Nestled into the picturesque harbourfront in St Ives, with stunning views across the sea, Talay Thai is a chic, modern restaurant offering a range of authentic Thai food. As well as having an extremely popular restaurant, Talay Thai is also home to a dedicated cocktail bar, meaning they cater for all sorts of evenings out!…
Cornwall is a fantastic place to visit, there’s no doubt about it. It’s a unique county: filled with beautiful beaches and coastal walks; quaint seaside towns with cobbled streets; and countless cafés and restaurants showcasing fresh local produce. There’s no wonder Cornwall is flooded every summer with holidaymakers and explorers looking to discover all it…
This week, I explored the coastal path at St Agnes Head and was blown away by the sight of the Cornish coastline. With an expanse of sea on the horizon, views across to St Ives to the West and the iconic tin mines rising into the sky, it truly is postcard perfect. I continue to…
This month, I read The Meaningful Money Handbook, written by Pete Matthew, a leading Chartered and Certified Financial Planner (and financial podcaster & YouTuber), based in Cornwall. My dad had gifted me a copy when it was first published, and I have (shamefully) been meaning to read it for ages. As my goal for 2023…
Last week, the brilliant musical phenomenon, Strictly Ballroom: The Musical came to the Hall for Cornwall as part of its national tour. I had had my eye on the event, but was lucky enough to receive tickets as a Christmas present and went along with my family to watch. We were blown away by the…
It’s been a cold, miserable winter so I’ve unfortunately not been on a beach walk for a while. That’s why, when the sunshine made its beautiful reappearance this weekend, I made the most of the weather and got down to Porthkidney Beach in Lelant (near St Ives). It’s one of my absolute favourite beaches: when…
Recently, my husband and I enjoyed a lovely weekend away with some of our family at Finlake Resort in Devon. Although his side of the family have holidayed there before, it was my first visit to the resort and after a relaxing weekend away, I knew I had to share the details with my blog.…
All Her Little Lies, by Becca Day, is a book I’ll be shouting about for (at least) the next 10 years. I won’t stop until the world has read it. It really was that good. I actually won my copy in a Twitter giveaway. I’ve never won a giveaway before, and I cannot tell you…
Last week, I celebrated my 26th birthday by going out for lunch with my husband, parents, and younger sister. Choosing to go to Birdies Bistro was a no-brainer; here’s why. Since opening in 2013, Birdies Bistro quickly became one of my favourite restaurants local to Hayle. If you’re familiar with the area, you’ll know that…
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller has recently taken the world – well, avid readers on TikTok and YouTube – by storm. This is despite the book having been first printed in 2012. Having seen so many raving recommendations over the last 12 months, I had to find out for myself what all the…
Hi! My name’s Holly – welcome to my blog, A Cornish Girl in a Big World. I’m a typical Cornish girl who loves writing about her life by the sea. When I’m not on the beach, I can usually be found snuggled with a cup of tea and a good book.
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