Things People Don’t Tell You About Travel

If you look to travel bloggers and the internet, you would be under the assumption that travel is rejuvenating, filled with adventure and picturesque sunsets. That you’re so lucky and you’re going to have the best time of your life. Whilst I agree that people who get the chance to travel are incredibly luck and … Continue reading Things People Don’t Tell You About Travel

Why It’s Not So Easy to Drop Everything to Travel the World

Lately I've seen a lot of blogs, posts, quotes, expressions and people saying, 'just drop everything and go, travel the world!' Whilst in theory I love the thought of this and wish I could, the bottom line is that there's many of us squeezing in some time on Facebook before after we finish a double shift, … Continue reading Why It’s Not So Easy to Drop Everything to Travel the World

Re-inventing the stigma of Travelling Solo

Travelling alone. When you say it, alarm bells seem to sound in peoples minds thinking ‘haven’t you seen Taken?’ Yes I have seen Taken. Great movie. Other things that I get asked about are ‘aren’t you worried you’ll get pick-pocketed/raped/kidnapped/sold/murdered?’ Obviously yes, though not because I’m travelling alone. Just because there’s some messed up people … Continue reading Re-inventing the stigma of Travelling Solo