A cautionary tale “You look like you went out last night” says Nicholas the walking tour guide the moment he looks at my face*. Everyone else waiting for him in the hostel reception gets a simple “hello”, maybe a “how are you?” Mike gets a kind of weird ghetto handshake, but then he is special.... Continue Reading →
Be the Bird
“This is Chris, but we call him T-Rex – big body, tiny arms” “If Chris is your tandem instructor, expect some incredibly close-up shots of your own face”. In the 20 or so minutes I have been at the Australian Skydive Centre in Torquay, they’ve already managed to make us feel at ease. I admit... Continue Reading →
Elba Island – 7 things to do
One of my better life choices this year (2019) was the decision to stay for 4 days on the beautiful Tuscan island of Elba. I can't really remember how the idea to go there popped into my head - but it turned out to be a great one. Located in the Tyrrhenian Sea’s Tuscan Archipelago National... Continue Reading →
24 hours in Pisa – 5 tips!
I recently embarked on a month-long solo adventure around Italy, and Pisa was my very first stop! Keen to see the infamous tower but having not heard much else worth hanging around for, I decided on a whistle-stop tour - here are my top 5 tips on 24 hours in Pisa... 1. WALK... Continue Reading →
I can do that any time…
As part of my quest to explore more of the UK, have a read of this quick tale of a road trip to Wales, the Cotswolds and Oxford on a loop from London.
1 Month in Colombia – Losing my solo travel virginity
A suggested itinerary and some top tips to prepare you for a month in Colombia.
48 hours in Stockholm – Long enough to fall in love
How to make the most of 48 hours in Stockholm in winter.
Careful Fun in Bogotá
Top tips on how to enjoy Bogotá whilst keeping your wits about you.