New cafe in Blaenau Ffestiniog, North Wales, serving food from all around the world with healthier, vegan and gluten free options as well as decadent treats!
“Do you know what? I actually feel like I’m abroad somewhere!” He didn’t know it, but the gushing tourist had just made my day. “Honestly, the smell of the cooking, the music, the atmosphere… It’s hard to believe I’m in Wales!” I… Read More
Perhaps like thalassophiles, who draw their energy from the burst of the waves, there exist a few amongst us who get their rocks off from a more earthly element. I guess we’ll call them pedraphiles. These strange creatures scour the countryside on… Read More
When the lorry finally pulled over, we started getting kitted out. Elbow pads, knee pads and a full face helmet. This definitely wasn’t just your usual bike ride…
(This article was originally commissioned for Adventure Animals, a travel website which unfortunately never went live.) As I pushed my mountain bike out of the rental shop in Minca, it occurred to me that in all of the times I had visited… Read More
Moving to a foreign country to find work can be a bit daunting, so here is a rundown of the most popular ski season jobs available, and how to get them.
So anyone who knows me can affirm that I tend to go off on a little excited tangent now an then when it comes to talking about Welsh… Maybe this guide will help you understand why! https://matadornetwork.com/read/23-funniest-expressions-welsh-use/
I’m still met with shocked faces and concern when I tell some people that I lived in Colombia for almost a year. They don’t want to know about the lush jungles, the beautiful beaches or the bustling cities, but about the drugs,… Read More
This week I had some adorable messages from some of my old students who just discovered my blog. The fact that they were even reading it in the first place would have been heartwarming, but their messages melted and even slightly broke… Read More
I know I’ve never stuck to a regular blogging schedule, but I’m starting to feel like I really want to try and be more consistent, even if it means quick, rambling posts rather than semi-serious content. Also since I’m writing more… Read More
Greek Taverna at Caffi Kiki
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Posted on June 10, 2019 by Kiki Rees-Stavros
“Do you know what? I actually feel like I’m abroad somewhere!” He didn’t know it, but the gushing tourist had just made my day. “Honestly, the smell of the cooking, the music, the atmosphere… It’s hard to believe I’m in Wales!” I… Read More
New project: Mid Wales Climbing
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Posted on June 2, 2019 by Kiki Rees-Stavros
Perhaps like thalassophiles, who draw their energy from the burst of the waves, there exist a few amongst us who get their rocks off from a more earthly element. I guess we’ll call them pedraphiles. These strange creatures scour the countryside on… Read More
Getting a taste for Freeriding in Verbier
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Posted on January 9, 2019 by Kiki Rees-Stavros
Fear shouldn’t put you off pursuing the most amazing experiences that life has to offer.
Downhill Mountain Biking in Salento, Colombia
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Posted on January 8, 2019 by Kiki Rees-Stavros
When the lorry finally pulled over, we started getting kitted out. Elbow pads, knee pads and a full face helmet. This definitely wasn’t just your usual bike ride…
Mountain Biking in Minca, Colombia
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Posted on January 1, 2019 by Kiki Rees-Stavros
(This article was originally commissioned for Adventure Animals, a travel website which unfortunately never went live.) As I pushed my mountain bike out of the rental shop in Minca, it occurred to me that in all of the times I had visited… Read More
How to Ski or Snowboard (almost) every day for free
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Posted on December 31, 2018 by Kiki Rees-Stavros
Moving to a foreign country to find work can be a bit daunting, so here is a rundown of the most popular ski season jobs available, and how to get them.
23 Funniest Expressions in Welsh and how to use them
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Posted on March 27, 2018 by Kiki Rees-Stavros
So anyone who knows me can affirm that I tend to go off on a little excited tangent now an then when it comes to talking about Welsh… Maybe this guide will help you understand why! https://matadornetwork.com/read/23-funniest-expressions-welsh-use/
Feeling safe in Colombia
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Posted on March 1, 2018 by Kiki Rees-Stavros
I’m still met with shocked faces and concern when I tell some people that I lived in Colombia for almost a year. They don’t want to know about the lush jungles, the beautiful beaches or the bustling cities, but about the drugs,… Read More
Colombia: so much more than #metoo
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Posted on February 22, 2018 by Kiki Rees-Stavros
This week I had some adorable messages from some of my old students who just discovered my blog. The fact that they were even reading it in the first place would have been heartwarming, but their messages melted and even slightly broke… Read More
2018 How You Beeeen?
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Posted on February 15, 2018 by Kiki Rees-Stavros
I know I’ve never stuck to a regular blogging schedule, but I’m starting to feel like I really want to try and be more consistent, even if it means quick, rambling posts rather than semi-serious content. Also since I’m writing more… Read More
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