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I visited Dominica last year and I feel like I haven’t shown this gorgeous little island enough love. Seriously, I can’t even begin to tell you how much I loved my time there. It’s a Caribbean island for adventurous people, what’s not to love about that!? So today I’m going to tell you about all …

Today’s post is all about Boston with an Insider’s Guide to Boston from Kristina from Kristina Gemella Travel.   Let’s start with an little introduction to Boston… Located in leafy New England, Boston is one of the wealthiest, oldest and most influential cities in the whole of the United States. Founded in 1630, there’s plenty …

New York is one of the most exciting cities on the planet. Fact. Not only is it crammed full of cultural and historical attractions, has a delectable culinary scene and is home to some of the United States’ most eclectic neighbourhoods, The Big Apple is also one of the best places in the world for …

Since becoming a mum my favourite hobby is taking photos of George. George in the bath, George sleeping, George feeding, George aimlessly staring into space. George pretty much doing anything! Rather than let all these photos float away into the cloud, never to be seen again, I’ve decided to do something with them a create …

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For the past 10 months, fitness has been the last thing on my mind. I tired my best to stay fit during my pregnancy but it really wasn’t easy when I was constantly exhausted and felt like a heffalump. Now that George is a month old I’m getting back into the swing of things with …

Today’s post is by Lizze Benton as she gives us an insider’s guide to the gorgeous village of Chatel in the French Alps. I don’t know about you but this really makes me want to grab my skis and spend a week feasting on cheesy fondues! 1. Can you tell us how you came to …

Now that I’ve had a baby I feel like I’m allowed to say the following: Sometimes I hate kids. Don’t get me wrong, I usually love kids. Their chubby little faces and adorable giggles are just too cute for words, but there’s a time and a place for this cuteness and sometimes I don’t want …

Last October I went to Egypt for a good old fashioned relaxing beach holiday. We spent long, lazy days swimming, sunbathing, reading and munching our way through the extensive buffet. It was amazing but I could only do this for a few days before I started to get itchy feet. We were in Egypt and …

One of the most frequently asked questions I receive is along the lines of how and why I began blogging. Everyone has a different story as to why they started blogging and we’re all nosy by nature! So without further a do, here goes… I began blogging in 2009. It was a time when ‘professional …

Massive thanks to Marie for today’s post, An Insider’s Guide to Hong Kong. Hong Kong was the first place I visited in Asia so I can relate to her feeling about needing more eyes and ears to take it all in. Maybe a second stomach for all the amazing food too! Marie is an illustrator …

I know what you’re thinking. You can’t possibly charter a private jet without breaking the bank. Private jets cost tens of thousands of pounds making them strictly out of bounds for anyone but the uber rich and famous. But what if I were to tell you that there is a way for normal people to …

  If you’re anything like me you’ll agree that travel and music go hand in hand. I can’t imagine a long journey without a great soundtrack and I love it went songs remind me of awesome travel memories. I can’t listen to the Of Monsters and Men album without thinking of snowy road trips through …

There was a time when hotels or villas were pretty much your only option while on holiday or travelling. We all accepted this and didn’t question if there were any other options available. If you were travelling on a budget you have to stay in a hideous budget hotel and there was very little flexibility. …

Massive thanks to Jessica from The Belle Voyage for today’s post about immersing yourself into a new culture while you travel. It’s so easy to make the mistake of visiting a foreign country without ever leaving your own world. While there’s something to be said for crossing tourist attractions off your proverbial list, I think …

Backpacking is a style of travelling where you travel on a budget, usually for a couple of months or longer, with a very loose itinerary but often without any fixed plans or schedules. Backpacking is awesome. I’m more of a flashpacker these days but my heart still lies in this carefree travel style. But I …

This is a post I’ve been excited about sharing for about 9 months now. I’d like to introduce you to the new little man in my life. This is George! He was born on March 11th weighing a perfectly tiny 6 lb 11. He’s less than two weeks old and already he’s stolen our hearts …

Today’s post is from Paula from Through the Looking Glass and is her survival guide to Songkran Festival in Thailand. Get this festival on your bucket list because it sounds amazing! Songkran festival in Thailand is the Buddhist equivalent of our New Year celebrations, and officially takes place over the 3 days from 13th-15th April. …

Climbing Mount Kinabalu was the highlight of my trip to Borneo. It was tough but it was worth each and every step towards the summit. I loved the way the scenery changed every few hundred meters and the sense of achievement when we reached the top was unbelievable. Watching the sunrise from above the clouds …

It’s been a couple of years now since I completed my NCTJ journalism course and I still get lots of emails from readers who ask me if I think it was worth it. One question I’m regularly asked is if it’s worth doing for someone who would like to become a professional blogger. It’s hard …

Today’s guest post is a fabulous guide to San Diego by Jessica over at The Belle Voyage. Keep reading to find out more about Jessica and about the best things to see, do and eat in San Diego. 1. How would you describe San Diego in 5 words? Laid-back, beachy, vibrant, diverse, and beautiful. 2. …

