Coronavirus has flipped the travel industry on it’s head. Airlines are struggling and nationwide lockdowns essentially ceased all but non-essential travel for a good while there. Are you thinking about going on a trip and
Continue ReadingHow to keep things ethical when interacting with animals abroad
Seeing wildlife is an amazing motivator for travel. Unfortunately in many parts of the world animals are abused by our fellow humans, and in particular exploited for the benefit of the travel industry. Here are
Continue ReadingHow to complain when your travels go wrong
In my past there have definitely been situations where my easy going nature has dissuaded me from making a fuss in less than desirable travel situations where I probably should have. One of my friends
Continue ReadingA road trip around Malta
March 2018 If the sound of hiring a car, and roaming around a place with an interesting past, divine food, and some stunning seaside cliff views is up your street, Malta is for you! Quick
Continue ReadingMalta itinerary: Malta and Gozo in 6 days
March 2018 Day 1: Sliema Fly into Malta in the morning and pick up your rental car (hopefully you are more organised than us and booked ahead) Argue over who has to drive first in
Continue Reading10 items to pack in your first aid kit when travelling
You don’t want to be caught short when away and are desperately in need of a plaster or paracetamol. Sure, depending on your destination some typical first aid items may be easy or hard to
Continue Reading5 ways to switch off when travelling
Travelling is one way which people try and ‘escape’ their normal. For some it is super easy to be present and mindful of their surroundings when abroad, but for other workaholics it may be a
Continue Reading10 things to do when it rains on your trip
It is sure to happen at some point during your travels, you will be hit by a miserable rainy day (fingers crossed it will be an exception rather than the rule). Particularly if your destination
Continue ReadingCroatia itinerary: Split to Pula road trip in 6 days
September 2018 Day 1: Split Fly into Split airport and pick up your hire car, opting to drop it off in Pula Drive to your airbnb, drop off the luggage and off you go to
Continue ReadingCroatia from Split to Pula
September 2018 My favourite bits about Croatia were the beautiful drives perfect for a road trip, the national parks, and the awesome festival locations! Quick Bites Currency: HRK (Croatian Kuna)Why to go: Ideal for road
Continue Reading10 travel related things to keep you busy during Coronavirus lockdown
Coronavirus has brought the world to a halt in aid of our fellow human in a way most of us have never experienced before. Fingers crossed we can see governments taking similarly drastic measures for
Continue ReadingTop 10 tips for packing for any trip
I’ve packed for many a trip and I have got better at it with time. I’ve been through it all, I definitely used to overpack, have had luggage lost in transit, and had the odd
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