Over the Christmas New Years we decided we wanted some time to relax, recharge, and thaw out from the first half of the London winter and some time in Michigan visiting family, so we headed to Mexico!

From côte de bœuf to crêpes to local cheeses, the Loire Valley is home to many culinary delights. Here are a few eateries you can't miss on your next visit!

If you've been following along with the blog you'll know that we recently visited the Loire Valley in France. This was a special trip for us as it's where Meghan spent about nine months studying abroad during her time at Michigan State. We put together a video of our four days which you can find below featuring some of my favorite drone shots to date.

No trip to the Loire Valley would be complete without a visit to some of the area's renowned chateaus. But with so many, how do you choose the right castle for your visit?

This Loire Valley guesthouse offers a romantic cave in the heart of wine country.

Restaurants on the island are very familiar with gluten-free options plus, as a bonus, many are also dog-friendly!

Eat like a king or queen at this gluten-free gem a stone's throw from the Loire's chateaux!

A few weeks ago my cousin was visiting. We were looking for an adventure to take us out of London. With rain predicted along with strong winds, the weather wasn't cooperating for a quick trip to Scotland - our original plan. We had heard about the Isle of Wight before, so we thought why not give it a shot.