I visited Tallin in January and having not really heard a lot about it, I was blown away by how stunning it was. Pastel buildings, castle rooftops covered in snow and as dusk came around there was the most beautiful golden hue in the air. I took this picture from a lookout point in the […]
How To Travel With Short Hair
April 27, 2011 by 9 Comments
Ace Ventura has never been someone I’ve aspired to. As a 28 year old woman, being told that you look like Jim Carrey’s character is more than a little unnerving, but I am told that this is what I look like every morning I wake up. This was an unexpected side effect I encountered recently […]
How To Budget For Your Next Trip
April 25, 2011 by 5 Comments
One of the hardest things about travel is knowing how much money you’re going to need, especially on long term trips, and if you’re on a tight budget you might be wondering how you’re ever going to save enough money to travel. The good news is that a lot of people over-estimate how much they […]
Photo Of The Week – Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
April 22, 2011 by 7 Comments
Emirates Palace, in Abu Dhabi (of the United Arab Emirates) is a huge 7 star luxury hotel which opened in 2005. The exterior of the hotel is a sight to be seen – it has 114 domes that are over 70 meters high, 200 fountains and 1.3 kilometers of private coastline for its guests. I […]
A Guide To Indian Train Travel
April 21, 2011 by 11 Comments
India is a train lovers paradise, and it’s by far the best way to explore the sprawling patchwork of Indian cities, villages and countryside. Films like the Darjeerling limited and the best-selling novel Shantaram have both epitomised the chaos and bustle that is the Indian train journey, and for someone that’s never visited before it […]
5 Super Relaxing Summer Holiday Destinations
April 19, 2011 by 5 Comments
Everybody loves a summer holiday, especially me… From being a little kid growing up in Australia, heading to the beach during school holidays was my idea of heaven. And even now as an adult there’s still something special about getting away to the coast somewhere and letting all the stresses of modern life melt away […]
The Best Smartphone Apps For Travellers
April 18, 2011 by 17 Comments
Smartphones have completely revolutionised the way we all communicate and access our information, and for travellers, bloggers and digital-nomads it has been an extremely welcome convenience to our lives. Personally,my iPhone and I are practically joined at the hip, so much so that my BF has referred to it in the past as ‘my other boyfriend’, […]
Photo Of The Week – Stalking Vampires At Highgate Cemetery
April 15, 2011 by 4 Comments
When opened in 1839, Highgate Cemetery soon became a fashionable place for burials, and was a much admired and visited London site. The attitude to death in the Victorian era led to the creation of a wealth of Gothic tombs and buildings throughout the grounds, which now is the resting place for many famous artists […]
Love Your Sport? Love Melbourne!
April 14, 2011 by 14 Comments
Australians love their sport (me included) and while many Sydney-siders or Brisban-ites may argue with the following statement, as a staunch Melburnian, my city is undeniably Australia’s sporting hub. It’s the spiritual home of Aussie rules, the headquarters of the Australian Open and perhaps the most famous horse race in the world – The Melbourne Cup. […]
Would You Try A Competitive Sporting Holiday?
April 12, 2011 by 4 Comments
Last weekend I travelled to Brighton on the south coast of the UK where I completed my first ever marathon in just over five hours. The sun was shining, the crowds were cheering and apart from my legs all but self-combusting at the finish line, I had a completely fun and unique travel experience – […]
