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Top Things to do when You Can’t Go on Summer Vacation

It’s true that this year has been a little rough so far. We are only six months in and a lot has happened so far, from pandemics to wildfires there has been a lot going on and with COVID 19 still unleashed on much of the world, summer vacation may be looking a little differentContinue reading “Top Things to do when You Can’t Go on Summer Vacation”

Songs for When You’re Dreaming of Far Away Places

Quarantine is creating difficult times around the world. It is vitally important to stay inside to help fight the Coronvirus pandemic and to help save lives. For the avid traveller, staying inside in one place can be a challenging time. We have created a traveller’s playlist for you for when you are dreaming of farContinue reading “Songs for When You’re Dreaming of Far Away Places”

The Explorer’s Survival Guide to Corona Virus and City Lock downs

If you are an avid traveller like me, then Covid_19 may be causing some real problems for you. Self isolation and city lock downs can make your apartment feel more like a prison cell if you are used to exploring far off places. However, it seems for now that Corona virus is here to stayContinue reading “The Explorer’s Survival Guide to Corona Virus and City Lock downs”

The Eco Traveller

We all love travelling, it is a life changing, eye opening, wonderful experience. We all love the Earth though too. With less than twelve years left until climate change is irreversible the huge carbon footprint tradiational travel produces creates the question, how can we still travel and care about the environment? Take the Train WeContinue reading “The Eco Traveller”

Essentials for your Pack

Ah, the age old question of the traveller, what to bring? Now, obviously the things that you need will vary depending on where you are going and when. A bikini might not be necessary in Alaska in December and a puffer jacket may not be needed island hopping in Thailand. But, there are some essentialsContinue reading “Essentials for your Pack”

The Best Travel Advice from the Minds of Great People

Live with no excuses and travel with no regrets- Oscar Wilde Take every chance you get. You never know when you will be back to a place and memories last longer than money and longer than tiredness. Climb the mountains, take the tour or see the great work of art, you won’t regret it. TheContinue reading “The Best Travel Advice from the Minds of Great People”

Daily Inspiration

The Allure of the Small Town

This weekend I spent some time in St Andrews, a seaside town in Scotland known for golf, castles, cathedral ruins and a beautiful coastline. It is also home to the highly acclaimed St Andrew’s University, with alumni including Prince William and Kate Middleton. St Andrews definitely lived up to my expectations. With quaint stone streetsContinue reading “The Allure of the Small Town”

Winter Wonderland or Fun in the Sun?

Winter or Summer? This is the question many of us face when deciding to travel, the question is not only where to go but when. Personally, I prefer winter but I can not deny that summer isn’t without its charms. So winter or summer? Here’s the case for both. Winter Less CrowdsIn most places, winterContinue reading “Winter Wonderland or Fun in the Sun?”

Lessons from the Road Less Travelled

They say that travel is the one thing that you buy that makes you richer. For travelling the road less travelled, the road that is filled with pot holes and winding trails to tiny villages; the road with no money and a backpack, this sentiment is even truer. It will change the way you seeContinue reading “Lessons from the Road Less Travelled”