As a travel blogger, I receive a few emails per week, asking about money – how I make it and how I finance a lifestyle of travelling. It’s definitely a…
Glass blowing in Murano, Venice
Murano is one of the lesser known islands just a 20 minute ferry ride from Venice city centre (and the part known more for its touristy hotspots). During my trip…
My new year plans in NYC…!
If you didn’t know, New York City is my favourite place on earth. There’s nowhere quite like it. Pad and I have been to NYC a few times now, we’ve…
Getting around: The different transport options in Thailand
Like everything else in Thailand, the transportation and getting around the country is cheap. However, whilst it may be cheap, it’s not always easy – so hopefully in this blog…
Flying in an Air New Zealand ‘Space Seat’ (aka fancy flying on a budget)
I think it must be part of growing up, when you start seriously considering spending money on premium economy or business class seats. Because let’s face it, comfort is always…
Review: 1923 Bourbon and Burlesque by Holly Madison
When you’re in Vegas, there is no excuse for not sampling a little bit of the nightlife. There’s something for everyone, and for me the new bar 1923 Bourbon and…
An Unexpected Surprise: Bondi Beach Street Art
When we visited Bondi Beach, one of my favourite finds was the beautiful street art along the promenade. We’d previously been to Melbourne (a city famed for it’s street art…
A glimpse of St Ives, Cornwall
Last weekend I visited Cornwall for what was (minus a school trip in Year 8) the first time. I wasn’t sure what to expect to be honest, I’ve never been…
Things to do in Paihia, Bay of islands, NZ
It may not be one of New Zealand’s main tourist hotspots – but this little town at the very top of the North Island is jam-packed with amazing things to…
Are Ice-Bars worth the cost?
I’ve been asked a few times over email now, whether I’d recommend the Ice Bar in London and in Queenstown. These two bars are owned by completely different companies (which…
The Foundation Room at Mandalay Bay – The best view in Vegas?
Whilst we were recently in Las Vegas, we were lucky enough to be invited to The Foundation Room at The Mandalay Bay Hotel for an evening of drinks and food….
So I’m a little bit in love with The Aria Hotel
I’ve stayed in my fair share of Las Vegas hotels, but my favourite (as of July this year) has to be The Aria. The Aria is one of the newer…
Garsons Farm Esher: Escaping from London for a few hours!
When you live in a city like London, sometimes you find yourself craving somewhere other than city streets and hustle and bustle occasionally. Luckily, in London there are plenty of…
Luxury in Murano: LaGare Hotel Venice Review
During my recent trip to Venice with my lovely friend Harriet, we were lucky enough to bag a room at the beautiful LaGare Hotel in Murano, Venice. Here you’ll find a review…
Photo Post: Beautiful San Francisco and her city streets
I took so many photos in San Francisco, I wanted to do a blog post where I could just show them all to you! It’s a beautiful city full of…
Revisiting your ‘teenage’ party-holiday destination (and being pleasantly surprised!)
Last weekend I went to see The Inbetweeners 2 at the cinema – and it really made me miss Australia! But, surprisingly, the film didn’t really represent the Australia Pad…
Hello you! Do you follow me on Instagram yet?
If you didn’t know, The World and The Some is on Instagram! Click here to follow me 🙂 If you like my photos, and general travel stuff – I think…
Get planning: Prepping for Oktoberfest
I’ve done my summer holidays for the year, so now I’m looking forward to October, November and December and thinking about what I can do during those months. One of…
Photo post: Beautiful Santa Monica Pier
During my time in Los Angeles I ventured down to Santa Monica for the day and spent a couple of hours walking around the pier and sitting on the beautiful…
First impressions of Los Angeles from a California newbie.
Growing up I always imagined that Los Angeles was where I belonged. Like my long lost home. The beaches, the walk of fame, the sunshine, the shopping – all of…
Review: The Redbury Hotel Hollywood – Los Angleles
My first stop on the West Coast during my recent USA roadtrip was the beautiful Redbury Hotel Hollywood in Los Angeles. I’d actually flown into Las Vegas (as the Virgin…
Top picks: The best UK getaways for summer 2014
When my holiday allowance is dwindling (and so are my purse strings) it seems like the ever-fashionable stay-cation is a more and more appealing option. I’ll be going to LA,…
WIN an Autographer camera! Your new travel BFF.
Autographer is this awesome little wearable camera (the world’s first) and it automatically decides when to take photos throughout your day. So you literally just need to clip it on…
My next trip…. Is VENICE!
When I visited Las Vegas last year, Pad and I stayed in The Venetian Hotel and that was when I first fell in love with Venice. Yes, OK, fake Venice….
Top Travel Vloggers on YouTube
I love travel vloggers, it’s amazing to see where they’ve been, what they’re doing, etc. It brings a whole other level to travel blogging. Here’s an awesome list of travel vloggers…
The City-Break Vs Beach Dilemma
I can never decide which I prefer; a beach break or a city break. I tend to swap and switch between the two depending on what mood I’m in. When…
How to know how much you should be tipping on holiday
One of my biggest confusions when travelling is knowing when and how much to tip. I hate the idea of offending people – so I always do my research before…
The Restaurant list: Best Places to Eat in Queenstown
You’d never imagine that a small, tiny, alpine village in the remote country of New Zealand would be such an AWESOME place for food. Seriously. Queenstown is the best place…
My First All-Inclusive Vacation: Review of Dreams Palm Beach, Punta Cana
Last year in the midst of our RTW trip, we got an email from our friends back home, announcing their engagement and their plans to get married int he Dominican…
How to spend a weekend in Bath, UK
Pad and I recently escaped London for a weekend, and headed up to the gorgeous city of Bath, which is about 2.5 hours by train. After stalking the internet and…