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  • ABOUT
  • TRAVELS
    • General Travels
    • Wellness
    • Canada
    • England
      • London
    • Scotland
  • STUFF + THINGS
    • Drinks
    • Eats
    • Ex-pat Life
    • Wellness
  • PODCAST
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    • Yoga Blog Posts
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  • Books,  Podcast,  Stuff + Things

    Ep. 59 – Books I’m Reading In 2023

    February 26, 2023 / No Comments

    What will you read over a cup of something lovely this year? In this short and sweet first episode of 2023, I share my initial reading list and book recommendations for the year.  With a mix of fiction and inspiration and everything in between, it’s a list I’m particularly excited about. Have a listen for some 2023 book inspo! Click here for the list of books I chat about in this episode.  Thanks for listening! See you next time…

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    Yasmine
  • 2023 book list Yasmine Hardcastle West Coast City Girl
    Books,  Stuff + Things

    11 Books I’m Reading in 2023

    February 12, 2023 / No Comments

    What’s on your reading list this year? With a mix of fiction and inspiration and everything in between, I’m particularly enthusiastic about my 2023 book list. Here’s the list for the first half of the year.

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  • Alpaca walk Derbyshire
    England,  Stuff + Things,  United Kingdom

    Walking with Alpacas in Derbyshire

    November 13, 2022 / No Comments

    A few weeks ago, I celebrated my 39th birthday, thus kicking off my 40th year. As one of my gifts, the Brit surprised me with an alpaca walk in the Peak District. Read on for a cuteness overload and to learn about these delightful fluffy animals.

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  • Black turtleneck feature on West Coast City Girl
    Stuff + Things,  Style

    Ode to the Black Turtleneck

    September 25, 2022 / No Comments

    It's officially autumn, which means sweater weather! Specifically, turtlenecks, and I love turtlenecks — a black turtleneck in particular. Cozy yet chic, it's the ultimate clothing multitasker, but doesn't have to be expensive. Super versatile, it's essential for any woman's wardrobe, This is my ode to the black turtleneck

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  • National Trust, Blogger Yasmine Hardcastle walking in the countryside of Ickworth in Suffolk
    Stuff + Things,  Style

    Trek Like a Princess: My review of royally approved hiking boots

    February 19, 2022 / No Comments

    Fun fact: I lived in Vancouver my entire life and never owned a pair of hiking boots. Trail runners, yes. But it wasn't until moving to the UK that I finally bought proper boots. And who better to look to than the Duchess of Cambridge for some outdoor shoe inspiration? This is my review of the Berghaus Supalite II GTX hiking boots.

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  • Stuff + Things

    My Favourite Canadian Brands

    August 2, 2021 / No Comments

    Shopping and supporting Canadian brands has been especially important to me during the pandemic. I've shared my list of favourite Canadian brands and businesses on the blog so you can get at much joy from them as I do.

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  • Ex-pat observations in England
    England,  Ex-pat Life,  Stuff + Things

    Ex-Pat Observations: First Edition

    May 31, 2021 / No Comments

    Living in England hasn't been a culture shock, but there are definitely some quirks. Like hard water, weird crisp flavours and and double-tapped sinks. Welcome to the first edition of my ex-pat observations.

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  • Lessons from pandemic living
    Stuff + Things

    What I’ve Learned About Myself After a Year of Pandemic Living

    April 8, 2021 / No Comments

    Pandemic living... Like most, I'm pretty ******* sick of it. It's been just over a year of it, and... So many ups and downs. But, as with the majority of challenges, I've learned a lot from this past year. Particularly about myself. Some reminders, some new realizations. These are my takeaways.

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Hello, I'm Yasmine. Lovely to see you. I'm a Canadian expat living in the East Midlands of England. I firmly believe we don't have to sacrifice budget or wellness to enjoy our beautiful world. Let's explore!

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