A Winter Getaway to the Cotswolds
I grew up on the south coast of England between Hampshire and West Sussex. My memories of winter weekends with my father as a teenager all involve long walks. Summer […]
Living in the Lap of Luxury in Paris in the 5* Hotel de la Trémoille
A good friend of mine, Mel, recently moved to Paris. She’s one of those girls that gives me utter envy with every step she takes, as she’s forever travelling to […]
How to Visit Iceland in a Weekend (And Why You Really Should Spend Longer!)
I recently flew to Iceland for a fleeting 48 hours. Why such a short trip to such a large country? Well, it was all part of project called #KAYAKhacksIceland for […]
I’m taking a 6-month sabbatical! Here’s Why, What I’ll Be Doing and Where I’ll Be Going
Upon reading about my news in this blog post, I’m slightly worried that all my friends will disown and de-friend me for the next six months, but… I’m taking a […]
My Thoughts on Why We Feel Compelled To Travel, and the Changing Meaning of Travel
If you’re a fan of listening to podcasts, then you can also listen to this blog post about why we feel compelled to travel in this episode of The Well-Travelled […]
Postcard of the Week: Zanzibar
Back in April I spent four nights in Zanzibar, the coolest-sounding place name that I have ever heard. It’s a tropical island off the coast of Tanzania in East Africa […]
1 Year Older, 1 Year Wiser and 1 Year On from my Travel Wishlist
Yesterday was my birthday! I turned the ripe old age of 26 (still classed as “mid-twenties” I’d like to add!) and I had a brilliant weekend of celebrations with friends […]
Postcard of the Week: Nyhavn Harbour in Copenhagen
Alongside the sculpture of Hans Christian Anderson’s Little Mermaid perched upon a rock, this view of Nyhavn is probably the most recognisable view of Copenhagen. Nyhavn is a quaint port […]