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theveryhungrylondonerFebruary 22, 2016

A Guide to Solo Travel: The Practical Stuff

While I was home for Christmas I went to a family gathering at my aunt’s house (for those that know me, no this was not a Barrows Bash…. it was the other side of my… View Full Post

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theveryhungrylondonerFebruary 11, 2016

4 weeks in Japan in 5 moodAways

This post is sponsored by moodAway. Back in November I spent four weeks in Japan travelling by train from Yakushima, a small island off the southwestern corner of the country, to Sapporo on Hokkaido, the… View Full Post

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theveryhungrylondonerFebruary 9, 2016

Quiet by Susan Cain and becoming comfortable being an introvert

A few years ago I made a decision: to stop pretending I enjoyed “nights out” and to just not go on them. I was 27 at the time, and quite frankly bored of being in… View Full Post

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theveryhungrylondonerJanuary 27, 2016

Japanese onsens and British nakedness

When was the last time you saw someone naked in a non-sexual way (excluding your partner)? Include images in magazines, on TV shows and in movies. You can’t remember can you? And a few months… View Full Post

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theveryhungrylondonerJanuary 20, 2016

Hello, it’s me…

(Sorry, I couldn’t resist that title) So, how are things with you? It’s been a while hasn’t it? So sorry. My bad. Yet before I resume my usual erratic blogging programme (FYI I have officially… View Full Post

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Hello, and welcome to my tiny corner of this big ol’ internet!

I’m Fiona, and I used to be a food-obsessed literary agent living in London. Now? I’m not so sure.

After six years of giving it a very good go, I finally realised that my hunger wasn't the sort that could be satiated with Hawksmoor short-rib French dips.

So I left. In February 2015 I packed a couple of bags and headed off to Asia. Solo, indefinitely and with the hope that new faces, landscapes and adventures would satisfy me in an entirely different way.

And it kind of worked.

I now live in Bali (for the moment). No longer a Londoner but still, as ever, hungry.

