A Right Royal Weekend in Kent

Rochester Castle

I love surprises. Especially surprises that involve going somewhere. So when Tim told me to pack my bags and get in the car for a weekend away, I couldn’t wait. Being a bit of a fan of historic cities and mediaeval history, he had organised a trip to Kent which is just full of castles,[…]

Dos and Don’ts for a long weekend in Lisbon

Lisbon

Lisbon is just one of those places everyone has to go to one day. It’s got so much going for it – great food, attractive people, beautiful sights, all topped off with a laid back, cultural vibe you only get in Europe. But with so much to do and see, where do you start? Here[…]

Nervous Flyer Tips

How to travel in South Africa: public transport

The truth is, I’m a bit of a nervous flyer. Tips to cope with flight anxiety have helped me learnt to control my fear of flying, but it’s taken me a while to get there and to start looking forward to my next flight! In this post, I’ll share some of the tips, advice and[…]

How to survive your first day back at work

Surviving your first day back at work after a holiday

Everyone knows the worst part of going on holiday is coming home. Worse still is going back to work! You’ve just spent two weeks out of the office on a beach/city/adventure break (delete as appropriate), where the hardest thing you had to do was decide whether you want beer or a cocktail with your dinner.[…]

10-Day Sri Lanka Itinerary

Sigiriya

This 10-day Sri Lanka itinerary is the perfect way to explore the relatively untouched paradise of Sri Lanka. Like most visitors, we were attracted by its stunning countryside, tropical climate and friendly people, but mostly because of its endless list of things to see and do. With this itinerary, you’ll be able to see it[…]

The Shoulda Woulda Coulda Day

Today has been one of those days. One where I think, ‘if I had just done…’ or ‘if we had just not…’, it would have been very different. I’m four days in to our epic tour across Sri Lanka – without doubt the most beautiful country I have ever been to. I paid enough money[…]

Why I fell in love with Spain

Plaza de Espana, Seville

If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you may have noticed that I’m quite a big Spain fan. And even that’s an understatement. I absolutely adore the country. How could you not, when it’s given us some delicious food, spectacular scenery and Enrique Iglesias?! Just me on that last one then… My Spanish[…]

How to travel with a full-time job

Travel with a full-time job

My full-time job is the only thing that’s stopping me from travelling. Actually – that’s a lie. There are other things like money and my cat, but really my full-time job isn’t stopping me at all – I spend most free moments thinking about my next destination, planning or trip or actually taking one. Even[…]