With just a few days until my due date all of my thoughts are baby, baby, baby. I’ve been desperate to decorate a nursery but we’ve been living with my parents for the past few months as we’re renovating our new. It’s a massive project and seems to get bigger every month as we add …

The USA is massive, and there is more to explore than you could ever fit into one trip. But there are a few more obvious items that you might already know you want to do and if you’re reading this post then I’ll assume that the iconic road trip is one of them. Taking a …

If you’re visiting a hot beach destination it’s easy to find free things to do. Swimming, sunbathing, reading and strolling can keep you entertained for days. But when you’re in a city it isn’t so easy and your budget can quickly spiral out of control. There’s just so much to spend your money on in …

Today’s post comes from Hannah, the fabulous blogger behind That Adventurer. Hannah has shared some of her top tips to bring adventure into the everyday. This is the perfect read if you’re in between trips  and you need a bit of excitement and adventure in your life! Adventure. It means something different to everyone. Often, …

Do you remember me telling you last month about the Corinthia Hotel sale? They have some great offers with 50% off many of their gorgeous European properties. And do you know what, the sale has been extended until the end of March! So today I wanted to tell you about one of their properties in …

Starting a blog from scratch can be a daunting process. Where do you even begin? There’s so much to do, so much to learn and so many people offering conflicting advice. When I first began blogging there weren’t as many bloggers on the block so I didn’t have as many people to compare myself to. …

Photo credit: Red bicycle Everyone thinks they know what Amsterdam is going to be like before they visit and I’ve spoken to lots of people who love Amsterdam and lots who hate it with equal measure. Personally, I love it and I think it’s a great city for a long weekend break. Parts of Amsterdam …

I’m always harping on about how important it is to travel light. Travelling light gives you extra freedom and flexibility that you just don’t have with heavy luggage. You can move quickly through airports and train stations and it’s so much easier to take public transport with a small bag. You’ll save money by not having …

I’m really excited to bring you an insider’s guide to Goa by Sheena, the blogger behind This is Sheena. I’ve been desperate to visit Goa for years and Sheena’s guide has made me want to visit even more! 1. Can you begin by telling us how/why you know Goa so well? I’ve been spending my …

“Quit your job and travel the world!” Ahh, it’s the dream isn’t it? The pipe dream that everyone is aspiring to. But it doesn’t have to be a pipe dream and today I’d like to show that it is achievable – even if you’re a student, on minimum wage or simply think it’s impossible Before …

If you missed last week’s #TravelBookChat on Twitter, do not fear because Jayne has put together a great roundup on Girl Tweets World. #TravelBookChat Australia Round Up & Reading List The book we read for February was Tracks by Robyn Davidson, an autobiographic book about Robyn’s time walking across Australia’s outback with nothing but her …

I’m just a couple of weeks away from having my baby boy and already my thoughts are turning towards travel. Actually, who am I kidding, my thoughts are always on travel! But now I’m really starting to think about my first few trips with the baby. I have a couple of trips booked in the …

37 weeks. How have 37 weeks passed so quickly? I will have a baby in about 2 weeks time! When I first found out I was pregnant I thought the following 8 months would be the longest 8 months of my life. Imagine booking the most incredible holiday of your life and then the excitement …

Do you wish you had more money to travel? If your answer to that question is a big, fat ‘YES!’ then you need to join in with the #Save4Trek Twitter chat on March 5th. Pretty much every single person I know (myself included!) wishes they had more money to travel. Whether they’re young or old, …

Bruges is one of the most magical cities in Europe with a quaint and pretty charm unlike anywhere I’ve ever been before. I visited last year for a long weekend and it quickly became one of my favourite places for a European city break. What’s not to love about the beautiful architecture, striking landmarks and the …

What not to pack for travelling I moved house recently and I came across the battered and bruised backpack I used for my two year trip around Asia and Australia. Prior to the trip I spent more than a year planning and plotting and excitedly scouring the internet for tips and advice. A lot of …

I’m delighted to welcome Rachel Kershaw to the blog today. Rachel is the blogger behind Life in Geordieland, an awesome blog about Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead in the UK. She’s bringing us an Insider’s Guide to Newcastle, which is the UK’s favourite city. Keep reading to find out why…. Photo credit: Mick_Gallagher_1959  1. Can you …

I’m absolutely unashamed to admit that I’m a fake tan fanatic. Having a tan makes me feel happier and healthier. When it’s applied well it can give you a natural looking glow that is impossible to achieve during the British winter. Let me just reiterate the ‘when it’s applied well’ part. Badly applied fake tan …

Do you remember a few weeks ago when I asked in my weekly email if you had any travel questions you’d like me to answer on the blog? One of the first questions to come through was from Nadia and she asked how she can maintain a travel lifestyle when her long term boyfriend wants …