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Showing posts with label lifestyle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lifestyle. Show all posts
Tuesday, 6 February 2018
Friday, 19 May 2017
KIMBERLY WYATT X ZAKTI ACTIVEWEAR LAUNCH
Something I don't normally share on here (maybe I should start?) is fitness!
Saturday, 24 December 2016
MOTHERLAND
Hello lovelies,
I recently came back from the motherland, that is Nigeria!
I'm still on a high at the moment and I kinda don't wanna come down, because I had such an amazing time whilst I was out there.
I visited three states. First stop being Lagos. I love Lagos for some downtime, where I visit my grandparents, nieces and nephews. I also get to explore, going to markets. My favourite being Balogun. One of the biggest markets in Lagos located on the Island. You can find almost everything there from fabrics to homeware. It is huge!!
I visited three states. First stop being Lagos. I love Lagos for some downtime, where I visit my grandparents, nieces and nephews. I also get to explore, going to markets. My favourite being Balogun. One of the biggest markets in Lagos located on the Island. You can find almost everything there from fabrics to homeware. It is huge!!
Another state I visited was River state. I stayed in the capital Port Harcourt, known for it's crude oil refineries. I was invited to a beautiful traditional wedding out there and it was so nice. We took in the sights whilst driving through the city...it's the cleanest, greenest place I have seen. My birthday fell on the day I was in PH, so it was nice to be in the heat for a change.
Oh and I must say, they have the yummiest grilled catfish dish out there. Just letting y'all know.
The last place I visited was Edo State. I stayed in Benin City. Again, another day of seeing family and sights. Did lots more touristy stuff in the city like going to the cinema and restaurant hopping, which is enjoyable for me.
As you can see, I have a lot of food pictures because the food is everything in Nigeria! I literally ate till my hearts content (if I could have roasted plantain right now I would *inserts crying face*).
I had such a lovely time, and can't wait to be back!
Maybe Abuja next time?
See ya X
Oh and I must say, they have the yummiest grilled catfish dish out there. Just letting y'all know.
The last place I visited was Edo State. I stayed in Benin City. Again, another day of seeing family and sights. Did lots more touristy stuff in the city like going to the cinema and restaurant hopping, which is enjoyable for me.
As you can see, I have a lot of food pictures because the food is everything in Nigeria! I literally ate till my hearts content (if I could have roasted plantain right now I would *inserts crying face*).
I had such a lovely time, and can't wait to be back!
Maybe Abuja next time?
See ya X
Sunday, 14 August 2016
CHILLING WITH INNOCENT
The event was held at the very trendy Fruit Towers in Ladbroke Grove and it was literally the most impressive HQ I’ve ever been to.
It's just office #goals!
The talk of the evening was with Happiness
Consultant, Samantha Clarke. She shared inspiring tips and techniques on how to
keep your cool in dilemmas you may face in your everyday life. This was very
exhilarating to hear and did put things into perspective on how you can be
better in situations.
The main points from Samantha’s talk I noted:
·
Educate yourself on your
emotional wealth
· Think about what are your reasons before you lash out on someone
· Be authentic with your needs and your wants
· Be more fulfilled
· Be innovative, don’t stagnate
· Think about what are your reasons before you lash out on someone
· Be authentic with your needs and your wants
· Be more fulfilled
· Be innovative, don’t stagnate
Just before the end of the event, we were
handed a boxed goodie bag filled with more coconut water (I couldn’t get enough
of the coco that day) and a slogan tee!
Overall, I had such a lovely time and
turned out to be very helpful.
Kudos to Innocent!
Kudos to Innocent!
Innocent are stocked in majority of food stores in the UK and parts of Europe, so try them out if you haven’t done so.
Hope you liked!
Bernie xx
Monday, 1 August 2016
RESTAURANT REVIEW: WHERE THERE'S SALADS, THERE'S DRESSED
Hey guys! This is my first restaurant
review I did whilst I was in Thailand, Bangkok earlier this year. If you happen
to be heading to the city soon (hey, what
are the odds!). I'm here to let you know that this is not your boring, regular, healthy eating joint!
Cue Dressed.
The 4th newest branch found in
the Exchange Tower, minutes away from Asok BTS. Is a great location for daily
commuters, expats and tourists in the area who are in need of a health kick!
Finding health conscious spots are a dime a
dozen these days, especially in Thailand.
With all the amazing street food here, you
can get lost in what is really and truly beneficial for you. With what seem to
be a gap in the market for healthy eating, Dressed has been able to deliver
locally organic sourced ingredients for you to relish.
The atmosphere of the restaurant was the instant
focus. Surrounded by light and neutral tones from the décor, it creates a cosy,
warm feel added with snuggly cushions. It's sure to make your hearty dining experience, a comfortable one.
