“Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.”— Bertrand Russell As a female who travels solo about 98% of the time, I’ve heard it all when it comes to my friends and family worried about my safety while travelling abroad. “Don’t […]
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Essential Things To Remember Before You Travel
Travelling can be stressful, there’s no doubt about that. Did I pack enough underwear? When should I get to the airport? Did I remember my passport? Where the hell is my flight information? Shit…I forgot my travel pillow! Ugh! As if travelling wasn’t stressful enough, 2020 has proved that yes, it can get even more […]
You Missed Your Flight…Now What?
Ask any seasoned traveller what their worst nightmare is and I can almost guarantee that they’ll say that missing a flight ranks pretty high on the “ugh” list. I can definitely say that I have experienced the anxiety of missing a connecting flight a few times within the last few years and it’s not fun. […]
Mistakes To Avoid While Travelling
Looking forward to an upcoming vacation is almost guaranteed. Mistakes while travelling are another guarantee, unfortunately. Whether you’ve travelled for years, or it’s your first time abroad, mistakes are inevitable, but a lot of them can be avoided. Common mistakes while travelling can be costly, frustrating and downright troublesome. I’ve made mistakes, you’ll make mistakes […]
Your Essential Guide To Celebrating The Holi Festival In India
Celebrating the Holi Festival in India is high up on the list of must do’s for many travellers. When I was in India at the beginning of this year, I had the privilege of celebrating Holi among the locals in Rishikesh while staying at Parmarth Niketan Ashram and what an experience it was! I’ve seen […]
Airport Lounge Access – Is It Worth The Money?
Most people count down the days until they get to go on vacation, so they can get away from the stress of their daily lives, work woes, their bosses, sitting in traffic and the daily grind to relax on a beach, hike a mountain range, go on an African Safari, or chill out in a […]
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Visiting The Taj Mahal – Everything You Need To Know Before You Go
So, funny story…in high school, I was given the name Tosh Mahal, but never in my life, especially back then, would I have imagined that one day I’d be standing in Agra, staring in awe at one of the greatest man made Wonders of the World. The Taj Mahal dates back to 1630 and is […]
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Riding The Innsbruck Cable Car – A Guide To The Nordkettenbahnen
As soon as you arrive into Innsbruck, you’re bound to have a view of the massively gorgeous Nordkette Mountain that towers over the city below. The Nordkette is considered “The Jewel of The Alps” and for good reason; it’s breathtaking. It’s the southernmost mountain, which boasts panoramic views of Innsbruck and the Karwendel area, which […]
The Ultimate In Flight Refresher Routine
Everyone has that one friend that always magically looks like she just came out of a relaxed spa day after a long haul flight, rather than one of the Goonies with tangled hair and runny mascara. Well guys, I try to be that person. Uhh, the spa person, not the Goonie. 😉 As fun as […]
10 Tips For Travelling With Friends
Adventuring to other countries solo is how I prefer to do most of my travelling, but even I, on a rare occasion, will travel with a friend, or even a group. I’ve travelled with my best friend to Ireland, my sister on many hiking trips, a group of five girls to Thailand and even a […]