6 Special Travel Moments That Resonated
Those who travel regularly are likely to have experienced those travel moments that resonate somewhere deep within. Beyond the usual delight ...
We All Travel Differently, So Why Do We Judge Others?
It sometimes feels like we are surrounded by judgement, especially online. In the travel-sphere, where communities chat and enthuse about travel ...
The Legacy of Roadside Motels in the USA
For as long as I can remember, roadside motels in the USA have fascinated me. As the popularity of motor vehicles ...
19 Years Old And So Green – My First Trip Abroad
I want to tell you a story. A personal tale of naivety, of learning, of finding my travel feet. The story ...
Adventures in Foodie Travels – Europe
So much of why I love to travel comes from enjoying cuisine around the world. I enjoy discovering new foods, local ...
10 Important Life Lessons Learned on the Road
For the past 20+ years I have been travelling regularly. The first trip around the world at 19 was ill-planned, underfunded, ...
Naples Revisited : The Power of Travel
In 1999 I spent some time in Naples, Italy, and it totally changed my life. I can say that with distinct ...
Paris : The City of Love
Paris is the city of love. And by this, I don’t mean that it is always the romantic dusk caress that ...
Collecting Passport Stamps
I’ve been collecting passport stamps since I got my first passport at age 16. Before then, I was on my Mom’s ...
The Quirks of Introvert Travel
Fun fact, I didn’t realise I was an introvert until I was in my thirties. What a revelation, right? I just ...
2018 Travel Year in Review
I always find looking back allows you to look forward with a clearer head. 2018 has been a year of great ...
My Summer in Naples, Italy 1999
In 1999, I was in Paris, hanging out at a hostel with my friends (and generally finding my traveller feet), when ...
2017: My Travel Year in Review
2017 was a little different for us travel-wise. In previous years, we travelled at least once a month on city breaks ...
A Roaming Kiwi – How Did I End Up Here?
I’ve often thought about writing an article about how I ended up here in Scotland, and what my motives were for travelling ...
Walking in the Footsteps of my Ancestors in Ireland
We recently visited Ireland, and for once had a chance to road-trip around this beautiful country. It was an important trip ...
What’s Your Travel Style?
Back in 1999 I set off on my first solo trip to Europe (from New Zealand). This definitely helped me discover ...
Birthday Trips – My Favourite Tradition
Every year since I moved to Scotland (2003), I have celebrated by going away on holiday. I don’t like the pressure ...
My Perfect San Francisco Elopement
It has taken me a year to write this blog – perhaps I wanted to keep this magic day private, or ...
Lifestyle Travel – How To Fit Travel Into Your Life
I believe that travel is an essential eye-opening experience in life. Even if it’s just to the next town over, it ...