Exploring the Caribbean Island of Antigua: Sailing vs. Dry Land?
The Caribbean is a place that features on many, many people’s wishlists. The islands possess a dreamlike status for many and are often the trip of a lifetime. But which […]
En Route to Nepal: Why, What and Where I’m Volunteering with Raleigh and ICS
As this blog post goes live (the joys of pre-scheduled blog posts) I’ll be mid-flight to Kathmandu to begin a 15-week project in rural Nepal. But what am I actually […]
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 travellers. Sri Lanka is having its moment and I just […]
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 a Third Year Abroad during their degree, as part of […]
Musings from my Course at the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy: Perceptions and the Importance of Cultural Relations
I’ve been pacing up and down Mirissa beach in Sri Lanka all morning trying to choose a topic for a 5-page essay I need to write. My essay plan needs […]
How to Run a Sub-4 Hour Marathon First-Time
In November 2015 I succeeded in running my first (and only!) marathon in just under 4 hours, which for many runners is a key goal. I’ve already written a full […]
My Travel Goals for 2016
Happy New Year! I hope your head isn’t pounding too much from last night’s New Year celebrations… I find a brisk countryside walk is the best activity for January 1st! […]
2015 Travels on The Well-Travelled Postcard: Travel Goals, Life Decisions and Lessons Learned
I recently read a blog post by my lovely fellow travel blogger, Kirst Over the World in which she reviewed her travels over the past 12 months and reflected on […]
Living La Dolce Vita in Bellagio: the Clubrooms at Gatwick Airport and a penthouse with Bellagio & Dintorni
At the end of October I spent an idyllic long weekend with three friends in Bellagio, a beautiful Italian village at the heart of Lake Como. I’ve already written about […]
The Well-Travelled Postcard 