Lock down restrictions are starting to be lifted but the world and travel opportunities are definitely going to be smaller for some time. In fact, it’s probably safe to say that you’re better off planning your next holiday or trip closer to home. Then saving your pennies for a bigger trip some time much further […]
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Staying sane when not travelling
With all this talk of “that free time” and “learn a new skill”, I’ll be completely honest: I’m the busiest I’ve been in a long time and have to fight for a healthy balance to not drown in work. Time off just isn’t an option! Just like many others, I had to cancel my holiday. […]
Ways to kick jet lag
I can sleep anywhere. And I can sleep more than I need to, even more than a teenager. Basically at any time, and wherever I am – I’m a sleeper. Even standing up – although that’s just ‘snoozing’ really. But being able to sleep a lot, at the end of a long haul trip, doesn’t […]
UK travellers – Brexit reminders
Back in March, when the first Brexit deadline was imminent, I wrote a post to help with preparing for travels to Europe after Brexit. Since then very little has changed other than the date being moved from March to October and now to 31 January. Currently it looks like there might be a withdrawal agreement […]
2020 travel recommendations
Have you started planning your holiday or travel destinations for 2020 yet? A new year always gets me thinking about potential places to go, although this year I’m sure I will be taking a bit more time to think over the next destination as I’m still on the road enjoying the current one! There’s also […]
Why consider a free walking tour when you travel
Do you want a cheap way to see the highlights in a city? A free walking tour is a great way to do this at the start of a visit. It also reduces your carbon footprint as there is no transport involved. But how do you make sure you get the most out of the […]