Who doesn't love sushi and a day out? Recently, I treated the other half (and myself) to a luxury sushi masterclass at The Prince Akatoki hotel in London, booked through Virgin Experience Days. Discovering the art of making sushi, giving it a go and eating all our efforts at the end, whilst enjoying the zen [...]
Author: sophisobel
Lifestyle blogger | Gin lover. I write about life after graduation, restaurant reviews and lovely books I've read.
Oh Baby! What I Didn’t Expect in Pregnancy
Finding out you’re pregnant is an emotional rollercoaster, to put it lightly. However the bundle of joy comes into being, whatever journey you’ve been on, it must be pretty life changing news for anyone. For me, it was an equal mix of beyond excited and bloody terrified. On my way to joining the Mum club, [...]
Lockdown Diaries: The Year of the Unknown
The year 2020 certainly hasn’t gone the way we expected it to. In a situation that no one can control, there’s a global pandemic and we’re suddenly spending more than enough time inside with family members. Every news update about COVID-19 is serious, worrying and surreal. Everyone is baking banana bread and shaving their heads. [...]
Harry’s Dolce Vita in Knightsbridge
Italian food has a special place in my heart, given how much I adore anything laden with carbs and cheese. When I asked for recommendations for a new Italian restaurant to try in London, everyone offered the same answer - Harry's Dolce Vita, for an authentic, romantic experience. Harry's Dolce Vita is located next to [...]
Valentines Gift Guide: 5 Gift Ideas for a Student Budget
For far too many people, Valentine's Day is intrinsically linked to value, and saying 'I Love You' can lead to increasingly expensive celebrations. February 14th, whether you love it and swoon or whether you think it is money-making scam, is a day that demands attention. As a former student, I used to find a slight [...]