I’ve always loved primates. It fascinates me that they are so alike to humans, yet so different…well at least I thought so until I sat with a gang of temple monkeys on the side of Jaipurian temple Galwar Bagh – if they didn’t have fur and weren’t the size of abnornally large rats then passers by […]
Resources For The Techno Savvy Expat
June 7, 2011 by 1 Comment
Moving abroad these days isn’t just about packing up your belongings and saying goodbye to your friends and family for a year or more – it’s got a whole lot more exciting and complicated thanks to the world of technology. With an endless supply of apps, programs and memberships at our disposal 24/7, anyone can easily manage their life and loved […]
All Inclusive Holiday Packages – The Pros and Cons
May 29, 2011 by 16 Comments
The topic of All inclusive holiday packages is certainly one that divides a lot of travellers. Some people swear by their convenience and value for money, while others despise them for their so-called lack of culture and argue that they don’t help the local environment or economy of the place you are visiting. Up until a couple of months ago I’d never […]
Summer Festival Guide: 5 Tips For Surviving One
May 25, 2011 by 2 Comments
Sunburn, hangovers, knee-deep mud and stinking port-a-loos – all things you’re going to need to conquer if you plan on surviving a summer festival. A lot of people shun the idea of camping out in the great outdoors for a few days, but it can be such a fun experience if you just go along […]
The Best Of Las Vegas – Elvis Not Included
May 23, 2011 by 3 Comments
Money, food and sex – whatever the sin, Vegas has it in excessive quantities. A lot of people hate it, or think it’s tacky but for me, I love the place! Sure – it is tacky as hell, and if I stayed longer than a week I’d probably be tipped over the edge into alcoholism or wind up […]
The Best Way To Travel In Goa? By Scooter Of Course!
May 17, 2011 by 9 Comments
Let me get one thing straight – there is nothing easy, or particularly safe about riding a scooter in India. This is even more so true in cities like Mumbai or Delhi where you are not only contending with the standard road obstacles like cars, trucks and bikes, but you have the added ‘fun’ of […]
A Guide to Visas For The UK
May 16, 2011 by 6 Comments
With the new direction that I am moving in with Woman Seeks World and the increasing focus on the ability to work anywhere (or becoming location independent, if you will!), moving abroad and extra income ideas, some of my posts will now start to focus on these areas, in addition of course to those specifically on […]
5 Tips For Buying Round The World Flights
May 2, 2011 by 15 Comments
Choosing which plane ticket type could be the most important decision you make when planning your round the world adventure, and probably the most expensive. Luckily, finding bargain round the world flights is relatively simple – you just have to know where to look. I regularly fly around the world and between Australia and London, so here […]
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 […]
