I’ve found that usually, when I visit somewhere new, it’s the personal recommendations that always turn out to be the best fun or the most enjoyable. In fact, when we…
Getting back to the real-world. With a thump.
I’ve been back in London for about a month now – which is partly why the blog hasn’t been updated in so long (sorry about that!). I still need to…
Hong Kong Foodie Tour = FOOD!!
Pad and I have always been firm believers in food. We love food and when we travel somewhere new, we love trying all the local food just as much as…
Hong Kong Highlight… Avenue of Stars
There is absolutely loads to see and do in Hong Kong (more on all those things later) and one of the top on any travellers list is The Avenue of…
Photos and Observations, The Grand Palace, Bangkok
Whilst our day out to The Grand Palace was undoubtedly the most hot and bothered I’ve ever been (seriously…. just look at the clothing regulations, and then consider wearing that…
Escape the Day-Job With Some Gorgeous Thai Beaches!
It’s no secret that Thailand is home to a plethora of beautiful beaches. So, just a quick blog post today – to distract you from those pesky day-jobs and…
Day Trip: Angthong National Park, Koh Samui
Angthong National Park was one of the things I wanted to do in Thailand from the moment we decided we were going to stop off there on our RTW trip….
A Little Bit of Luxury: Review of Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
For our two nights in Kuala Lumpur, we wanted to book something with an incredible view of the Petronas Towers, and something that was a bit of a treat. We…
The Wanderlust Hotel Singapore – Review
We were asked by the Wanderlust Hotel to come and stay a night with them whilst we were in Singapore – to review the hotel and let people know what we thought…
Singapore Zoo – Worth the Hype?
In a word – Yes. It definitely is. I’ve been to the zoo on previous visits to Singapore – when I was little and loved it. But on this trip…
Hawker Food in Singapore – Reason Enough to Visit.
I’m not implying by the title of this blog post that it’s the only reason – but it sure could justify a trip to Singapore – if you were looking…
Living the High-Life on The Singapore Flyer
As far as experiences go… our “flight” on the Singapore Flyer was just incredible. Not only were we greeted by delicious Singapore Sling Cocktails upon arrival (we opted for the…
Glorious Gold Coast – Surfers Paradise
I’d been told mixed things about Surfers Paradise (on the Gold Coast), with various people along the way telling me it was either: – Weird – Busy – Bizarre –…
Learning to Surf in Noosa, Australia
We stopped off in Noosa for a few days on our East-Coast roadtrip after family recommended it to us (and you always listen to your family)! It definitely didn’t disappoint though –…
I Heart Brisbane
Before travelling Australia I’d read up on the various places we were headed – asked around… all the usual. There were a few places that kept being highly recommended…….
Bumps and Bruises on Fraser Island
Fraser Island was one of the typical “backpacker” things we wanted to do whilst we were exploring the East coast, so when Hostel Bookers offered to put us up in…
Rainy days on Hamilton Island – The Whitsundays
On our way down the East Coast of Australia, we decided to treat ourselves and spend a couple of days in The Reef View Hotel on Hamilton island. The idea…
Exploring The Great Barrier Reef With Tusa Dive
We knew that one of the main things we wanted to do whilst in Australia was go and explore The Great Barrier Reef. It’s one of those bucket-list items that…
The Great Ocean Road, Road Trip
If you’re in Melbourne, the one thing I’d definitely say you have to see (and do) is The Great Ocean Road. Whilst Melbourne is a lovely city – it’s very…
Melbourne Graffiti and Street Art – Pure Awesome
Today we stumbled across some amazing street art in Melbourne – something which the city is well known for. For those who don’t like the graffiti thing – don’t worry,…
That Night We Slept in Jail.
Not a real Jail. So if you came here looking for some hilarious travel story about me getting arrested – sorry to disappoint. This was the night we spent in Christchurch…
Night-Time City-Scape Photography
My favourite time to take photos is during the evening when the sun goes down – because for most cities this is when they look the prettiest and the definitely…
A Walk in Central Park – NYC
These photos are about 18 months old now – but I just love them so I wanted to put them on here. They were taken during our trip to NYC…
Things we’ve learnt whilst travelling.
I know it’s cliche to sit here and say that travelling has been a journey of discovery – but for once – such a cliche is actually pretty true. Cheesy,…
Summer road-tripping in New Zealand
New Zealand is STUNNING in the summertime. So we’ve been making the most of it. I love the south island and it’s epic landscapes, and beautiful mountains so any excuse…
7 weeks and counting. This is what we have planned!
It’s less than 7 weeks now, until we set off on our round the world trip – which is so exciting! We’ve been living in New Zealand for about 5…
Queenstown LUGE!!
New Zealand is Beautiful – especially in the summertime. And by far, some of the most fun I’ve had since living here was our day spent on the Queenstown Luge….
6 Reasons You Should Love Dubai
Dubai, like many of the World’s major cities – is made of Marmite. You either love it or hate it…. I love it. We’re not in Dubai at the moment…
Skateboards and Hitch Hikers
There are two things in life, which I (being totally honest here) thought only existed in American movies. These two things are: Skateboarders and Hitch Hikers. Sure, I knew that both…
Beautiful Bondi Beach
I’d heard a mix of things about Bondi Beach, but the place completely surpassed my expectations. Sure, there isn’t all too much there, and the beach is pretty crowded –…