About Like Love Do | Travel, Cruise & London Lifestyle Blog UK
Hi, I’m Donna Vallance, the creator behind Like Love Do, a professional travel, cruise, lifestyle and craft blog based between London and Essex.
Since launching in 2016, Like Love Do has grown into a multi-niche platform reaching 50,000+ monthly readers, combining my biggest passions: full-time travel, cruising, crafting, interiors, and curly hair care.
Full-Time Travel & Cruise Content Creator
Travel is at the heart of everything I do.
I’m a full-time traveller, sailing on 15+ cruises a year, working with leading cruise lines and travel brands to create inspiring, SEO-driven content. From transatlantic crossings to European city breaks, I share:
- Cruise reviews & ship tours
- Port guides & itineraries
- Destination travel inspiration
- Luxury and accessible travel experiences
My content is designed to rank on Google, inspire readers, and convert for brands.
London & Essex Lifestyle Blogger
While I travel the world, my roots are firmly in London and Essex.
I’ve always had a deep passion for London, its hidden gems, history, restaurants, and culture, and I know the city inside out. Alongside this, I showcase the best of Essex living, including:
- Interiors & home inspiration
- Local experiences & days out
- Restaurants, culture & hidden gems
- Fashion & lifestyle
This mix allows me to connect local audiences and global travellers alike.
Craft Expert & Award-Winning Scrapbooker
Creativity has been a lifelong passion.
I’m an award-winning scrapbooker, having won Scrapbooker of the Year (2006) and been featured in books and magazines. I’ve also worked on design teams within the craft industry.
On Like Love Do, I share:
- Scrapbooking inspiration
- Craft tutorials & ideas
- Creative lifestyle content
- Scrpbooking cut files and SVG Files
I also enjoy sewing and continue to develop my skills, sharing that journey with my audience.
Curly Girl Method & Hair Expertise
As a qualified hairdresser, hair care is a core part of my content.
After embracing my natural curls, I became a strong advocate for the Curly Girl Method, creating content that helps others confidently care for their hair. My blog includes:
- Product reviews
- Styling techniques
- Curly hair routines
- Honest brand collaborations
Brand Collaborations
I have worked with a wide range of travel, lifestyle, beauty, interiors, and tourism brands, delivering high-quality, SEO-optimised campaigns.
Travel & Cruise
Azamara Cruises, Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, German Tourist Board, LivItaly Tours, Bookings For You and 118 cruises.
London & Lifestyle
Travelodge, The Shard, Red Letter Days, The Original Tour, V&A Museum, Royal Opera House, Cinnamon Bazaar, Wimbledon Theatre, and ATG tickets.
Interiors & Retail
Next, Wayfair, Homesense, Debenhams, GO Outdoors, Co-op
Beauty & Hair
Only Curls, Cantu, Noughty Haircare, Bioderma
Fashion
JD Williams, Fashion World, F&F, Look of the Day and
SEO & Content Strategy
SEO is at the core of Like Love Do.
- All content is optimised for search engines
- Evergreen posts are regularly updated
- Content is written to drive traffic, engagement, and conversions
I understand what brands need: visibility, longevity, and measurable results.
Achievements
- 50,000+ monthly blog views
- BritMums Brilliance in Blogging Awards nominee (Photography, 2018)
- Britmums Craft editor
- Published scrapbooker & design team member
- Established multi-niche authority blog since 2016
- Blogger since 2006
Work With Me
I love collaborating with brands that align with my audience and passions.
Opportunities include:
- Sponsored blog posts
- Cruise & travel collaborations
- Press trips & reviews
- SEO content creation
- Social media campaigns
If you’re looking to reach an engaged audience through authentic, high-quality and SEO-driven content, I’d love to hear from you.
Get in touch to discuss how we can work together.
A Little More About Me
When I’m not travelling, you’ll find me:
- Crafting or scrapbooking
- Exploring London
- Styling my natural curls
- Reading, cooking, or trying something new
Like Love Do is more than a blog; it’s a lifestyle built around creativity, travel, and doing what you love.