So I’m going to be writing about some of my favourite European destinations over the next few weeks – and Rome is definitely one at the top of that list….
My only regret from travelling the world….
Is that I didn’t get contact lenses first. I know that’s a weird thing to write about on a travel blog. But I FINALLY got round to getting contacts this…
Seeing NYC from the air: Helicopter-Style.
For my 21st birthday a couple of years ago, my amazing boyfriend (soppy bit over, I promise!) gave me one of the best birthday presents I’ve ever had. We woke…
What I’ve learnt after one year of travel blogging
Almost one year ago today I started this travel blog. With just over a month to go until Pad and I set off on our RTW trip, we set it…
London and Instagram are a match made in heaven.
Now I’m back living in London, my Instagram has taken a bit of a beating…. and I have been absolutely obsessed by Instagramming all the beautiful London-ness and summery-ness. It’s…
Exploring Christchurch – New Zealand
Our last couple of days in New Zealand were spent in Christchurch, as that’s where our flight to Australia left from. There’s quite a lot I want to say about…
Here Are Some Beautiful Australian Beaches. Just Because.
It’s been pretty rainy and cold in London this week so the beaches in Australia have pretty much been where my daydreams have been running off to lately. Here are…
I love Las Vegas. There I said it.
I know this is not very ‘traveller-ish’ of me. And for most people, Las Vegas is their one and only idea of hell. But I love it. I love the…
Things you just HAVE to do in NYC (because I said so)
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…
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…
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…
ZipTrek Eco Tours – Queenstown
Yesterday we went up the Gondola again (yay!) for an afternoon of ZipTrekking through the Queenstown forest! We were really lucky to have been given some complimentary tickets, so…
Cheap Thrills on the Thunder Jet, Queenstown
We managed to score some super cheap tickets on the Thunder Jet in Queenstown today (from the BookMe.co.nz website) so that was the morning activities taken care of. Up early…
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…
Swimming in the Lake: Queenstown
You can’t visit Queenstown in the summer without getting in the lake. Swimming in the lake in Queenstown is one of the most fun things you can do in the…