- STANDING BY 7 Best bike stands including fully adjustable and foldable options
- Philips 2000 series 3-in-1 purifier, fan and heater AMF220 review: Did this all-rounder blow us away?
- Everything I Learned From Launching A Side Hustle During Furlough
- How to stay safe on a flight
- IN A FLASK 6 best food flasks for hot meals at work or camping trips
- FINEST BLEND The best blenders for whipping up a delicious milkshake or nutritious smoothie
- Which holiday companies offer flexible booking policies?
- What happens if I test positive for Covid while on holiday?
- TINSEL TIPPLES 8 best last minute alcohol Christmas gifts 2021 for delivery before the big day
- FESTIVE FARE 8 best last minute Christmas food gifts to buy in 2021 including hampers, chocolates and experiences
- KISS AND MAKEUP Best lipsticks for day or night including vegan and cruelty free options
Words – November 2021
- How will Brexit affect my holiday?
- SITTING COMFORTABLY? Best office chairs to support your back and help you sit up straight
- BEAUTY ELIXIR Best anti wrinkle creams 2021: Products to reduce fine lines and boost collagen
- SWEET SALE Best Black Friday fragrance deals in 2021: Up to 50% off at Boots, Amazon and more
- Does my Covid vaccine passport expire?
- PAN-TASTIC Black Friday Le Creuset Deals 2021: Get £300 off a 6-piece cookware set
- GOOD HAIR DAY Olaplex Black Friday sale 2021: Best deals on the hair care range loved by celebs
- DESIGNER TOUCH Harvey Nichols Black Friday deals 2021: Best bargains you can shop NOW
- GOING GUCCI Gucci Black Friday deals 2021: Sales now live
- A very merry Mickey
- BAG A BARGAIN Argos Black Friday sale 2021: Best Cyber Monday deals on Airpods, Nintendo Switch and more
- MAKE-UP SHAKE-UP Best Black Friday 2021 beauty and grooming deals live NOW: Boots, Charlotte Tilbury, Space NK and more
- Will I need a booster jab to travel abroad?
- 8 best kitchen knife sets for every budget and cooking ability, from students to professionals
Words – October 2021
- UNDER COVER 12 Best garden furniture covers to keep your tables and sofas in top shape
- FRY-ING HIGH The 9 best cheap deep fat fryers you can buy in 2021
- PICK & MIX 6 best hand mixers for 2021 to help you whip up a cake in seconds
- MIX IT UP 5 Best stand mixer in 2021: for effortless bread dough and fluffy meringues
- BlueAir blue 3210 review: A whisper-quiet air purifier on a budget
- UPPER CRUST The 9 best bread makers for every budget
- SMOOTH OPERATORS 9 Best silk pillowcases to care for your skin and hair
- SCUBA OOO! Learn how to scuba dive among the unspoilt Red Sea reefs around Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh
- POWER UP 9 Best squat racks for your at home gym
- Best U.S. cities to visit in winter
- MOP GEAR 11 best floor cleaners you can buy including for hardwood and laminate
- SHADES BETTER 9 Best gazebos for your garden in 2021
- THE WHEEL DEAL The 9 best suitcases for every budget
Honorable Mention at 2020-2021 SATWF Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Awards
I’m delighted to announce that I received Honorable Mention at the 2020-2021 Society of American Travel Writers Foundation Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Awards.
The Honorable Mention was in the category of Travel News/Investigative Reporting, for an article I wrote for National Geographic Travel on pandemic era travel when you’re Asian.
You can read the full article here.
Congratulations too, to all the other winners.
Words – September 2021
- CLEAN SHEET 12 best oven liners to protect your appliance from drips and spills
- SMOKING HOT 13 Best charcoal BBQs, including Weber and Char-Broil
- MULTI-TALENTED 10 best multi cookers for perfect one-pot wonders
- Wine, walks and healing swims: Why Italy’s Trentino region will soothe your soul
- Blueair healthprotect 7470i: The specialist air purifier that’s small but mighty
- Best Fuerteventura resorts for every type of traveller
- POLE POSITION 12 Best ski poles for every winter break
- GREAT A-PEEL 12 best potato peelers that will work on fruit and vegetables
- COVER STARS 9 Best bed linen sets to buy in the UK in 2021
- PAN-TASTIC 7 Best saucepans to suit all budgets and hob types
- WICH BAG? Best reusable sandwich bags that are affordable and eco-friendly
- HIGH FRYING 9 Best Air Fryers to Buy in 2021
- SLOW AND STEADY Best slow cooker for perfect one pot wonders
- HOT STUFF 12 Best Dutch ovens for every budget
- TOP OF THE HOPS 6 Best home brewing kits including easy options for beginners
- MIGHTY SLICE 12 Best pizza ovens to buy in 2021 including portable and BBQ toppers
- Instant Pot pro crisp vs Ninja foodi max: We put the two leading brands to the test
Money Talk is a runner up at the 2021 HeadlineMoney Awards
Money Talk is a runner up in the Blog of the Year category at the 2021 HeadlineMoney Awards.
