I've been sitting on this news for so long but I can finally speak on it - I'm taking a sabbatical from work! It's something I've been contemplating for a while and I'm excited to be taking the plunge and taking some much needed time out.

New York is like London in many ways in that it continues to run like clockwork in the face of adversity. It's one of many things that makes the concrete jungle almost magnetic and keeps bringing me back for more.

The UK is full of gems outside of London. Just 2.5hrs away is Bath; a city full of history, scenic views and enough tourist attractions making this an ideal weekend escape.

Recharging your batteries needn't take you across the world when you have unspoken wonders on your doorstep. Holidaying with friends from university was the perfect opportunity to catch up and reconnect.

This trip to Canada wasn’t to explore and wander around on my own. It was very much a family affair. However, seeing glimmers of Toronto definitely made me think that there’s more to explore than meets the eye.