• Ultimate places to stop on your English road trip
    Whilst the UK is a small island there is so much to see. Rather than breaking up your 5/8 hour drive stopping at a generic motorway services, this guide will help you turn your journey into a highlight of the trip. For the purpose of this guide, the starting point is London but you can …
  • What to wear to a conservative country as a female traveller
    When visiting a more conservative country such as Jordan, Morocco, or Malaysia, especially as a female traveller, you want to ensure you pack appropriate clothing that respects local customs whilst keeping cool if it’s a hot climate. Even more so as a solo female traveller, you want to avoid causing disrespect, confrontation or unwanted attention …
  • How to fly business class on Qatar Airways
    Qatar Airway’s Q Suite product is widely considered the best business class ticket in the world and even rivals many airline’s first class. I travelled Dubai to London via Doha (QR15) and made the most of the business class experience. How to get the best deal booking Business Class After full time travelling for 2 …
  • 4 “Must Do” experiences in Central America
    Central America has so much to offer from Caribbean beaches, rainforests and hikes. Here is a round up of what I consider the best things to do to help you plan your trip. Watch a live volcano erupt In Antigua Guatemala, you can do an overnight hike up Acatenango volcano and watch its sister volcano …
  • Best places in the world to go sandboarding
    Sandboarding is an adrenaline sport that any beginner can try if they are brave enough. As a known scaredy-cat (you’ll never catch me doing a sky dive) I actually really enjoy this activity when I’m travelling. Here are tried and tested great places in the world to go sandboarding. Is sandboarding scary? When you’re at …
  • Best places in the world to swim with turtles
    Swimming with turtles is on many traveller’s bucket list. Whether you are backpacking in South East Asia, or going on a 2 week holiday, these are my personal recommendations on the best places to swim with sea turtles. Gili Trawangan, Indonesia Also known as “Gili T”, is on of the group of Gili Islands which …
  • Finding the best data package when travelling abroad
    Whether you’re going on a city break with friends or backpacking for 6 months solo, having reliable data when travelling abroad is now crucial. Using maps to find your hotel or hostel, staying in touch with friends and family back home or contacting new friends is pivotal in 2024. What data options are there when …
  • Travel dilemas: what to do when your luggage is lost or flight is cancelled
    Nothing is more frustrating when your trip abroad is sabotaged by either your luggage being lost by the airline or your flight is cancelled. After years of pretty much stress free travel both of these things happened to me in 2023. However, I didn’t let this ruin the amazing trips I was on and have …
  • A guide to long haul flights
    My first ever solo flight happened to be London to Sydney- one of the longest journeys possible with a flight time of 22.5 hours! If you’re headed on a long haul flight soon these tips should help make it more comfortable. Drink lots of water Bring your own bottle and ask the air hostess/steward if …
  • What to pack in your hand luggage
    Guide on what to take with you on your hand luggage for your next flight. Get prepared Make sure your liquids (that each need to be less than 100ml) are in a clear plastic bag before you get to the airport to save you time getting through security (and needless eyeballs from other customers you’re …
  • Planning a multi city Italy trip
    Guide for how to plan a trip to Italy to more than one city. Flights Usually works out cheaper to fly to and from the same airport (a return flight). Make sure your departing flight is late afternoon so you have plenty of time to travel from your last destination back to the first to …
  • A guide to city breaks
    Find out the perfect city break location for your needs Vienna for Christmas markets Vienna is a very pretty city to visit, visit in December for the Christmas markets- it’s also a good time to sample the previous summer’s wine by taking a train up to a local village to visit a Heuriger. Reykjavik for …