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Tasha is a twenty something cappuccino lover, travel enthusiast and lifestyle blogger.

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Sharing a throwback to the quayside on a sunny day

Sharing a throwback to the quayside on a sunny day a few weeks ago. ☀️ Newcastle’s quayside looked great this summer with all the colourful artwork - it didn’t look like this at all on Tuesday when I went running in the rain. 😂

So I wanted to take a moment to recognise something that’s a pretty big achievement for me. I’ve completed 3 Half Marathons in a month!
It started with @great_run #GNR40 in September then @scottishhalfmarathon the following Sunday, then last weekend I ran @kielder_marathon as one of the @eventsofthenorth_ ambassadors for the half marathon. 🏃🏻‍♀️

Looking back to 2019 when I ran my first half marathon, I was so doubtful I’d even complete it 😬 Here we are 2 years later, I’ve cut 20+ minutes off my time. Just goes to show what can happen when you push yourself, right? 🙌

Ps. outfit gifted as part of a collab with @adidas - more on that in an upcoming blog post on hello-freckles.com

Think my face sums up how nice it was to be back a

Think my face sums up how nice it was to be back at a spa yesterday! It had been so long since I’d even put a bikini on let alone lazed by a pool, relaxed in a hot tub or enjoyed the heat of a sauna. Spending half a day at @ramsidespa was just lovely and a great way to slow down.

Are you a fan of a spa day?

Ps. Did you spot Lucy in the reflection? 😂

Happy Birthday to me (for yesterday) 🥳 Continu

Happy Birthday to me (for yesterday) 🥳

Continued my birthday celebrations today with a spa trip and a glass of rosé fizz with lunch. 🥂 Funnily enough this spa trip was something Lucy bought me for Christmas in 2019 and well 2020 happened… the way things have turned out she got to enjoy it with me. So thanks sis! 🥰

Excited to announce that I’m part of @thisisdurh

Excited to announce that I’m part of @thisisdurham’s Blog Squad! 🙌

A few weeks ago, I had my first trip as part of the team and visited @rabycastleofficial. I’d never been before and had a great time looking around the castle, gardens and deer park! 🦌 🏰

You can read all about my visit on @thisisdurham’s website within the Blog Squad section.

Have you been to Raby Castle? 🏰

Good morning. Happy Friday! Anyone for coffee? I

Good morning. Happy Friday!

Anyone for coffee? I’ll have a cappuccino please - I particularly rate the silky smooth coffee from @coffee_haus_ ☕️ 🙌

I’m holding on to shorts weather for a little longer, anyone else not quite ready to let go of summer yet?

Today I’m hoping to catch a glimpse of some top cyclists taking on stage six of @thetourofbritain. Today’s stage goes from Carlisle to Gateshead. 🚲

Also this weekend we see the return of another race, the Great North Run. I’ll be taking on the half marathon for a second time on Sunday. Exciting!

What are your weekend plans?

Where I’d rather be today vs wondering how many

Where I’d rather be today vs wondering how many emails I’m going to return to when I switch my laptop on after a week and a half of annual leave. 😬

I don’t particularly like open (and especially deep) water but when I was in Scotland a few weeks ago, I decided to give kayaking a go. Spoiler alert - I really enjoyed it. Sometimes you’ve got to step or paddle outside your comfort zone, right? Obviously with a life jacket on in this instance. 🛶

Have you been kayaking before? If not Loch Lomond is a stunning place to go and enjoy a few hours on the water.

Ben Nevis ⛰ Last weekend I took a road trip to

Ben Nevis ⛰

Last weekend I took a road trip to Scotland and bagged my first Munro. ⛰ Just also happened to be the highest peak in Britain (1,345m / 4,413ft above sea level) 🙌 Don’t be fooled by this photo though - the summit was very cloudy and grey, but that in no way dampened my spirit.

Have you hiked Ben Nevis? Is it one on your list?

Woke up this morning to sunshine and already feel

Woke up this morning to sunshine and already feel in a better mood. ☀️ Does anyone else get that?

Now we’re into August, there’s a month of summer left and I’m determined to make the most of it - sunshine or not! I can go have ice cream in the rain, right?! 🍦 🤷🏻‍♀️

On Friday after two classes at @yogatherapieslife I took a walk down the quayside in the drizzle which was instantly brightened up by this artwork. Definitely need to get back along for a summer evening walk. Have you been along the quayside lately?

Friday used to be the day I’d set a reminder so

Friday used to be the day I’d set a reminder so I could book my next National Trust visit. Now many of the places you’d previously needed to book are allowing you to turn up and appreciate the great outdoors without pre-booking. Great news!

I’d still check before deciding to visit somewhere as it looks like some with limited capacity or those with guided tours may still need booking… or if you’re visiting somewhere in Wales or Northern Ireland different restrictions apply.

Have you got anywhere on your National Trust list to visit this summer? I can recommend a visit to Wallington - this is the walled garden which is lovely to visit whatever the season; there’s always something in bloom! 🌺

Simonside Hills, Northumberland ⛰ Despite the a

Simonside Hills, Northumberland ⛰
Despite the amount of times I’ve been to Cragside, I’d never been here - and it’s only 5 miles away!

Follow the circular route from the car park and take in the views.

There’s no cafe so take your own water and snacks. As you’d expect from open countryside, it can be quite windy - so instead of my plan to eat strawberries at the summit I ended up having them when we got back to the car! 🙃

Have you been here? 🥾

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