Flying can be stressful. You’ve got the prospect of delays, cancellations, queuing for security and when you finally board the plane you may face cramped seats and then there’s the possible jet lag. The following 5 tips can make flying a much better experience, to make it through the airport stress free, have a pleasant… Read More
Prior to this year I had only visited 1 African country. Most of my travel has been in Asia and Europe. There are so many countries in Africa that I want to visit that I knew I needed to get started! Also as my daughter’s father is Nigerian I want her to grow up… Read More
If you follow me on Instagram and Facebook you will know that Ava and I spent 5 weeks in Asia this summer traveling through southwest China, Vietnam and Cambodia. Three weeks of our trip were spent in Vietnam and I wanted to share our itinerary here in this post . If you are thinking… Read More
Apps are pretty much a part of everyone’s daily life. From Instagram and Snapchat to Whatsapp and Facebook most of us spend a considerable amount of time on apps . There are so many travel apps available that can help you plan trips and also make life easier on the road. In fact there… Read More
My love affair with Italy has been a long distance relationship for the most part, spanning nearly two decades. I remember falling in love with this amazing country. I was 19 and had moved to Bologna to study there for the year. I was young, enthusiastic and so excited for my Erasmus year .… Read More
We are just back from a city break in Bucharest. Romania had never been at the top of my travel wish list but as I am running out of countries to visit in Europe we found ourselves in Romania for our Easter break. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by the city.… Read More
India is a fantastic destination for the solo female traveler for so many reasons. Few countries will leave such a lasting impression on you as India will. It is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating, magical, stunning, colorful, exotic and diverse places that you can visit. It is a country that overwhelms the senses. You… Read More
What better way to feed your wanderlust than to watch an amazing travel movie! Movies of epic adventures and stunning landscapes that give a window into a different way of life and highlight the unique beauty of a country. They will inspire you to take off and see the world! Here are my top 5… Read More
Nearly 7 years ago in April 2010 I traveled to Syria with my then 1 year old daughter to visit my brother who was living there at the time. We flew to Damascus where we spent most of our trip. Damascus is thought by many to be the world’s oldest continually inhabited city. What struck… Read More
So my first new country of 2017 is Hungary! I traveled to Budapest with my daughter and a friend for a few days over the New Year’s period. Budapest is an easy city to navigate. The river Danube lies at the heart of the city. To the west lies Buda with it’s Royal Palace… Read More