The little project that I launched while on furlough was less than a year old when it was shortlisted for the prestigious awards earlier this year.
It didn’t win this year, but I was still over the moon to be shortlisted.
Many congratulations to the winner and everyone else on the shortlist.
Words – August 2021
- GOLD DUST Best compost bins for gardens of all sizes
- GATE IDEA 10 cheap stair gates that are affordable and will keep your baby safe
- IN A SPIN 8 Best cheap microwaves for every budget and how to choose the right one
- AIR-MAZING The 12 best air purifiers to reduce dust, pollen and pollution in your home
- GET SET 5 Best BBQ tool sets to get you grilling like a pro
- Hidden gems in the South of France
- THE FINEST BREWS 12 best kettles for the perfect morning brew
- FAN-TASTIC Best home fans for every budget to keep you cool this summer
- UPPER CRUST 12 best toasters for every budget including KitchenAid, Breville and Cookworks
- IMPRESSIVE 12 best garlic presses that are mess-free and easy to use
- FINAL STRAW 9 Best reusable straws 2021: from metal and bamboo, to silicone ones for kids
Words – July 2021
- BALANCING ACT The 5 best bathroom scales for every budget including ones that will measure body fat
- Unmissable things to do and see in Tenerife
- Dyson pure cool me review: A pricey but perfect fan for small spaces and allergies
- 8 best santoku knives: The Japanese tool you need in your kitchen
- WINNING COMBO Best kettle and toaster set including stylish designs from De’Longhi, Breville, and Swan
- UNDER PRESSURE Best hosepipe to keep your garden in tip top shape this summer
- Madeira: the island of sun, sea and eternal youth?
- TWIN POWER Char-Broil Gas2Coal 2.0 review: Is a hybrid barbecue the answer to the gas vs charcoal debate?
- WHEELY NICE Briggs and Riley suitcase review: We test out the new ZDX expandable spinner
- AWAY ABOVE Away suitcase review: We test The Medium to see if it’s worth the price tag
- DON’T SWEAT IT 12 Best Cooling Mattresses 2021, including Simba, Eve and Silentnight
- SMOKING HOT 5 Best BBQ smokers to cook meat, fish or vegetables
- 8 best mattress protectors: Help prolong the life of your bed
- Discover local producers on a makers’ break in Herefordshire
- CLEAR CHOICE The 7 best anti-fog sprays and wipes for glasses that are affordable and effective
- WAX LYRICAL The 9 best candle making kits, including vegan and scented
- TABLE TALK 12 Best coffee tables 2021 to suit every style, need and budget
- LIQUID GOLD The 6 Best juicer for your home including Smeg and Sage
- Best things to do in the Balearic Islands
Words – June 2021
- Eight stylish UK aparthotels to book for your next staycation
- 8 best travel books that explore more than just a destination
- LISTEN UP Amazon Echo Buds are now £49.99 – saving you a massive £70
- N-ICE Best ice cream makers for perfect frozen treats every time
- 8 best pillow protectors to keep your bedding fresh and clean
- 7 best scalp massagers that promote hair growth
- GRILL SEEKER Best BBQ cleaners to get the grill sparkling and ready for your next barbecue
- GRILL-IANT Best portable BBQ grills that are light enough to take camping
- OLD Best coal for BBQ including lump charcoal and briquettes
- BRIGHT SPARK Best BBQ lighter to get your barbecue started safely
- TRAY-MENDOUS Best baking trays whether you’re making cookies or roasting vegetables
- TOP PIC 6 Best picnic blankets including waterproof Pacmats and luxury rugs
- STEP UP Best bath mats for every budget you can buy now
- GRIME BUSTERS 9 Best oven cleaner to leave your appliances sparkling including The Pink Stuff and Mr Muscle
Words – May 2021
- 8 best rolling pins perfect for bread, pastry and icing
- CUT ABOVE 6 Best chopping boards for your kitchen including plastic, wood and bamboo
- SHADES BETTER Best bedside lamps that are practical and stylish
- COVER STAR Best tablecloths to dress up your dining table
- We tried Waterpik’s ultra plus WP-150 water flosser – here’s what happened
- SIZZLING DEALS 7 Best cheap gas BBQ for al fresco meals anytime you fancy
- GRILL VIBES Best BBQ tongs to buy for every kind of barbecue grill
- BREW-TIFUL 15 Best glass coffee cups you can buy in 2021
- COVER STAR Best BBQ cover to protect your barbecue from rust and dust
- TOTAL BLINDERS 7 Best blackout blinds to keep the light out
- IN THE BAG Best cool bags to keep your food and drinks chilled for lunch, picnics and BBQs