Whether its modern, fine, abstract or street art that you love, travel will always provide you with a new fix no matter where you visit – but there’s no doubt that some cities in the world are more famous for their art than others. I’m a huge art fan, so whenever I travel I like to check out unusual […]
Drinking And Eating In Eastern Europe: 5 Treats You Must Try
August 2, 2011 by 17 Comments
Eastern Europe traditionally was not a huge tourist destination due to the conflicts it’s seen over the years, but now the region is really coming into its own – and more tourists than ever before are visiting. Travelling around Eastern Europe had always been high on my travel to do list, and last year I was lucky […]
Surviving A Mumbai Taxi Ride
July 26, 2011 by 8 Comments
Normally, when someone you don’t know grabs your suitcase and rips it from your clenched fist you would assume you are being robbed – but not in Mumbai. There it is simply a transaction between you, the unsuspecting tourist, and your eager and willing taxi driver. For once you release your grip on your bag […]
Photo Of The Week – The Lights Of Lille At Christmas
July 22, 2011 by 5 Comments
Everyone loves Christmas – for me it’s about the food, presents and family, and seeing as it’s almost six months until the big day I wanted to share one of my favorite snaps taken at the Lille Christmas fair a couple of years ago. Even though the weather was blustery and drab, the streets were lit up with […]
8 Ways To Cure Homesickness While Abroad
July 21, 2011 by 15 Comments
While travelling the world or moving abroad is one of the most exciting and liberating things you will probably ever do, it doesn’t come without some downsides – most notably homesickness. It can be hard when you feel like you’re missing out on whats going on back home – whether that’s a best friends wedding or just a […]
Getting Drunk On Epernay: The Perfect Long Weekend
July 12, 2011 by 6 Comments
Being a huge Champagne drinker (and lover) it’s probably no surprise that I absolutely loved spending a long weekend in the home of bubbles, France’s Epernay. While it was a stunning village with gorgeous architecture and gardens, it was also Champagne – so what else is a girl to do when faced with the best […]
Weird Finnish Sporting Events
July 4, 2011 by 3 Comments
Forget marathons or triathlons, in Finland sporting events get an alternative makeover. With such events as mosquito swatting and wife carrying you’d be forgiven for thinking these championships were a bit of fun, but strangely enough the competitors take their sports very seriously. Most events occur over the summer months throughout Finland, and people from […]
6 Ways To Save Money When You Travel
June 28, 2011 by 11 Comments
If you’re like me you’d prefer more travel bang for your buck, rather than spending more on a shorter trip. In the past I was never great at budgeting for trips, but in the last few years my passion for travel has gone through the roof, so I’ve had to learn how to make my […]
Photo Of The Week – The Fairytale Gardens of The Grand Palace, Bangkok
June 24, 2011 by 8 Comments
Being in the grounds of one of the biggest attractions in Bangkok, it’s easy to be overshadowed. But the thing I loved when visiting the Grand Palace in Bangkok earlier this year was the beautifully kept gardens surrounding the Palace itself. It took me back to the days when I thought Alice in Wonderland was […]
Getting Lost In Melbourne’s Laneways
June 23, 2011 by 8 Comments
Being a native Melbournian people always ask what the main attractions are to see in the city – Sydney has the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, but what does Melbourne have? The truth is, when it comes to ‘famous’ attractions, Melbourne doesn’t have a huge amount…well, obvious ones anyway. But what I love about it is that it’s not […]
