Looking back on 2019: Travels, Milestones and Lessons Learned
Each year in late December I look back on the year that’s passed and I write a blog post that […]
A sunny winter’s day out at Windsor Castle
Many moons ago in 2012, while I was debating where to live in London for the very first time, my […]
8 reasons why Earlsfield is a great place to live in London
When I’m not travelling, and in between my various stints abroad, I live in London. And what a city it […]
Graduating from my Master’s degree at long last!
This Friday 29th November 2019 I will graduate from my Double Master’s degree in European Politics and Society – a […]
My Guide to Summiting the Three Peaks: at a leisurely pace, rather than in 24-hours
The Three Peaks are the highest points of the three countries that comprise Great Britain: Ben Nevis in Scotland (1,345m), […]
How to Photograph the Northern Lights and the Night Sky
Last week I found myself sat by a campfire beneath a star-filled sky, with a gin & tonic in hand, […]
The Very Best of Covent Garden’s Hidden Gems
This month marks the 7-year anniversary of my very first move to London, back in 2012 as a fresh graduate. […]
How did I do with my “30 before 30” list?
Last month I turned 30! I marked it with this blog post looking back on my big pre-30 travel goals, […]
My Travels ›
My Guide to Summiting the Three Peaks: at a leisurely pace, rather than in 24-hours
The Three Peaks are the highest points of the three countries that comprise Great Britain: Ben Nevis in Scotland (1,345m), […]
Turning 30, my pre-30 Travel Wishlist in review, and 6 Guiding Principles to Live By
Tomorrow I turn 30. As soon as it happens, I’ll probably stop broadcasting that fact, but for now, I’m in […]
20 Essential Travel Experiences to Do in Your 20s
On the eve of my 20th birthday, I felt an odd reluctance to leave my teenage years behind, as I […]
Thoughts from 40,000 feet, en route to New Zealand: 2019 so far
And breathe… I’m currently at 40,000 feet somewhere above the Dutch-German border, at the beginning of a 25-hour journey to […]
Europe ›
How to Save the World from Mass Tourism
It’s August and much of Europe has hit the pause button while everyone heads off on their holidays. August is […]
10 Things I “Hate” about Europe
A phrase that we British often say to refer to mainland Europe is ‘on the continent’. I’ve never given too […]
What is an Erasmus Mundus Master’s Degree?
After my last couple of blog posts from Groningen, which mentioned the degree programme I’m on and its slightly unusual […]
Decisions, Decisions! Where to Study Abroad Next?
For someone with perennially itchy feet, one key attraction of the Master’s course I’m now taking was the international mobility. […]
Careers & Languages ›
How to Ask for a Career Break or Sabbatical
After I announced my 6-month career break from work back in October, I was flooded with messages and questions from […]
5 Reasons Why Everyone Should Take a Year Abroad during University
In early November I returned to Exeter University to give a talk to current students about the benefits of spending […]
8 Reasons UK Millennials Should Try Working Abroad (and particularly in Asia)
One of the reasons why I originally started travel blogging, and publishing stories about my travels and different spells living in […]
Career Options for Graduates with a Modern Languages Degree (Part Two)
Part Two: Post-Uni Gap Year / Move Abroad / Graduate Schemes Last week I posted ‘Career Options for […]
London ›
The Very Best of Covent Garden’s Hidden Gems
This month marks the 7-year anniversary of my very first move to London, back in 2012 as a fresh graduate. […]
Celebrating a year back in London: thoughts on travel, wellbeing and conquering FOBO
I’ve long thought that autumn is the time for a refresh and new beginnings. We’ve been educated from a young age to […]
A day in Greenwich: Exploring the Old Royal Naval College, Queen’s House, Meridian Line and the Cutty Sark
Living in south-west London, a huge city that can require a bit of an odyssey to cross, means I don’t […]
Birthday Celebrations and “30 Before 30”
Today is my 29th birthday! I love birthdays and any excuse to celebrate really. I have perhaps loved less the […]
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8 reasons why Earlsfield is a great place to live in London
When I’m not travelling, and in between my various stints abroad, I live in London. And what a city it […]
A sunny winter’s day out at Windsor Castle
Many moons ago in 2012, while I was debating where to live in London for the very first time, my […]
Looking back on 2019: Travels, Milestones and Lessons Learned
Each year in late December I look back on the year that’s passed and I write a blog post that […]
How to travel as a single woman in your late 20s and the stigma of being single
By necessity, our travel style evolves as we go through the cycle of life. While as impoverished students we might […]
My 2-week Travel Itinerary for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka really is a fantastic country and it fully deserves the attention it’s currently getting around the world from […]
6 Reasons Why My British Passport Is My Most Valuable Possession
Almost 7 years ago my friend Libby and I were backpacking around Cuba at the beginning of our gap […]
Win a pair of tickets to Bestival on the Isle of Wight for a lucky reader – competition now closed
[This competition is now closed.] If you’re based in the UK then you will probably have heard about Bestival at […]
Wanderlust and the Problem with Staying in One Place for Too Long
I’ve been hoping that not too many of you will have noticed, but I’ve got a slight case of writer’s […]
My Next Steps: Why I’m Leaving the UK and Emigrating to Europe
The year so far 2016 has been a year of infinite changes. So much change! I’m […]