Staying at Yotel: Gatwick’s First Capsule Hotel
My quest for cheap travel is often at odds with my North London address. I don’t live anywhere near an airport and a bargain flight normally means a pre-9am departure and/or a post-10pm return, often resulting in me being utterly…
How to Spend 24 Hours in Luxembourg City
My weekend in Luxembourg started like most of my European jaunts: with a Ryanair flight sale. £20 return tickets seemed too good to pass up, and so, knowing very little about the country, I decided to take in Luxembourg…
My Long Haul Flight Routine
In just over two years I have done a lot of long haul flights. From going to the other side of world to explore New Zealand and Australia, to visiting China (twice), and visited Africa for the first time during…
Why I Felt at Home in Wellington, New Zealand
I absolutely adore New Zealand. The month I spent there flew by and I feel like I hardly even scratched the surface of what there is to explore. However, despite recommending it to anyone who will listen to me, I…
What to Pack For Going on Safari
Rain coat / Sunscreen / Leggings / Cotton shirt Sunglasses / Power bank / Water bottle Mosquito repellent / Scarf / Binoculars / Trainers I had no idea what on earth to pack for safari. I had images of Jumanji-style,…
On Not Going Away For The Bank Holiday Weekend
For the first time in a long time, I didn’t go away for the bank holiday weekend. My original plan was to go to Lisbon, which is very much still on my to-visit list, but when my friend found out…
Five Places That Prove Hobart, Tasmania is a Food Lover’s Paradise
I’d heard on the grapevine before arriving in Tasmania that Hobart is a bit of a unknown foodie gem, but nothing could have prepared me for the unbelievable food I had for almost every meal during my visit. I indulged…
Why Sheung Wan is My Favourite Area of Hong Kong
The first time I visited the Hong Kong, I stayed in Sheung Wan, but on my most recent trip I still gravitated back there. It’s a vibrant mix of traditional Chinese culture and modern urban living, with some of Hong…
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…