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Hi, I’m Jen

I’m a traveller and online content creator from England. Although I’m English I have actually lived more outside of England than in it. I grew up in a town near Amsterdam in The Netherlands where I attended International Schools so I’ve always been very influenced by other cultures and languages around me. Being in a class with students from over 30 different countries has that effect on you. Another big influence for me growing up was my amazing grandfather who traveled around the world, from Antarctica to Australia he was always off on an adventure or sailing his yacht to faraway lands. I used to sit on his knee and listen to his travel stories with my mouth open in amazement & he definitely sparked my love for all things travel from a very young age.

After travelling to Turkey for a Summer job in 2007, I met my now husband and moved to a seaside resort on the Aegean coast of Turkey. In 2011 I bought an iPhone 3GS, downloaded an app called Instagram and documented my travels around Turkey, editing & uploading them to Instagram.

These days pretty much everyone sells their presets on Instagram, but we were the very first people to do that in the form of an editing app. My Husband is an app developer so in 2012 he created Deluxe FX app for editing your travel photos on the go. We turned Instagram into a full time job then and started to work with hotels, brands and tourism boards around the world to showcase amazing destinations and countries.

a few of my favourite things

FavoUrite COUNTRY

Colombia, Jordan, Seychelles

FAVOURITE CITIES

London, Amsterdam, Istanbul

TRAVEL MUST-HAVE

Airtag, headphones, book

FAVOURITE MOVIE

Grease

My guilty pleasure

Prawn cocktails crisps

Favorite ColoUr

Pink, yellow & blue

On repeat

Mariah Carey, always.

Currently Binging

Ted Lasso

My most asked Questions…

WHERE ARE YOU FROM?

I’m English! I was born in Essex, grew up in The Netherlands, moved to Turkey and now home is back in the beautiful countryside of West Sussex on the South Coast of England.

WHAT CAMERA DO YOU USE?

A Sony a74 and a Sony a7c for all of my photos and some of my videos. I also my iPhone 15 pro for 99% of my video content as thats the one I always have with me!

WHAT DO YOU EDIT YOUR PHOTOS WITH?

I use Lightroom and my own ‘izkiz’ app which is available on the Apple App Store. It has filters and overlays perfect for all your travel photos.

WHAT DOES IZKIZ MEAN?

When I started instagram in 2011 I wanted a short, catchy name. It’s random but ‘iz’ comes from the first 2 letters of the city in Turkey that I was living in & ‘Kiz’ meaning girl in Turkish.

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ON INSTAGRAM

@IZKIZ

Just wrapped the most incredible stay at @thewesti Just wrapped the most incredible stay at @thewestinlondoncity and I’m already planning my return. 🎄🎅🏻

Perfectly located near St Paul’s Cathedral and Borough Market, this place is an absolute gem. The rooms were beautifully designed and so comfortable, those Westin Heavenly Beds truly live up to the hype. 🛌 The food? 🤤 Every meal at their restaurant was better than the last, from breakfast spreads that set you up for the day to dinners at Mosaic that I’m still dreaming about. The service felt genuinely warm, and there’s something special about having a place that feels like “home” after a long day exploring London. 

If you’re planning a London trip, do yourself a favor and book this place. You won’t regret it. ✨🎄♥️

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London said “we’re making Christmas our entire per London said “we’re making Christmas our entire personality” and honestly? Same 🎄✨💁‍♀️

With only 6 days until the big day, the city is in full festive mode and I’m absolutely here for it. I still haven’t finished my Christmas shopping 🙈 but the lights are glittering, the vibes are immaculate and every street looks like it’s been dipped in fairy dust so I’m choosing to focus on what really matters (the aesthetic) ✨🎄♥️

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Is it a pub? A Christmas tree farm? Both?? 😁 The C Is it a pub? A Christmas tree farm? Both?? 😁 The Churchill Arms doesn’t do subtle when December rolls around. This Kensington legend goes absolutely bonkers with the holiday decor…we’re talking 90+ Christmas trees and something like 21,000 lights. 🎄

Since the ‘80s, this place has been the ultimate festive pit stop. Picture this: you’re nursing a proper pint, the lights are twinkling overhead, you’re eating pad thai in a 273-year-old pub, and everything just feels right. That’s the Churchill Arms effect 🍺 

#london
✨ 7 magical things to do in London at Christmas ✨ ✨ 7 magical things to do in London at Christmas ✨

1. 🐻 The Ralph Lauren Holiday Experience in Sloane Square - Pure festive vibes, think hot chocolates and millions of fairy lights.

2. 🎶 Christmas Carols at the Royal Albert Hall - genuinely one of the most beautiful experiences in London

🚌 3. Christmas Lights bus tour - wrap up warm because it’s open top, but so worth it for the views!

🍹 4. Savage Garden’s Christmas Menu - pigs in blankets, festive cocktails and Tower Bridge views. Need I say more?

⛸️ 5. Ice-Skating at Somerset House - the most iconic rink in London

🎅🏻 6. Miracle bar in Covent Garden - think 90s Christmas with tinsel everywhere 

🫖 7. Festive Afternoon Tea - because who doesn’t want fancy sandwiches and Christmas cake? ☕

London at Christmas honestly hits different. Which one’s on your list? 🎄

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