I always find it tricky trying to decide whether to visit places out of season, especially if I’m travelling somewhere faraway like Thailand for a holiday. I don’t mind the odd rain shower here or there but for us Brits, having some much-needed sunshine is kind of an important thing when we go away! Luckily,…
Me, my man and Malta
In all the years I’ve been with my husband Matt, we’ve never really found the right opportunity for me to meet him while he’s been away working with the Royal Navy. Often he’d be at sea or have little time off to make it worthwhile. Other times it would have been too expensive, or perhaps…
Where did you go, 2016?!
I still can’t quite believe we’re in a new year already…and that the last time I posted about my travels was 11 months ago. Although it’s been quiet here on my blog, 2016 certainly wasn’t – in terms of travel it was the busiest I’ve had, visiting seven countries across three continents. I spent Easter…
Iceland: more than just the Northern Lights
My trip to Iceland will always be one of the most-memorable experiences of my life. While I have sometimes felt indifferent about certain places I’ve visited, Iceland is definitely not one of those. Having booked my trip primarily to try and see the Northern Lights, I left having discovered that this Nordic island has so…
Until next time, Great British summer
It’s official – the sun has truly set on another summer here in England. As I walked from room to room this morning turning all the clocks in my house back an hour to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), I just wanted to hold onto British Summer Time (BST) a little longer. Summertime in England is…
10 things I’m going to miss about Thailand
I feel really fortunate to have been able to call Thailand my home for the last three months, but as I approach my last few days in the Land of Smiles I can’t help but think of all the things I’m going to miss. The food What can I say?! Thailand truly is a foodie’s…
The international language of friendship
One of the greatest things about travelling or living in a foreign country is the opportunity it gives you to meet new people – often individuals who you might not have the chance to form friendships with in normal circumstances. Be warned though – it may result in a multi-lingual Facebook news feed like mine…
Swimming with turtles at the Similan Islands
Having been on my fair share of day-trips to Thailand’s islands over the years I’ve always felt a little underwhelmed by the underwater Kingdom. Don’t get me wrong – I think Thailand has some of the best islands and beaches in the world, and there’s certainly stuff to see, but I just can’t help feeling…
Learning to tie dye in Thailand
Over the years I’ve bought many tie-dyed sarongs in Thailand – one of my must-have beach essentials – so I thought it about time I learnt the skill and technique involved in this colourful craft. Whether it’s a local cookery lesson, an art class or a craft workshop, I always like to ‘do’ on my travels and not just ‘see’. I often…
Almsgiving in Chiang Mai
When I was asked to accompany one of my Thai relatives to give alms to the Buddhist monks on her birthday, I was more than happy to. I must admit though, when she told me we had to get up at 5.30am, I did have to check to make sure I heard her correctly. Aren’t…
Just my cup of tea – Choui Fong plantation, Chiang Rai
If there’s one thing I love doing more than anything it’s relaxing with a nice cup of tea and cake! Throw in some great views and good company and I would have no problem in making the experience last the whole day. It’s one of the reasons I love spending time in Thailand – you…
Discovering dragons and pearls in Halong Bay
Visiting the colossal limestone formations of Halong Bay in Vietnam has been on my bucket list for a few years now, so when I had the opportunity to go recently, I was on that plane quicker than you can say “check in”! A flight from Bangkok to Hanoi took just under two hours. There were…
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