the best cities I’ve ever visited: Rome. I went to Rome in Summer 2015 with my favourite human in the would: my mummy! Neither of us had ever been to Italy before but always wanted to and as I […]
Feliz Navidad Anna!
Feliz Navidad Anna! Last Saturday I was wondering why I was struggling so much to get in the Christmas spirit. All my friends at home were in the Christmas spirit. So much so that I knew they were all either lying in bed hungover or having a hungover train/car journey home. I love Christmas, I […]
Home Sweet Home
Home Sweet Home “You’re back in England?!” Yeah, I am, SURPRISE! I’ve had to keep it all completely secret because on Saturday night I surprised one of my best friends from school at her birthday night out in Birmingham! I booked the flights only a month or so ago so they were pretty pricey but […]
10 Reasons Why I’m Quintessentially British
The struggles of a quintessentially British girl abroad. I’m amazing, I stand out in a crowd, I’m weird and foreign but sadly some of the attention I receive proves that I’m very much a stereotypical British girl. (I do so hope everybody reads this in my posh RP accent). I know what you’re thinking and […]
Growing up and saying goodbye!
Well, I can deny it no more; I’m officially an adult! My 21stBirthday was the 9th of September so obviously I did lots to celebrate! The celebrations started the weekend before with a meal at Zizzi’s with my oldest friends; Lauren, Chloe and Martha. We’ve been friends almost since birth so they feel like sisters […]