Last week I travelled to Edinburgh, the Scottish capital for the Grand Opening event of the Courtyard by Marriott. As we all arrived it was rather chilly with some snow still on the ground, but luckily enough we were all prepared and ready to tackle the city of Edinburgh with a spot of lunch and a walking tour! Before all that we headed to our rooms for a brief moment, which gave us a chance to quickly check out the room and the amenities such as complimentary drinks, toiletries, towels and full use of the in room free wi-fi. 

Lunch was at Devils Advocate which was a mixture of traditional English food, good whiskey and great atmosphere. I personally went for the steak (and so did the rest of the group pretty much!) The meal itself was sublimed to say the least and along with great service it was a match made in heaven. Afterwards it was time for a quick tour round Edinburgh before we party. Below are a few images I took during the tour, such sights we saw were the Parliament building, The Royal Mile and a few interesting spots located in the town. 

Once back at the hotel we all got done up for the nights festivities to dance the night away. Unfortunately I didn't manage to capture many photos of the party as we've all got to have some down time now and then!

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Edinburgh itself was amazing, but unfortunately I only got to spend one night which I was slightly sad about. I'm sure i'll be back in the future and i'll certainly be checking into the Courtyard by Marriott which is linked, so take a look for yourself and book a short get away today!

I stayed at the Trianon Palace Versailles Hotel - link here

Above photos: Marie Antoinette's Estate

Above photos: Palace of Versailles

Above photos: The Louvre

Palais Royale

Outfit details: Jacket - H&M
Jumper - Next
Jeans (customized)- New Look
Shoes - River Island

Outfit details: Suit, Shirt & Shoes - Topman
Jumper - Next

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Outfit details: Coat - New Look
Bag - Michael Kors
Jeans - Pepe Jeans
Shoes - Nike

Vlog credit: Kellie Baldwin

​Recently I took a short trip across London to Queensway for some traditional Chinese cuisine.
As we entered the restaurant, we were taken to our table amongst beautiful typical decorations, such as lanterns, ornate statues and flora. 

Shortly after this, our order was then taken and to start was Prawn Crackers, followed by Pork Dim Sum and Chicken Satay on Skewers. The sauces that came with the Prawn Crackers were a perfect mixture of spicy and sweet, along with the Dim Sum and Chicken Satay; this was a great mix for a first course.
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For mains, we opted for Lemon Chicken with Boiled Rice and Sautéed Vegetables, which was not only well presented, but a great example of good Chinese food too.

After our starters and mains, we were pretty much full to the brim - but of course had space for dessert. We chose a lovely Mango Pudding which neither of us wanted to share!

Overall, from start to a very satisfying finish, the experience was sublime. If you are a fan of Chinese food I highly recommend this place!

This past week, I was invited by the Lancaster London to sample their new non-alcoholic Seedlip cocktails. Seedlip is the world's first distilled non-alcoholic spirit. The aim is to have a good night without the need to consume alcohol, and to be able to enjoy and savour the taste, without the hangover (or if you're participating in dry January!)

For those that prefer a homegrown taste, Lancaster London have created the Seedlip Garden 108 & Elderflower Tonic (our personal favourite), the Curds Away, and the Seedlip Garden 108 & Apple Soda cocktails.

They have also created the Seedlip Spice 94 & Fever Tree Indian Tonic, Seedlip Spice Martini and Spice Sour, for those who prefer a little kick in their drinks.

All cocktails are shown below and come presented exactly as you see them, retailing at £7 per drink.

For any reservations please call 020 7551 6000 or visit www.lancasterlondon.com.

For a list of Stockists please visit the website here.

As we entered, we were pleasantly greeted and shown to our table. Just from looking around, we felt at ease, and under no pressure to be rushed. The decor itself was perfectly fitting of a traditional Thai restaurant, including decorations such as gold Bhuddas, wall art, and a luxurious red and gold colour scheme creating an inviting atmosphere. It is ideally located right next to Southwark tube station, down a side street. 

