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Why Colombia’s Lost City Trek might be the best you’ll ever do
You always hear an interesting story from anyone who has completed Colombia’s Lost City Trek (or Ciudad Perdida in Spanish) – but to be honest you don’t meet many travellers in South America who have...
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Tour led adventures; local secrets unlocked
I felt like I was in the Tour De France as we sailed our bikes through Rocamadour, getting admirable looks from elderly shoppers. The hillside village looked straight out of Lord of the Rings and was a...
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Krakow – off the beaten track
Certain places in the world have become so inundated with visitors, all those little things that made them so special and unique have simply become commercialised. They’ve become inaccessible, like...
View ArticleJamaica: Little country, big adventures
The name ‘Jamaica’ conjures images of a hedonistic vacation, lying on a beach covered in rum. While understandable (and certainly an option), this image in no way does the island justice in terms of...
View Article‘No Stress’ in the African Caribbean
Touchdown… On the moon? For miles, all you see is nothing. But do not fret, this destination has been branded the African Caribbean! Cape Verde is a collection of 10, Portuguese owned islands just...
View ArticleAmsterdam: Sex, Weed and Weirdness
It’s fair to say that I knew my trip to Amsterdam would be fairly different to regular ‘beach holidays’. However, I don’t think I quite prepared myself for how different it would be after experiencing...
View ArticleValée Clarée: The Forgotten Valley.
The Clarée Valley is nestled amongst the mountains of the Hautes-Alpes region. It takes its name from the river Clarée, a tributary of the river Durance, which runs through it. It home to the highest...
View ArticleThe Material Girls Guide to Fabulous Las Vegas (Part I)
Is there anywhere more fabulous than Vegas baby?! Fabulous places to party If partying on an open air rooftop club, overlooking the strip is your kind of thing, do not miss a night at Voodoo! Voodoo...
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Living in Toulouse: the many faces of la ville rose
Picture this. It’s 6 o’clock on a Sunday evening. In a gloomy suburb of Toulouse stands a red-roofed chartreuse. The landlady claims the structure is more than 100 years old – she whispers, with a...
View ArticleHow to budget: Brighton breaks
How to budget in Brighton, a cheaper holiday if you have a few days to spare during the summer holidays. “Nothing in life comes for free, but you can try your hardest to do it as cheaply as possible.”...
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Visit Britain: Best British Beaches
When planning to spend the summer travelling, be sure to pencil in some of Britain’s best beaches for your very own cheap summer holiday. Sun, sand and sea. These are the makings of a conventional...
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Thailand Travel: A posh girls guide to suitcasing around the land of smiles
We all like the idea of throwing a few t-shirts and flip flops into a big rucksack and globe trotting our youth away. But what if after squeezing in that last pair of shorts you’ve left no room for...
View ArticleSeattle: exploring the city of complexities
Many of you have certainly seen ‘Sleepless in Seattle’, the romantic movie back in the 90’s, where Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan were falling in love, with destiny’s blessings. One of the film’s highlights...
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A trans-Siberian packing list
Yes, it was the trip of a lifetime: a five-night train journey all the way from Beijing to Moscow, via Mongolia. But if I went again, I would do things a little differently. Here is my ‘alternative’...
View ArticleRome – A Not-So-Typical European City
So last week I went to Rome, and boy do I have serious neck strain. Yes, marvelling at the size and magnificence of the buildings of Rome does have its dangers; evidently, safety precautions should be...
View ArticleEdinburgh’s Royal Mile; a Three Day City Break
You wouldn’t think three days is enough to explore a city, and you’d be right. It is, however, just enough time to explore the historical, cultural, and foodie treats offered by Edinburgh’s Royal Mile,...
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You Don’t Need a Holiday, You Need EsCape Town
So stated the sign as we drove into Cape Town, South Africa. Judging by the clear blue skies, luscious vegetation and brightly coloured houses, this was indeed going to be an escapist trip for the next...
View ArticleMy adventures… in Dublin
What started off as a nonsense idea in Starbucks in an October lunch hour turned out to be the best trip of my life. And this is why: My friend Emily first suggested that we visit the Irish capital, so...
View ArticleExperience Thailand by Elephant
I’m sat in the boiling Asian heat with a stray kitten on my lap. My friend Ben is giving the cat evils (suspicions of rabies none the less), and my friend Laura is getting her camera ready for the day....
View ArticleCyprus and The Olive Branch
Cyprus hits you with its warmth from the moment you step from the aeroplane and kiss the sun drenched ground. The Cypriot heat is like no other and it is one of the most memorable sensations your skin...
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