The Highs and Lows of Blogging
I’ve been away from the blogosphere for a few weeks now. Here’s why… Like all things in life, there are highs and lows, and blogging is no exception. For a few months at a time I’ll be living the dream when it comes to my travel blog. I’ll
Sunset Sunday: 4000 Islands in Laos
This amazing photo is from the lovely Ali Garland and was taken as the sun set over the Mekong River in the 4000 Islands in Laos. If this doesn't make you want to jump on a plane and go to Laos I don't know what would! Ali Garland
How do you overcome your travel fears?
Fear, it’s a funny old thing. It can show up in many different forms for many different people. For me, it rears its ugly head when someone mentions the words ‘adventure sports’. It’s weird because I’m perfectly happy to do thing that terrify some people. I
Would you travel to Beirut?
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“I’m going to Beirut,” I whispered down the phone. I was whispering because I was on the train and I wasn’t sure what people would think about this mental statement.
My Travel Confession: I’m Terrified of Snowboarding
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There we go, I’ve admitted it. I’ve been banging on about how excited I am to go snowboarding in Andorra next month, but if truth be told – I’m terrified.
Travel memories: The best souvenirs we have
The worst thing that happened while I was travelling I spent nearly 2 years travelling through SE Asia and Australia and I was actually really lucky - barely anything went wrong. I was never disastrously ill or mugged. I never ran out of money or had to spend
Friday Follow: Top Travel Bloggers to Look Out For in 2012
Starting next Friday I will be interviewing my favourite travel bloggers in a Friday Follow feature. I’m hoping to highlight some great lesser known bloggers and also help you get to know your favourites a little better. I’m kicking off this feature with 10 of my favourites
New Year’s Resolutions: I’m doing them all!
I’m disregarding all those people who advise: “Don’t do too many New Year’s resolutions, you’ll never stick to them all.” This year I’m taking the bull by the horns and doing them all. I’m the type of person who doesn’t do things by halves – if I’m