UK Staycation: 5 Sandy beaches to Visit in Kent this Summer
Are you planning any staycations this summer? Kent is known as the garden of England but you can find many sandy beaches that are great…
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Solo Travelling To Japan Through A Pandemic
For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to go to Japan since I was a child! I used to religiously read manga…
DiyWithJoy Presents The #FoodTravelSeries
The sharing of food has always been part of the human story. Food is an enjoyable experience and I love that it helps bring people…
How Can I Find Joy In The Midst Of Chaos
It has been a crazy couple of weeks. I have been through a rollercoaster of emotions, anger, pain, hurt, overwhelmed, anxiety, exhausted, traumatised, you name…
Mykonos blues or should I say light?
There are so many things I miss about travel. Like getting lost in Mykonos town (It’s like a maze), people watching, hearing the waves dance…
How To Make Chicken Gyros And Where To Go For The Best Gyros In Greece
Whewww I really transported myself back to Greece with this recipe. I’ve been craving Greek food for the past 2 weeks so I decided to…
Why Is Community So Important?
As humans, we are all connected in some way or another through this pandemic! It’s been amazing to see so many people locally and globally…
5 Simple Brunch Recipes You Can Make At Home
If you are looking for some delicious and simple brunch recipes, you have come to the right place. Whether you’re looking for something savoury or…
8 Tips To Help You Manage Stress, Panic And Anxiety During A Crisis
It’s crazy to see how the world unfolds this situation and how we are reacting to the coronavirus global outbreak. There is a lot of…
Sheet Pan Honey Smoked Paprika Chicken Thigh With Roast Vegetables
I absolutely love using paprika! It’s one of my favourite spices and one that I regularly use while I’m cooking. I was reminiscing of my…
How To: DIY Your Own Chocolate Nut Bar From Scratch
I recreated my favourite nut bar using some organic ingredients. Making this chocolate nut bar in the comfort of my home means I know exactly…
7 Travel Stories Of Acts Of Kindness From Around The World
In a world where we are constantly bombarded with bad things happening around us, from social media to watching the news, it’s important for us…
How To: Make Oreo Puff-Puff
Puff-puff is a traditional snack often found in western African countries such as Nigeria, Ghana and Sierra Leone. They are deep-fried dough balls that are…
What To Consider Before Deciding To Go On A Day Trip and Tips To Plan Your Day
Have you considered going on a day trip before and unsure if it’s for you? Keep reading, this post is for you. In this post,…
Chicken Bhuna Curry Recipe
You know you are obsessed with a dish when you make it over and over again for meal prep Sundays. This warm and spicy curry…
72 Hours of Joy in Kuala Lumpur: A Travel Guide
This Kuala Lumpur travel guide includes cost details of flights, accommodation, recommendations of things to do and tips on how to travel smart + much more!
All You Need To Know About The Thai Lantern Festival
Image Source: Unsplash If you are into colourful festivals, you will certainly love spending some time in Thailand, the home of many colourful religious and…
Shakshuka, A Small Taste Of Israel
Shakshuka, a small taste of Israel is a popular Middle Eastern and North African dish. This is a very simple and healthy dish to make…
Phuket Diaries: Karn’s Easy Thai Cooking Class Review
Last December, I took the plunge to travel solo to Phuket, Thailand for my birthday which was the best experience ever! This was the first…
Chipotle BBQ Chicken & Chorizo Skewers
These delicious chicken skewers are very simple to make and won’t require much time in the kitchen! Perfect for summer and barbecue. Thanks for reading!…
Daaam Amsterdam, It’s A Vibe!
In this blog post, I share where we stayed, some tips on how to get around, some things we did during our weekend trip and food recommendations.
Guest Post: 10 Reasons to Visit Dubai Right Now
Introducing my first guest writer on diywithjoy. This post was written by the lovely Neha from Dubai. Enjoy! To tell you the truth, there are…
A Travel Guide: A Weekend Getaway in Albufeira
Albufeira is a picturesque coastal city in the Southern region of Algarve, Portugal with beautiful beaches, caves and plenty of restaurants and bars. If you…
Joyce’s Healthy Blueberry Muffins
These low carb, gluten and sugar-free blueberry muffins are a quick and easy recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth. The blueberries add a nice…
Italy Travel Diaries: 5 Things To Do In Venice
Venice has been on my radar for a pretty long while. So I wrote it into my 2018 goals to visit and spoke it into…
A Random Feast Series: Photo Diaries
People who love to eat are always the best people – Julia Child A while back I hosted another random dinner party for my…
How To: Make Your Own Healthy Strawberry Flapjacks
Substitute your sugary cereal bars with this simple snack and eat on the go. These nutritious flapjacks are a good way to include some fibre…
My First Girls Trip To Marrakesh – Travel Tips And Advice For Female Travellers
Since it’s less than a week to my birthday, I thought I’ll do a travel throwback. I celebrated my 21st birthday with university friends and…
#FoodTravelSeries ep.5: How To Make Cocada and Pé-De-Moleque With Odara (A Taste of Brazil)
Meet my friend Odara from Brazil. She’s rocking her straw hat, typically worn during Festa Junina with desserts placed in the brim of the hat.…
#FoodTravelSeries ep.4: How To Make Kontomire and Egusi Stew With Dede (A Taste Of Ghana)
Dede takes us to Ghana with her Kontomire and egusi stew recipe. She says sometimes when she is homesick, one of her favourite things to…
#FoodTravelSeries ep.3: How To Make Pork Adobo With Grace (A Taste of The Philippines)
Grace takes us to the Philippines with the popular dish pork adobo. The national dish of the Philippines may well be adobo as it’s such…
#FoodTravelSeries ep.2: How To Make Efo Riro With Bami (A Taste of Nigeria)
Food is a universal language! Last month we chose to celebrate #AfricaDay2020 through food! ⠀ When it comes to food in particular, the continent boasts…
#FoodTravelSeries ep.1: How To Make Shakshuka with Avital (A Taste of Israel)
Shakshuka a dish of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes. It’s a simple and healthy dish to make for breakfast or brunch. ⠀ Avital…
