A travel writer's life
There’s very little time left until I go to Italy for a month *eek* Following on from my previous Italy planning post, I wanted to write an update about where I’m at now in the planning stage, and what’s still left to do. What’s been happening? There’ve been periods of […]
Futuristic, cutting edge, hip and innovative mixed with traditional and multiculturally-infused: Singapore is an expansive, complex melting-pot of a city. Expect to see packed-out temples sitting alongside reflective sky-reaching, sci-fi-esque hotels and office blocks resembling gardens in the clouds. And then there’s chic and boho shophouses serving all the latest […]
If you’re looking for somewhere as breathtakingly beautiful as Thailand’s islands and beaches but without the hordes of travellers and rapidly-increasing commercialism, then the stunningly picturesque Langkawi in Malaysia is definitely your place. Turquoise waters, pristine powdery white-sand beaches, swaying coconut trees, intact jungle-covered hills, pretty paddy fields, refreshing waterfalls, […]
Denmark and its capital hold the dubious honour of being touted as the happiest places on the planet. A 3-night break is a perfect amount of time to get to grips with the city and work out whether you agree. When to go? Pretty much any time from sunny, breezy spring […]
Bad puns aside, I’m going to Italy; initial flights were booked nearly 6 months ago, and now the trip is getting excitingly and frighteningly close. Why Italy? My only experience of Italy so far was a trip to Rome around 8 years ago – I loved it. The country has […]
Norway. Vast pine forests, stunningly beautiful fjords, clear air and prosperous people. It’s a winter wonderland and a summertime adventure playground. But if you’re anything like me, Oslo has never featured especially highly on your ‘bucket-list’ (yes, I hate that phrase too!) As it turns out, that was exactly why […]