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  • The little town of Bad Gastein where we are staying is ridiculously pretty - even on a bit of a misty day! *** It's podcast day, and this week's episode of #thereareotherwayspodcast is with my friend @caitflanders. Given that when she came to stay we didn't stop talking all weekend, I should have known that our conversation would run on a bit - so fair warning, it is a long one! She's just so interesting! We had a really great chat all about consumerism, both mindless and mindful, and how her year of less changed her relationship with buying stuff. I'll pop the link in my bio, and I hope you enjoy it! *** #podcasts #podcastshow #podernfamily #shepodcasts #simplepleasures #simplejoys #simpleliving #momentsofmine #slowlived #aquietstyle #simpleandstill #embracingtheseasons #whimsicalwonderfulwild #smallmomentsofcalm #nordicmood
  • I couldn't decide whether to look at the page or the mountains...
  • I have had pretty much the dullest work day EVER. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "Do Pinterest" has been on my big business jobs list for the last few months, and I've just never got around to it. So as I'm having a short lull between client projects right now, I thought I would actually get it done! I've spent today creating, adding to my posts, and then pinning an image for every single one of my blog posts and podcast episodes! Eurgh! But at least it is done now... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The only thing that made it even vaguely bearable was a new episode of @thehighlowshow and my recent discovery of @feelingspodcast. @jayzombie and @jamievaron have such great, super honest conversations about being a creative, and making a living from your work, and their chats were exactly what I needed to hear right now. So go have a listen if you haven't already. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'm going to head out for a walk, to get some much needed fresh air! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #copywriter #copywriting #beingboss #creativeentrepeneur #creativelife #creativebiz #theimperfectboss #choosemust #soulfulcreative #findyourflock #creativeliving
  • One final photograph from my bank holiday trip to Weymouth! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *** ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've just published a new blog post. It was inspired by something I said while interviewing @lucylucraft for an episode of her podcast, What She Said (side note: does it sound wanky to say you've inspired yourself??). We were talking about feeling competitive with other people in our industry, and I said that I don't because I've sort of created my own lane. It's not something I've done particularly intentionally, but it has made a big difference to how I view myself and my work, so I wanted to write about it, and how you can create your lane as well! I'll pop the link in my profile! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *** #weymouth #copywriter #copywriting #beingboss #creativeentrepeneur #creativelife #creativebiz #theimperfectboss #choosemust #soulfulcreative #findyourflock #creativeliving #untoldvisuals #verilymoment #theeverydayproject #aquietstyle #alittlebeautyeveryday #alliseeispretty #seekinspirecreate #searchwandercollect #beautyinsimplicity #beautyyouseek #simplethingsmadebeautiful
  • Soaking up the sunshine. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *** ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As I mentioned at the end of yesterday's blog post, I am offering a new service: brand clarity calls. I wanted to create something for people who's businesses haven't quite taken off yet, and can't afford to pay for a full copywriting or content creation package, but are keen to get a bit more clarity about their brand, and how to position themselves. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It's something that I really struggled with last year (this sort of thing is so much easier to help someone else with than do for yourself!) and I know I would have found what I am offering useful, so I hope other people do too! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There is more information on my website, link in my profile! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *** ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #copywriter #copywriting #beingboss #creativeentrepeneur #creativelife #creativebiz #choosemust #soulfulcreative #astilllifestyle #cornersofmyworld #ardentfinds #gatheredstyle #thesimpleeveryday #capturequiet #thespacesilike #slowlived #thatauthenticfeeling #searchwandercollect #beautyyouseek #beautyofstillmoments #simplethingsmadebeautiful #calmversation #fosterthoughtfulness #moodofmywindow #tinytinymoments #calm_collected #cornersofmyworld #ardentfinds #thesimpleeveryday #capturequiet
  • I published a new blog post this morning, and it's a little bit different to usual! It's about why I think the new Greggs' video, Who is Gregory and Gregory?, is such a brilliant piece of brand storytelling. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In case you haven't seen it, Greggs go undercover at a food festival, slapping a posh new sign on their truck, and serving their new summer food to the discerning punters. The people obviously love the taste, and are suitably shocked when it is revealed who actually made it (you can watch the video in my post). It's great fun, and makes, I think, a real point about both the power, and ridiculousness, of branding. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Anyway, I'd love to hear your thoughts on it too - let me know! The link is in my profile. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *** ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #copywriter #copywriting #beingboss #creativeentrepeneur #creativelife #creativebiz #theimperfectboss #choosemust #soulfulcreative #findyourflock #creativeliving #dorset #jurassiccoast
  • It's podcast day! On today's episode of #thereareotherways I'm chatting with the lovely @a_slow_adventure about why she walked away from academic achievement and a "proper job" to work in a homeware store, and more recently move to Hampshire to work at @wrigglytinhuts with her husband. We had such a great conversation about what actually makes us happy, coming up with our definitions of success and the joy of slowing down. The link is in my profile if you fancy a listen! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #simplepleasures #simplejoys #simpleliving #momentsofmine #slowlived #aquietstyle #simpleandstill #embracingtheseasons #capturequiet #thesimpleeveryday #podcasts #podcastshow #podernfamily #shepodcasts
  • Another one from my trip down to Weymouth on Monday. I love the pink house! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *** ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'm starting to think about my holiday reading (I'm going to Austria for just over a week with my family. Will be up a mountain with very little else to do. My favourite kind of holiday!). Any paperback book recommendations for me? Also - has anyone read the new Kate Mosse (The Burning Chambers)? Worth the weight? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *** ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #weymouth #dorset #book #books #bookstagram #bookrecommendation #booksofinstagram #bookshelf
  • I went on a little adventure yesterday, down to the Dorset coast. It was so lovely to get some sea air, have a long walk (although at over 20km, my legs are slightly wobbly today!), and to explore a new part of the country. I didn't take the last bank holiday off from work, and regretted it, so was really keen to make the most of this one! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *** ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My adventures meant that I wasn't able to share with you the latest episode of #thereareotherways with you! And it's such a good one! It's a conversation with minimalist lifestyle blogger @jessicarosewilliams about all aspects of minimalism - from why she first got into it to her capsule wardrobe, from saying no to friends to the minimalist movement in general. I honestly enjoyed our conversation so much, as I think you can tell, and I really hope you all enjoy listening to it! Let me know what you think! Link in bio, as always. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *** ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #podcasts #podcastshow #podernfamily #shepodcasts #slowliving #mydarlingminimal #simplepleasures #thisismycommunity #aquietmoment #theartofslowliving #everydayadventures #littlestoriesofmylife #themindfulapproach #livemoremagic #minimalism_life
  • Be careful what you wish for!! Having moaned yesterday about not getting enough work done because the weather was so good... it's now miserable! At least I am being more productive... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *** ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'm spending the day editing podcasts, and sending out emails to recruit new guests. So if there is anyone you would like me to interview, who has a great story and is living life a little differently, then please do let me know in a comment! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *** ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #bookstagram #bookshelf #booksofinstagram #amreading #book #untoldvisuals #verilymoment #theeverydayproject #aquietstyle #alittlebeautyeveryday #alliseeispretty #seekinspirecreate #searchwandercollect #beautyinsimplicity #beautyyouseek #simplethingsmadebeautiful #asecondofwhimsey #calmversation #morningscenes #embracingtheseasons #tfispring #awakethelight

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