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Packing for an adventure can be nerve-racking, particularly for the young or inexperienced traveller. Before my recent solo adventure to Southeast Asia and Australasia, I was used to relying on others in my travel party to share the burden of luggage. Travelling on your own however brings the added pressure to pack for all eventualities. … Read more
As many of you know I had to interupt my Asian adventure to address some unexpected health issues- tad scary but totally fine now (phew!). Whilst I hadn’t planned on being back in the UK for a while, it’s been super nice to check in with family and friends again, even though it was a little strange … Read more
Packing for an adventure can be nerve-racking, particularly for the young or inexperienced traveller. Before my recent solo adventure to Southeast Asia and Australasia, I was used to relying on others in my travel party to share the burden of luggage. Travelling on your own however brings the added pressure to pack for all eventualities. … Read more
3 & 1/2 weeks in the Philippines! the pearl of the orient seas! (27th July – 21st August) The Itinerary The Philippines consists of a whopping 7107 islands! Our time here has mostly been divided across 4 of them; Luzon (North), Palawan, Cebu and Bohol. Our itineray looked like this: Week 1: Manila > Puerto Princesa > San Vicente > El Nido … Read more
The strong ties that bind Australians with the French village of Fromelles are evident in the window display of the Au Gallodrome café and pub beside the church in the centre of town. The rising sun logo of the Australian army, a kangaroo and an Australian flag send Australian travelers the clear that they are … Read more
Koh Chang Island A few days after my arrival in Bangkok I decided to venture out the city and head to the East Coast to spend long weekend in Koh Chang, Thailand’s 2nd largest island. Less crowded than the shores of the South, I was assured that Koh Chang would be a restful retreat away from … Read more
‘You better run like Usain Bolt!’ said Nicholas in response to my question. He had just been telling me about how he found himself face to face with a leopard the last time he walked along this jungle trail and I asked him what he thought I should do if I met a leopard today. … Read more
On the grid again…finally! I apologize if you have been checking my blog regularly over the last eleven days only to find nothing posted. It is day eleven of our trek to E.B.C. and this is the first time we have access to the Internet. When I decided to do this blog I was under … Read more
Frederik was riding the rails traveling from Geneva to Paris, his little face pressed close against the window pane to get a better view of the beautiful Swiss countryside as it slid past. About an hour into his journey the train stopped at a signal point. A second train travelling in the other direction … Read more