Postcard of the Week: Malaysia (above & below the water)
Malaysia is often overlooked as a holiday destination in favour of its more famous neighbour, Thailand, which is practically overrun by tourists. Malaysia doesn’t have that reputation for full […]
Why You Should Learn A Foreign Language
As a linguist, I am biased, but I think it’s a fair statement to say that speaking foreign languages is a highly desirable trait in today’s globalised and ever-more-connected […]
Surprises from Prague
Two weeks ago I added one new country to the list of countries I’ve visited: the Czech Republic. The count is now up to 35 countries (see the map […]
Postcard of the Week: Easter Island
Easter Island, officially part of Chile and sitting in a very isolated part of the Pacific Ocen, has a fascinating past. Most people know of the island only because of […]
Inspiring Individuals: Roz Savage, Solo Ocean Rower
At the Adventure Travel Show a few weeks ago there were some amazing and inspiring talks, one of which was given by Roz Savage, who she herself admits that […]
Postcard of the Week: Love in Paris
On Thursday this week it is Valentine’s Day. So I looked through my entire collection of postcards to find the most romantic one that I’ve ever received. And it […]
A Well-Kept Secret – the No.1 Traveller Lounge at Heathrow T3
Once upon a time, packing my suitcases and arriving at the airport had a certain magic to it, a certain buzz of excitement about what lay in waiting at the […]
Postcard of the Week: Prague
I’ve been in Prague for the last week and just got back last night. It was my first ever trip to the Czech Republic and I’ll admit that I’m […]