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…
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…
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…
There’s lots to enjoy in the run up to Christmas, but perhaps the nation’s favourite Christmas pastimes are enjoying the yummy food and listening to the comforting tunes that come back around each year. Put these two together and you’ve got a winning combination, right? When I saw via Instagram that The Mexico Inn in…
It’s that time of year again – mince pies are back on supermarket shelves, fairy lights are shining from windows and trees, and Christmas songs are playing on the radio. However, as magical as Christmas can be, it can also be a stressful time of year: the official countdown now begins as soon as Halloween…
Quite some time ago, I wrote a post about my favourite little places in Cardiff and promised a Cornish sister-post. After spending a long and adventurous summer in Cornwall, I’ve decided that now is the perfect time to reminisce and share a few of my favourite Cornish places. The following are places I always try…
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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