What If?

What If?

There are few times over the last year when I’ve questioned what I’m doing. Travelling has always been the big love in my life so,…

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30 reasons why 2012 was such an amazing year

30 reasons why 2012 was such an amazing year

There are countless reasons why 2012 was such a great year for me. Here’s 30 of them: You can find out more about my 30b430…

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Happy New Year and all that jazz

Happy New Year and all that jazz

As the clock struck midnight last New Year’s Eve I was on a rooftop in Buenos Aires, surrounded by new friends I’d met at the…

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It Could Only Happen To Me - Inviting myself to stay at a stranger's house in Burma

It Could Only Happen To Me – Inviting myself to stay at a stranger’s house in Burma

I don’t know what is the most “it could only happen to me” moment of my visit to the village of Pan Kam in Burma….

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Every end has a start

Every end has a start

So it happened. I turned 30. The big 3-0 and to be honest, not that much has changed. Before the event a friend asked me…

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#29 Visit a place starting with each letter of the alphabet. X to Z.

#29 Visit a place starting with each letter of the alphabet. X to Z.

X is for Xindong Lu in Beijing I was on my way to see an Irish priest in Beijing (and no, this isn’t the prelude…

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T to W (continuing with the alphabet challenge)

T to W (continuing with the alphabet challenge)

T is for Tai Kang Road in Shanghai’s French Concession Shanghai is definitely the city in China which most people instantly fall in love with….

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#28 Write yourself a postcard from every country you visit on your trip (suggestion from Ruth)

#28 Write yourself a postcard from every country you visit on your trip (suggestion from Ruth)

I love this suggestion from my friend Ruth. When you’re on the road for a long time you have the tendency to forget about the…

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#27 Shop till you drop in Beijing, China

#27 Shop till you drop in Beijing, China

Anyone who knows me knows that I love to shop. I’d been so good in the lead up to my trip, watching every penny I…

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Q to S (continuing with the alphabet challenge)

Q to S (continuing with the alphabet challenge)

Q is for Qin Jade Pavilion Q is one of those awkward letters isn’t it? Even in the alphabet game it always catches you out….

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