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Using Local Public Transport- is it a Good Idea?
Taking the public transport as any local person would do is the best way to truly understand and immerse yourself in a culture. This could be anything from sitting in the back of a truck with some animals, getting a sleeper train, or getting an overnight ‘death bus’ (named for good reason). I have taken […]

Hotels in Delhi, India : My Awful Experiences
Hotels in Delhi, India, were the worst I’ve stayed in around the world. In fact I disliked them so much that I went to the airport 5 hours early just so I could leave. I briefly mentioned the start of a story in the Budget Travel Vs Luxury Travel post. Read on to find out […]

Budget Travel Vs Luxury Travel
When I started travelling, I associated the words “budget travel” to mean the cheapest of the cheap and travelling with the minimum amount of money possible. To some degree this is what it means, however I learnt very early on that you can pay not very much for bad quality, or the same amount for […]

How to Choose Where to Travel
It’s not always easy knowing where to go. There are so many options and things to consider that it can feel a bit overwhelming! You could be well-travelled and be struggling to choose where to travel next, or you may be new to travelling but like the idea of getting away from ‘normal life’ for […]

Backpacking: The Reality of the Nomadic Lifestyle
You might like the sound of backpacking and travelling. You see all of the amazing photos on social media and think “I’d love to do that!” or “I want photos just like that!”. Unfortunately what you see isn’t necessarily capturing the truth or the whole picture. See my ‘Why Social Media Lies‘ post for more. […]

Why Social Media Lies and How it Affects You
These days, most of the pictures you see on social media are hugely edited to enhance them. Some are edited to look more natural than others! Also, some pictures are completely made up or created from 2 or more photographs that have been merged together. They look awesome but can be very misleading. Social media […]

31 Random Facts About Me
Here are some random pieces of information about me, just in case you were interested! 1. I am a fully qualified physiotherapist with most experience in musculoskeletal outpatients and neurological rehabilitation. 2. If you ask someone what they think about when they hear my name, 99% of the time they will say ‘hair’ […]

Why You Should Travel- The Top Reasons
Words cannot even begin to describe how amazing it is to travel. Sure, you still have to adult and be responsible but it’s on a completely different level…it’s fun (mostly)! Variation When Travelling When you travel, every day is completely different. Every day you experience entirely new things. You see new things, smell new things […]