Liv and Merlin in Cornwall
Liv travelling Rome, Italy

Welcome Friends!

My name is Olivia and I’m a 35 year old Londoner living in Cornwall, UK. I left home at 18 to travel the world and have lived and worked in New Zealand, the US, Australia and Canada. Along the way I picked up a stray Welshman called Matt who became my husband, and a few years later we adopted our pup Merlin thus completing our little family.

We love exploring the local area, as well as taking weekend breaks in our camper, Sir Vancelot, and occasionally heading off on longer road trips across the country and abroad. Our main focus is budget friendly, vegan friendly, and preferably dog friendly experiences.

I hope this blog inspires you to start exploring this great big beautiful world; whether it’s a dream destination or just outside your own front door. There is magic everywhere for those who know where to look!

FavoUrite FILM

The Lord of the Rings trilogy

Favorite place

Queenstown, NZ and Holywell Bay, Cornwall

Favorite Food

Pasta of any type or ramen

Favorite Animal

Elephants and horses

Favorite Book

‘Circe’ by Madeline Miller and ‘Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell’ by Susanna Clarke

Favorite Hobby

Hiking and photography

Merlin facts:

  • Age: 3
  • Breed: Border collie x standard poodle
  • Favourite toy: Kong ball
  • Favourite place: Holywell Bay Beach
  • Favourite person: Mum…or the postman!
  • Favourite nap spot: The sofa
  • Favourite snack: Bull pizzle (yuk!)
  • Fun fact: We had a list of names ready when we got him; including Bilbo, Gelert, and Brady, but the name ‘Merlin’ came to me in a dream and it fit perfectly!

“Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.”

Mary Oliver