To ensure an authentic taste, around 80% of the ingredients are shipped in directly from Thailand, although locally sourced foods are also used.
Before taking a look at our food choices, take a look at their online menu and decide for yourself what your choices will be.
​Link - here.

Our choices are listed below for you.

Satay Chicken Skewers (4) with Peanut Sauce.

Moo Yang (on the right)

Both starters were equally delicious, but there are vegetarian options available also.
For all you avid Thai lovers, these were some of the best Thai starters we have EVER had.

Selection of alcoholic/non-alcoholic cocktails.

On to the mains, and we opted for a Green Thai Chicken Curry with Sticky Rice, and a Panang Chicken (Red Thai Curry) with White Jasmine Rice.
Unfortunately after we finished our mains we were way too full for dessert, however the dessert selection did look amazing.

We are planning a return trip very soon!

For any dietary requirements and bookings, please refer to the website linked above.

New York at Christmas time is truly a magical setting. Nearly every corner you turn is like that from a film, especially as you admire all the decorations. The one sight that took my breath away was the Rockefeller Tree (as its kind of a big deal). The view from the Empire State was incredible as the skyline was a shower of light, and a view I'll never forget. I also made sure to visit the Statue of Liberty and Central Park before heading home, but there's still so much more for me to do next time. But I'll make sure to visit when it's a bit warmer next time!!

Outfit details: Coat - Topman
Jumper - Old Harry
Jeans - Topman

These rainbow bagels can be found at The Bagel Store in Brooklyn. Directions can be found on their website

Outfit details: Coat & Scarf - Superdry (both items can be found on website)
Jeans - Topman
Boots - H&M

Timex recently launched a campaign involving the hashtag #TakeTime.
Here is my #TakeTime moment amongst the crowds in Times Square.
You can follow this link to find this particular watch.

Soaking up the French Riviera sun with my Tarifa and Company customised swim shorts. Check out their website here and get yours today.

Wearing all Superdry featuring part of Idris Elba's new collection with Superdry.
​Shirt - here • Shorts - here

Acessories including H&M aviators and Miansai bracelet

The famous Fairmont Hairpin

Forbes and Lewis Large Somerset Holdall - here

Rogue industries Bison wallet helping me keep my money in check around Monaco. Get yours here.

Cars from the Prince of Monaco's private collection

Superdry T-shirt (selection here) and shorts here.

​A couple of weeks ago, I took part in the very first Poke-run around London with Virgin Active.
Pokemon Go has taken the world by storm, as all ages are jumping on the craze, with many of us re-living our childhood.

Virgin Active decided to incorporate both exercise and catching Pokemon, as the game itself requires movement around locations in order to fully play the game.

The workout proved a huge success, along with myself and others nearer to becoming Pokemon masters. 

Check out what the press had to say here:
The Telegraph
​Gay Times

Last week, I received freshly ground coffee from the guys at Pact, and myself being a coffee lover, I was delighted to try the variety of flavours Pact has to offer!
There are currently eight different flavours available via their website - however, some are limited edition, and can sell out fast!
Located in Bermondsey, Pact HQ is where the magic happens and I was invited along to see the coffee grinding process and to taste the coffee just minutes after.

Since my visit to Pact HQ, I am now a strong believer that coffee can be a force for good.
This mainly means that coffee farmers receive fair wages and build sustainable relationships for years to come, assuring their futures. 

To read the full story about Pact, click here: Pact - About

As a little treat, Pact have given me a voucher code to share with you all. 
This code will give you a free V60 machine with any order.
Simply type 'JCDPETERSSENTME' to claim your V60 machine on their website here.

This week I had the opportunity to test out the NuBand Activ+. As well as eating healthy I regularly work out, so this fitness band helped me stay on track, kept me motivated and fit in with my daily routine. It's features include:
Smarter activity and sleep tracker.
Offer healthy sports guides.
Track your sleep and wake up silently with a vibrating alarm.
Remind you to move when you’ve been inactive for a long time.
Motivate you to get your desired goal.
Splash Proof.
Compatible with Andriod and iOS.

UK retailers include Argos, Grattan and JD Williams.
​www.nubandsports.com