We have to get our travel inspiration from somewhere. Books, movies, blogs, photographs, hearing a friend’s travel stories. It all feeds into a big, swirling mass of inspiration and travel energy which moves through you and helps you click the ‘book now’ button on your computer screen. Nek minnit… one way ticket to Paris! (Yes, that … Read more
It has been just over 3 weeks since Matt and I got home from our big China trip, which means it has been 3 weeks of us both working from home full-time. The trip to China felt like it was marking the official start of us both living our dreams and it was one heck … Read more
Benidorm is arguably the favourite Spanish destination for British holidaymakers; a vibrant, fun resort town that’s been a magnet for holidaymakers for almost five decades. Visitors are drawn back time and time again to this Costa Blanca town by the superb nightlife, excellent eateries and the great variety of accommodation. But perhaps Benidorm’s greatest selling … Read more
When you travel by yourself, the only thing that matters is who you are in each moment. Nobody you encounter knows your story, the parts of your life that create your past and shape who you are now. Nobody knows your mistakes or successes, the things you’re proud of or the things you’d rather forget. … Read more
Well, things around here are escalating rather quickly. There are only 6 sleeps until Matt and I wake up, grab our bags and head out to the glorious Brisbane International airport. We’ll board a flying aluminium tube with hundreds of strangers, sit there staring at a tv screen for 8 or so hours and get … Read more
It’s 36 degrees, I’m covered in a layer of sweat and as I walk down the small laneway leading back to our hotel I am certain there are people wondering why I’m covered in oil and looking particularly awkward. There’s a damn good explanation for it, I’ll have you know. After a delicious breakfast at … Read more
There are few things more frustrating than being in a position you don’t want to be in, knowing you’re unhappy but feeling like you cannot do anything about it. No, I’m not talking about getting a wedgie in a public place and just having to deal with it. I’m talking about more serious situations, guys. I’ve … Read more
It’s my birthday in a few days, on the 8th, and when birthday’s come around it’s reasonable that you would start thinking of what you were doing last year and, if you’re feeling particularly deep, think about life in general. Woahhhhhh…. heavy! Yea, it’s heavy, but it’s true you guys. Last year’s birthday was a … Read more
If you had a chance to go back in time and give your teenage self some advice, what would it be? This is a question Matt and I got to talking about recently, over a few glasses of wine… of course. Big discussions like these usually stem from a glass of wine or two. It’s … Read more
There was a time when I used to party hard-y, I’d rage against the machine and fight for my right to do so. At 26, those days are over. I’d say I had a good 4 years in the limelight before it started to fade away. Do I feel bad about? Hell no. I really … Read more