What sets this branch apart from the
others, is the new and introduced dishes which includes:
High Energy Salad, Penne Sun dried Tomato
with Spinach, Carolina BBQ Chicken Panini, Curry Easter Egg Salad Sandwich and
smoothies, such as Green Super Food Smoothies for Natural High Energy and so
forth.
Indecisive? Believe me, there are lots of
options on the menu from salads, wraps, paninis, pastas, sandwiches and soups.
I don’t know about you, but for me, I go into ultimate ‘hard-to-choose’ mode
when it comes to a lot of options. If this is you, then you would love the
‘create your own’ option, of the salad, pasta, wraps and smoothies, made to
your taste. Your creation of salads,
simply starting from, 89 baht, wraps from 99 baht and your pasta from 119
baht.
If you are quite the smoothie lover, the
new Berry Slim, a part of the green
superfoods smoothies, is loaded with nutritious, natural high energy of
goodness. Ingredients containing yogurt, mixed oak, mint, mixed berries,
almonds, quinoa and honey is sure to have your health pulses yearning for more.
The quinoa in the smoothie, sourced from
Radiance whole foods, may just be a winner for me, because of the blend of quinoa and
its nice, creamy texture. A one of a kind.
I wouldn’t
recommend before or whilst eating, as it’s thick consistency is almost like a meal itself!
For all the gym nuts out there, you can
add a spoonful of protein powder to your shakes, so you don’t have to. Starting
from the price of 20 baht. This makes stepping out the gym and getting your
protein smoothie on the go so much easier. Let’s not forget about the hot
beverages such as organic coffee being served, in case you’re not the smoothie
type.
Let’s get to the mains!
If you prefer your salad’s a bit less busy
then I would recommend The Smoked Salmon,
it’s got your tomatoes, your onions and it is really refreshing, topped
with a dusting of fresh salmon, draped over your greens.
You
simply can’t go wrong with pumpkin!
Last and certainly not least, the finisher (or
the starter if you prefer), is the heavenly Dulche de
leche crepe rolls. This flavourful goodness gives you a choice of three
crepes to choose from. I tried the milk chocolate one and let’s just say, the
words, supple, warm and memorable come to mind when you get a taste of this. The
thin crepe makes this desert the ultimate indulgence.
No guilty feeling over
here.
You
can find the new Dressed branch at:
Exchange
Tower Building (Asok Intersection).
Opened
daily from 9am to 9pm
Visit
online: www.dressedthailand.com
Hope you enjoyed my review
Bernie xx
Thursday, 19 May 2016
PHUKET DIARY
Damn Bernie! Back at it again with another travel diary...
Yep, this time on the beautiful, picturesque island of Phuket.
As promised, I wanted to share and take you guys on this journey with me, recapping on the amazing time I spent on Thailand's most popular island.
As you can tell, we spent most our time by the beach. I say we, as in with my best friend and her other half. We did lots of swimming, reading, boat rides to other famous beaches and pretty much soaking it all up. It's a bliss getaway!
We travelled to Phuket during the high season (April), which means, the time of the year when temperatures are hitting 40-45 degrees! Little rain and oppressively hot weather. Enough to have tourists from all over swarming into the island. It can get really overcrowded during high season, so it's best you travel to less popular parts, if you want a little privacy.
We managed to do that with a rental car and headed to Krabi, where we visited (hidden gems) places and beaches in Ao Nang, Railay beach etc.
Taxis in Phuket are not cheap compared to Bangkok. I learnt the painful way by being ripped off 300 baht for a two minute car ride. (Still hurts thinking about it) So beware!
However, cost of accommodation, dining out, drinks, are all relatively cheap. I would say a week is a good enough time to explore the area and relax!
Overall, I had a wonderful time in Thailand and I definitely need to come back, as there is so much more places to visit!
I think am ready for my next adventure...
Have you visited Thailand? Where did you go and what were your thoughts?
Bernie xx
Sunday, 8 May 2016
BANGKOK DIARY
Reminiscing about my trip to Thailand last month, I spent the first part of my holiday in the capital Bangkok! A city of exploring and adventures, you can certainly get yourself lost in.
Taking boat trips to places, such as Khao San road and stopping for fresh fruits and delicious street food by the sidewalk, it's enough to have you strolling for hours without even knowing it. (As long as I get my coconut water fix, I will stroll till the wheels fall off).
My favourite place has to be the astonishing Grand Palace.
Thailand's most famous landmark that was previously the home of the Thai King for over 150 years. This place exudes happiness, serenity and calmness. Oh and the building, what a beauty. I could've easily moved in to one of the temples because of how gorgeous they were.
If you are about the city life - that hustle and bustle? You will enjoy it here.
Shopping here can either make you or break you! Coming from someone who was nearly diagnosed from a shopping addiction because everything was so darn cheap!
(Joking about the diagnosis people, but you get the drift).
Anyway, I truly had an amazing time, visiting my best friend and learning about the culture.
Hope you like the photos!
I have plenty more snaps of Thailand in a upcoming post...stay tuned!
Bernie xx
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