50 Awesome Travel Quotes
For this slightly self indulgent post I’ve tracked down 50 of my favourite travel quotes to get us all back in the mood for travel, both near and far (when its safe to do so). Because who doesn’t love a Read More …
Tag: explore
Running Around Dublin
On a recent trip to Ireland I combined three of my favourite hobbies: sightseeing, exploring and running. This is what I seen as I was running around Dublin.
Interesting Things You Might Not Know About Cuba
Everyone knows that Cuba is famous for cigars, rum and rumba. But did you know you could go to jail for killing a cow? Here are 21 interesting things you might not know about Cuba. Some are interesting, others are 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 …
Day Trip to Rouken Glen Park
My #take12trips expedition in March was short and local. On a rare warm, sunny spring day I took a day trip to Rouken Glen Park in East Renfrewshire, Scotland.
Climbing Ben Lomond: 5 Things I Learned
When I was asked by a friend whether I’d be up for climbing a mountain for charity, I immediately said yes. These are 5 things I learned the day I climbed Ben Lomond.
I’m Taking The 12 Trip Challenge. Are You?
I know I’m late to this party, but the 12 trip challenge is such an awesome idea and I’m so excited about getting on board.
Falling in Love with Iceland
In four amazing days, I fell truly, madly and deeply in love with Iceland. This is why I think you will too.
Uluru: Camping in the Australian Outback
“What the hell am I doing here?” I thought as I bedded down for the night in my swag in the middle of the Australian outback.