Happy St David's Day

Happy St David’s Day

Is it just me or does anyone else become way more patriotic when they’re travelling? At home I never really consider the fact that I’m…

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I smile because I am different

I smile because I am different

I got thinking about this post after reading something a fellow traveller had written on Facebook about being laughed at by locals. Although this is…

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Volunteering – To pay or not to pay?

Volunteering – To pay or not to pay?

Over the years I’ve done a number of voluntary placements in different countries around the world. Some have been organised in advance, such as working…

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It Could Only Happen To Me - Teething troubles in New Zealand

It Could Only Happen To Me – Teething troubles in New Zealand

There’s nothing worse than being ill on the road. No matter how old you are when sickness strikes the first thing you want to do…

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The launch of the #travelbookclub

The launch of the #travelbookclub

When you move away from a place there is always going to be stuff you miss. Mostly it’s your friends and family, occasionally it’s your…

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Is it time for a technology detox?

Is it time for a technology detox?

One of the things I’ve noticed a lot on Twitter lately is people saying that they “don’t have enough time” or they’re “too busy”. Not…

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If We Can Do It, So Can You - An interview with Getting Stamped

If We Can Do It, So Can You – An interview with Getting Stamped

So far in the If We Can Do it series I have featured travellers who are currently on their grown up gap year or have…

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Gatecrashing a Geisha tea ceremony

Gatecrashing a Geisha tea ceremony

My attendance at a geisha tea ceremony wasn’t something I really planned. During my visit to Japan I serendipitously happened to be in Kyoto during…

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