Planning you’re first ever trip to Frankfurt? Well, you’ve chosen a mighty fine part of Germany to visit, so congratulations there. I had my first visit to Frankfurt recently and was blown away by the contrast in old and new. One minute you’re overlooking a bustling business district, walking between skyscrapers and the next you’re … Read more
Given it’s a travel blog, the name Little Grey Box doesn’t make any sense. With scarcely a hint of travel in the name, I’ve had lots of people ask me why the blog is called Little Grey Box. Some people say they think it represents a laptop, a grey Macbook packed full of all our … Read more
Sitting with my grandma, eating raspberry jam on toast, sipping cups of black tea, we began to talk about what life was like for her, growing up. We often do, but this time she said something that really stuck with me. As a young girl in high-school my Nan had desperately wanted to move from her … Read more
Planning a trip to Guangzhou but have absolutely no idea where to stay? When I was researching this interesting city, for my trip, I found it hard to work out where I should base myself. After visiting and having a great time, I’ve put together this guide to help you plan your trip. Getting Oriented … Read more
Last week I found myself surrounded by a throng of international media at the official (and very fancy) launch of Singapore Airlines’ new A380 cabin products. Now, look, if you’re anything like me you probably had no idea these kinds of events happen. You’re also probably wondering what the heck a cabin product is – … Read more
When you first hear of Wales, what do you automatically think of? I don’t know about you but, for me, it was something along the lines of, “It’s the small country that’s on the southwestern side of England”. You see, I was planning this epic adventure of a lifetime, and the question, “What would you like … Read more
It has been a while since I sat and wrote a personal post, but lately I’ve had a few things floating around my head that I need to get out. Now that I work full-time as a travel blogger, I can officially say I’m part of the industry. It’s an industry full of people with … Read more
You know that saying, “Never meet your idol,”? Sometimes I apply that to travel. I worry all the places I’ve dreamed of visiting for years are far better in my dreams and, because I’ve been imagining them for so long, there’s no way they could live up to the hype. Truth be told, I was … Read more
You ever have one of those days where you just feel like you’ve stuffed your life up? I remember having a lot of them. I would just kind of find myself sitting at work, on my couch or on the bus home and have this horribly sad moment where it felt like I had missed … Read more
I’m staying in Paihia, the main tourist town in the Bay of Islands and a popular spot for backpackers and travel lovers. The local watering-hole and most popular, and only, nightclub for miles is The Pipi Patch. The sunsets here are pretty special, turning the sky a brilliant shade of bright pink against vibrant blue, … Read more