Hello, I am writing this blog post to talk about some tips that I would have told my past self and also to give insight into my experience of buying a home as a single woman at aged 30 in the UK. 1) Small steps will get you there The deposit saving was the longest phase of the buying process. I had hoped that I would meet someone during my twenties as it feels as though from a young age we are taught that you meet a guy, buy a house then have a family. However at the end of the day we are responsible for our lives and we can create the lives that we want if we put in enough work towards it. If you are reading this article, please do not feel alone. There are a growing number of women taking matters into their own hands and buying a property on their own. It may take a bit longer but all of the decisions are yours, you can decorate how you want and you can crea...
Hello, Me and my friend fancied a winter break to Dubrovnik and after doing some research we decided to also have a day trip to Bosnia and Montenegro. Here is my review of our trip in Sept 2024. Day One- Croatia We arrived late at night and we were greeted with the soft lapping of waves as we stumbled up the steps to our apartment. We had a nice lazy lie in and managed to book in last minute to a walking tour who took us around the old town of Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik itself is small city and easy to walk around and navigate. It a beautiful place with crystal aqua water, mountains and stunning buildings. After the walking tour we treated ourselves to a lovely lunch overlooking to harbour and had some tasty ice cream. Then we walked the walls which was quite strenuous and had a few stops with a nice ice cold cola to quench our thirst. In the afternoon we enjoyed some time on the beach. I feel like one day is enough to explore the main sites of Dubrovnik. I would definitely...