by Keyta Hawkins | Dec 22, 2024 | TRAVEL
I recently found myself back in my former home, Dubai, with work – which of course I subsequently extended into a personal holiday to catch up with old friends out there. After spending a good few years out there, by the time I moved back to the UK I felt like I...
by Keyta Hawkins | Sep 22, 2024 | EUROPE, TRAVEL
Originally, the plan was to head down to Cornwall to get a few days away, however, unforeseen circumstances thwarted that so a last minute plan was required stat. So, it was concluded that the next best thing would be an impromptu trip to Italy, hopefully for some...
by Keyta Hawkins | Jun 9, 2024 | CITY, TRAVEL
I recently headed to somewhere that has been on my travel list for far too long: New York. Admittedly, this was my first ever trip to the States. How I’ve made it this long having never ventured across the pond, I’m not quite sure. As I was long overdue a...
by Keyta Hawkins | Mar 16, 2024 | TRAVEL
We are days away from spring and undeniable harbingers of the impending warmer weather have started to appear: daffodils are out in full force; lighter and longer evenings; hot cross buns (yes I’ve already been indulging). I always breathe a sigh of relief when it’s...
by Keyta Hawkins | Feb 10, 2024 | ENGLAND, TRAVEL
Sometimes, we all need a little escapism from the minutiae of the day-to-day, and for me there are presciently two ways that I like to do just that: an adventure somewhere new or disappearing into something all engrossing, such as a book. On this occasion I decided to...
by Keyta Hawkins | Dec 23, 2023 | EUROPE, TRAVEL
In a bid to get a bit of winter sunshine without having to travel too far, it was decided that a trip to Malta was in order. It was only recently that Malta came onto my travel radar, following a strong recommendation from a friend. I’m so glad that we did go...