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  • ABOUT
  • TRAVELS
    • General Travels
    • Wellness
    • Canada
    • England
      • London
    • Scotland
  • STUFF + THINGS
    • Drinks
    • Eats
    • Ex-pat Life
    • Wellness
  • PODCAST
  • Yoga
    • Yoga Blog Posts
    • Yoga classes
  • Contact
    • Partner / Collab
    • Contact
  • Edinburgh views by Yasmine Hardcastle
    Scotland,  Travel,  United Kingdom

    The Best Views in Edinburgh: A Guide to the City’s Must-See Lookout Points

    January 1, 2023 / No Comments

    Edinburgh is my happy place for many reasons, one of which is all the ways to take in the views of the city. We recently took a road trip up to Scotland, with a 48 hour stop in the Scottish capital. Join me for the best views in Edinburgh.

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    Yasmine
  • Cotswolds
    England,  Travel

    A Picturesque Getaway: 24 Hours in the Cotswolds

    January 20, 2022 / No Comments

    Everything you may have imagined England to look like outside of London, The Cotswolds is a delightful day trip or weekend city break at any time of year. This is our 24-hour winter experience in one of the most picturesque parts of England.

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    Yasmine
  • COVID travel in 2021 suitcases at YVR Airport
    Travel

    Pandemic Travel: Airport Etiquette and My COVID Travel Experience

    September 21, 2021 / No Comments

    It's taken me a few months to decompress from moving to England during the pandemic. COVID travel is no joke, and it was a very eye-opening experience. This is my experience from May 2021, and some dos and don'ts in the realm of airport etiquette.

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    Yasmine
  • Melford Hall Cambridgeshire National Trust
    #GetThrifty,  England,  Travel

    Stately Homes to Visit In Cambridgeshire and Suffolk

    August 18, 2021 / No Comments

    Two of my favourite things to do in England and the rest of the UK are visiting stately homes and taking garden/countryside walks. Cambridgeshire and the neighboring county of Suffolk don’t lack for either. Every visit is a treat for the eyes and also gives me an opportunity to learn more about the history of the area. We purchased a National Trust membership back in the spring and it’s been well worth the £10/month (total). Membership is…

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    Yasmine
  • Blogger Yasmine Hardcastle enjoying breakfast with a view at the Fairmonrt Vancouver Airport Hotel
    Travel

    Pandemic Travel: My Stay at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel

    July 18, 2021 / No Comments

    Do you have a bucket list? I do and I recently got to check something lovely off: I treated myself to a stay at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel (a.k.a. the Fairmont YVR). It's where I spent my last 48 hours in Canada before making the big move to England. Read on for my review of this luxe experience and why it's 100% value for money — especially in COVID times.

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  • Yasmine Hardcastle Blogger
    Travel,  Vancouver

    The Perks of a City Staycation

    September 30, 2020 / No Comments

    In the spirit of supporting local and the need to stay close to home, we recently packed our bags for a city staycation at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre. It was so nice to get out of the house and go “on vacation”. Read on for our experience and the perks of a hotel staycation. *This city staycation blog post first appeared on Destination Vancouver’s Inside Vancouver blog as part of a marketing tactic and contest. Thank…

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    Yasmine
  • gift guide travel
    Stuff + Things,  Travel

    2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Travellers

    November 23, 2019 / No Comments

    Making shopping for the travellers in your life easy with seven under $100 (#GetThrifty for the win!) gift ideas. All you have to do is click.

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    Yasmine
  • #GetThrifty,  England,  London,  Travel,  United Kingdom

    London Budget Hacks for a Quality Stay in the City

    November 5, 2019 / 1 Comment

    London can be an expensive place to visit. But it's entirely possible with limited funds. #GetThrifty in London with these budget hacks!

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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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