After almost a year of planning the day is finally here. Our (multiple) bags are packed and tomorrow morning Justin and I fly back to the country we got engaged in to exchange rings and hand-written vows under an almond tree. In previous posts I’ve touched upon the fact that getting here has not been … Read more
In the beginning there was just my mum. Maybe also a few friends who feared I might hold a multiple choice quiz on my latest post at any moment. And, most obligated of, Lexy. Lexy had to read every word of my ugly homemade site, because she made me start it. Lexy and I were … Read more
I’m going to be straight with you here and tell you exactly what I would tell my friends. (You are all my friends, after all.) Bangkok is not my favourite city. It’s no secret I love Thailand but Bangkok is another story. Unlike other Asian cities, Singapore or Hong Kong for example, which I would … Read more
Since I was lucky enough to win Gold Status with Virgin Australia in a ProBlogger competition this summer I have been reaping the rewards of having airline status for the first time in my life. As I had no idea what exactly Gold Status with Virgin Australia entailed before now I thought I would spell … Read more
You’d think after 50+ countries and almost 6 years of travel blogging that I’d be a pretty savvy traveller. Last weekend: not so much. During my 4 night trip to Bangkok for TBEX* I practised almost every rookie travel mistake there is in the book. Boy, was it embarrassing! *Translation: TBEX is a travel blogging … Read more
Earlier this month Carnival Spirit left her dry dock in Singapore after undergoing a $44 million dollar refurbishment, which included the addition of 7 new restaurant and bars. I hopped on board the ship this weekend when she arrived in Brisbane and did my best to sample as many of them as possible as we … Read more
A question every travel blogger gets asked is ‘where is your favourite place?’ And I’m sure every one of them replies ‘it’s too hard to choose.’ Because, seriously, who can choose between the crumbling, pastel-coloured buildings of Cuba or the chaotic, incense-scented streets of India? Pick between the celestial waterfalls of Iceland or the mystical cliffs … Read more
When travelling from Australia to the UK (or vice versa) one of my favourite airports to transit through is Hong Kong International. I know Singapore Changi Airport gets a lot of love in the industry but for me Hong Kong Airport has far better shops, lounges and phone charging capabilities for those of us flying … Read more
You may think I’m mad but while many people would get excited about the extensive champagne, wine and cocktails available in business class, one of the best bits about first and business class travel for me is getting to enjoy a large, warm mug of freshly made tea at 35,000 feet. (You can take the … Read more
Are you looking to hire a top UK travel blogger? I began blogging as a hobby in in 2010 and it became my career in 2012. Since then I’ve been a full-time travel blogger and content creator and am considered one of the top travel bloggers in the UK. I’ve worked in-house for a global … Read more