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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

Nestled on the sun-kissed Italian Riviera, Portofi Nestled on the sun-kissed Italian Riviera, Portofino is a postcard-perfect village where vibrant pastel-colored houses cascade down to a sparkling harbor, filled with elegant yachts and traditional fishing boats. It’s every bit as beautiful in real life as the shots you see online 😍🇮🇹

10 Things to do in Portofino:

1. 💛 Explore the Piazzetta, the heart of Portofino, this charming square is lined with colorful buildings, high-end boutiques, and seafood restaurants.

2. 🏰 Visit Castello Brown, perched on a hill overlooking the harbour, this 16th-century fortress offers the best views of Portofino. (Entrance fee €5)

3. 🏖️ Relax on Paraggi Beach: Considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the area, Paraggi Beach is a secluded cove with crystal-clear waters. 

4. 🥾 Hike in Portofino National Park, discover the breathtaking coastal trails, lush forests, and panoramic views of the Ligurian Sea.

5. ⛵️ Take a Boat Tour and explore the surrounding coastline and hidden coves. 

6. 🍝 Indulge in the local cuisine..think fresh seafood, pasta dishes, and local wines. Don’t miss the traditional specialties like pesto and focaccia.

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8. 🏊‍♀️ Swim at Baia Cannone, the picture perfect and instagram famous spot.

9. 🛍️ Shop for Luxury Goods. Portofino is known for its high-end boutiques and designer shops. 

10. 🌤️ Experience the Sunset. Find a scenic spot, relax, and admire the breathtaking views as the sun dips below the horizon.

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From the iconic sunsets of Santorini and lunar landscapes of Milos, to colourful Symi, little coves in Rhodes, slow days in Kimolos, the wild beauty of Folegandros and summers spent exploring Paros, Sifnos, Naxos, Mykonos, Crete, Corfu, Zakynthos and Kefalonia… every island has its own little personality.

I’ve been lucky enough to explore a lot of Greek islands but there are still soooo many more on my list. Give me a ferry ticket, a tiny harbour, ridiculously blue water, a gyros + a freddo cappuccino and I’m the happiest girl in the world 💙

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Set inside one of London’s beautiful Victorian railway buildings and right next to Paddington Station you couldn’t ask for a better base for exploring the city. Hyde Park, Little Venice, Notting Hill and Kensington Gardens are all nearby, with the rest of London just a tube ride away.

A couple of days exploring, slow breakfasts and a very comfy room to come back to. The perfect little London staycation. 🤍

Thanks for having us @hiltonhotels

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