Five Things to Know Before Flying With A Budget Airline
If it wasn’t for the array of cut-price airlines we all have access to these days, there is no way I would’ve seen as much of the world as I have so far. I’ve flown to Europe for as little…
What to Pack For a Hand Luggage Only City Break
Eye mask – Liberty / Sunglasses – Topshop / Neck pillow – Muji Backpack – Radley / Setting spray – Urban Decay / Transparent pouch – Wolf & Badger / Jewellery storage – Oliver Bonas Korres gift set – Feel…
How I Manage to Take So Many City Breaks
When I was in Bucharest recently I received a WhatsApp message from a friend of mine who lives in America saying, ‘Of COURSE you’re in Romania.’ This is a woman who I met in New Zealand and loves to travel…
Getting Used to Not Travelling Alone
I’m wearing: Cardigan – vintage / Dress – Debenhams / Leggings – Uniqlo / Boots – Ugg at All Sole* (similar here) When somebody travels alone it conjures certain thoughts and assumptions from other people: independent, brave, organised. It’s always…
The Real Reasons I Went Travelling (and Why It’s The Best …
Almost exactly a year ago I did the bravest thing I have ever done: I boarded a plane to Kuala Lumpur, alone, with a rough three month itinerary, a backpack and no bloody idea what I was doing. I’ve kind…
How to Make Friends When Travelling Alone
When I set off travelling for three months, my biggest fear was that I would spend the next 90+ days only having face-to-face communication with hostel receptionists and Starbucks employees. There is no rule book on how to make friends…
A Beginner’s Guide to China – Everything You Need to Know For …
When I tell people that China is my favourite country to explore, nobody seems to understand why. Even when I’ve met people when travelling, the general consensus always seems to be, ‘It’s just never been on my list.’ To which…
Collecting Air Miles: Mythbusting and Top Tips
A few days ago I tweeted that I have enough air miles to get me a one way ticket to Japan (which is my big long haul trip for 2017). A few people replied asking me how I collect them…
You Don’t Always Have to Go Off the Beaten Track
It’s very strange but there seems to be a lot of stigma around visiting a country’s most well-known sights when abroad. For some reason it’s perceived that flocking to where everyone else goes and being a ‘tourist’ isn’t how you…
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