Bringing in the New Year in Berlin
New Year 2018/19 and I found myself in Berlin for the third time in as many years. I say I found myself there, I didn’t get lost or anything. When my planned trip to Lisbon fell through at the last Read More …
Tag: solo travel
Adjusting to Island Life
I knew long before leaving UK shores that island living conditions would be basic. The GVI staff whom I would be working with, had told me so. But until I experienced it for myself, I had no idea that adjusting Read More …
Avoiding Killer Coconuts (and other Island Hazards)
I am was scared of everything. Things that fly, things that crawl, things that slither, things that bite. And mosquitos. But I was never scared of coconuts.
15 Things I’ve Learned from Travelling Solo
One of the scariest things I’ve ever done is jet off on a plane to the other side of the world on my own. But it was also the most empowering, liberating and utterly amazing experience of my life, bar Read More …
Handling Homesickness: Alone and Lonely in Byron Bay
Before I set off on my first solo travel adventure I had never experienced the feeling of homesickness. I didn’t understand the concept, I didn’t believe in it and I didn’t acknowledge it was a thing.
2016 Travel Round Up
In 2016 I was extremely fortunate to be able to visit 5 countries that I’d never been to before. Here’s a quick round up of my 2016 travels, including best bits and top tips.
Bula Fiji
Bula Fiji! My first Journal entry from Fiji, went something like this…
Solo Travel 1 – 0 Excuses
How I overcame my fear of solo travel, and some practical tips to help you do the same.