Author: Mel

What Should You Look for When Comparing Emergency Vets in Your Area?

What Should You Look for When Comparing Emergency Vets in Your Area?

Choosing the right emergency vet can make a major difference in how fast a pet receives care during an unexpected health problem. Pet owners often look for nearby clinics that stay open around the clock and can handle urgent situations without delay. Knowing what to 

Exploring Tokyo’s Neighbourhoods: Shibuya, Asakusa, and Beyond

Exploring Tokyo’s Neighbourhoods: Shibuya, Asakusa, and Beyond

Tokyo is a city that reveals itself slowly, corner by corner, neighbourhood by neighbourhood. It’s a place where neon canyons open into quiet shrines, where centuries-old craft shops sit beside futuristic towers, and where the smallest gestures — a bow, a lantern’s glow, a soft 

Spanish Rodeos Uncovered: Essential Insights and Best Places to Witness the Thrill

Spanish Rodeos Uncovered: Essential Insights and Best Places to Witness the Thrill

Spain is a country that lives through its traditions. You hear it in the clap of a flamenco dancer’s hands, see it in the swirl of a fiesta banner caught in the wind, and feel it in the collective breath that rises just before a 

Hidden Japanese Ceremonies: Unveiling the Country’s Lesser-Known Traditions

Hidden Japanese Ceremonies: Unveiling the Country’s Lesser-Known Traditions

Ceremony, in Japan, doesn’t always mean performance. Sometimes, it’s a pause. A cup set gently on a tray, a doorway crossed with quiet respect, a shared glance between people who understand the value of silence. Across the islands, these hidden traditions carry stories older than 

I TRIED THIS BABY MONITOR APP FOR MY DOG — AND I’M NEVER GOING BACK

I TRIED THIS BABY MONITOR APP FOR MY DOG — AND I’M NEVER GOING BACK

You’d think by now, after years of dog-parenting, I’d have mastered the art of keeping calm while leaving my dog home alone. Spoiler alert: I haven’t. Senior years bring new challenges in dog ownership and for us this has been the arrival of separation anxiety. 

How to Create a Calming Work-from-Home Space

How to Create a Calming Work-from-Home Space

The shift to remote work has brought flexibility, but it has also blurred the lines between our personal and professional lives. When your living room doubles as your boardroom and your kitchen table is your cubicle, finding a sense of peace can feel like an 

Why Every Kitchen Really Needs Ramekins

Why Every Kitchen Really Needs Ramekins

If you’re anything like me, you love your kitchen — and also love finding cookware that’s not just practical, but beautiful too. For those of us working with smaller spaces, every purchase needs to be intentional. It’s all about making the most of your cupboard 

Tractive Dog 6 GPS Tracker Review

Tractive Dog 6 GPS Tracker Review

We are huge fans of the Tractive trackers and have been using them for many years now. As whippet owners, a really reliable GPS device is worth its weight in gold- particularly as we do have one whippet with dubious recall. We were recently asked 

The Ultimate Guide to Finding Dog-Friendly Accommodation

The Ultimate Guide to Finding Dog-Friendly Accommodation

Travelling with your dog opens up a whole world of adventures. But let’s be honest – finding dog-friendly accommodation that genuinely welcomes dogs (rather than just tolerating them) can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack.  The good news is that more and 

Dog Walks For Exercise: Burning Calories with your Dog!

Dog Walks For Exercise: Burning Calories with your Dog!

Walking your dog is a cherished daily ritual, but did you know that with a few mindful tweaks, these strolls can become effective weight loss sessions? By incorporating the science of calorie cycling varying your walking pace and intensity—you can maximize the calorie-burning potential of