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Chocolate Themed Christmas Movies
Six fun chocolate-themed Christmas movies to watch this holiday season. Love chocolate and travel? You will love these entertaining, family-friendly Christmas movies.

Michelle's Monologues
Dec 19, 20252 min read


Make It York This Christmas
Christmas in York dates back to Roman times with the mid-winter festival of Saturnalia (around December 17-25). The earliest Christian celebration - "Feast of Nativity" in Britain is sometimes cited as having occurred in York in 521 AD. Over 2,000 years of evolving into modern celebrations of today. Here is why you should make it, York this Christmas.

Michelle's Monologues
Dec 9, 20258 min read


Welsh collaboration results in beautiful, bilingual packaging for popular chocolate brand
A Welsh collaboration that brought together the stunning art of Driftwood Designs to adorn the packaging of clever chocolate makers Coco Pzazz, resulting in a product that is pleasing to both the eye and the taste-buds. The packaging is completely bilingual, appealing to Welsh and English speakers. If you have been reading the blog for a while, you will know I love both Driftwood Designs and chocolate! Read on to find out more about this fantastic collaboration and a visit to

Michelle's Monologues
Sep 29, 20254 min read


One Week Itinerary For The English Lakes
One-week itinerary for the English Lakes, Lake District National Park. From delicious local food to unique railway trips and more.

Michelle's Monologues
Sep 28, 20247 min read


Exploring Gairloch and The Isle of Skye, Scotland
What to know when planning your trip to Gairloch and the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Five-day itinerary departing from Edinburgh.

Michelle's Monologues
Mar 14, 20246 min read


The Top Five Places In Edinburgh To Enjoy A Hot Chocolate
Happy World Hot Chocolate Day! Here are the top five places in Edinburgh to enjoy a hot chocolate. Including views and a historical pub.

Michelle's Monologues
Jan 31, 20242 min read


What's On This Valentine's Day In Scotland - 2024
Something for everyone this Valentine's Day including stargazing, romantic getaways, spa retreats, candlelight dinners and more in Scotland.

Michelle's Monologues
Jan 11, 20242 min read


Christmas Inspired Fictional Books For The Holidays
Christmas-inspired-books for the holidays. Fun fictional reads set in Scotland and beyond, one with seasonal family favourite recipes too!

Michelle's Monologues
Dec 15, 20233 min read


Pumpkin Packed
Loving all things pumpkin. Here is a compilation blog with pumpkin crafts, recipes, chocolate and more. Happy autumn pumpkins;)

Michelle's Monologues
Oct 28, 20223 min read


Cheerful Buddha CBD Chocolate Review
Cheerful Buddha CBD Chocolate handmade bean to bar with cacao from one of the most remote cacao growing regions - Seram Island, Indonesia.

Michelle's Monologues
May 24, 20223 min read


Valentine's Day Gift Guide
There are always so many ideas for Valentine's Day but here are some that are unusual, fun, delicious, and help small businesses.

Michelle's Monologues
Feb 8, 20223 min read


ChocFACE Edible Photograph Chocolates
ChocFACE created during lockdown creates delicious Belgium chocolates with your favourite images. An ideal gift for many an occasion.

Michelle's Monologues
Mar 18, 20212 min read


Easter For Adults
There are times when it is nice to self indulge, Easter is definitely one of these times. Here's how you can enjoy -Easter for adults.

Michelle's Monologues
Mar 31, 20202 min read


Edinburgh's No1 Chocolate Experience
Love chocolate? You will love The Chocolatarium! Located in the heart of Edinburgh's old town, this is one attraction you must visit.

Michelle's Monologues
Dec 9, 20192 min read


A to Z Travel Blog - Peru
Discover the lost Inca Cities of Gold in Peru. From Ollantaytambo, Huaca PucIIana and of course Machu Picchu. Top travel tips too.

Michelle's Monologues
Apr 29, 20195 min read


Vietnamese Chocolate
Vietnam seems the most unlikely of places for Cocoa, but did you know the French colonists planted Cocoa in the 1800's? Vietnamese chocolate

Michelle's Monologues
Mar 29, 20183 min read


A to Z Travel Blog - Belgium
Belgium might have missed your radar but here's why you should visit this diverse country, packed with history, architecture and chocolate.

Michelle's Monologues
Feb 27, 20182 min read


The World Of Honey
Honey was first discovered by humans over 10,000 years ago. Today you can enjoy a bee keeping experience, health and well-being properties.

Michelle's Monologues
Sep 19, 20175 min read


Flower Of Scotland Heather - A Wee Highland Coo Van Adventure
The Heilan' Coo Van's are back on the road with a new recruit this year - Heather. Heather is also one of Scotland's traditional flowers.

Michelle's Monologues
May 1, 20173 min read


The Fairtrade City of Edinburgh
Food of The Gods - Chocolate. Buying fairtrade chocolate, what fairtrade chocolate is also alternative chocolate uses here in Scotland.

Michelle's Monologues
Oct 27, 20162 min read
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