Sometimes during your travels, you may find yourself travelling alone. Whether this is through circumstances beyond your control, or simply because you want to, you will find great rewards in travelling solo. However, there are also some drawbacks and dangers to this too, especially for women travellers who need to take extra care when travelling …
It’s only natural. Everybody does it, and it’s nothing to be ashamed of. Yes, you know what I’m talking about: everybody falls in love with Rome. The city has a warm seductive pull that melts the coldest of visitors. Hearts of stone stand no chance against Rome’s gorgeous stone buildings. And as night falls, the …
Taking a gap year – particularly if you’re travelling alone – can be a daunting prospect. But with the tiniest bit of effort it’s very easy to meet tons of new friends in every city or town you visit, and also on buses, and in bars. A good way of guaranteeing that you meet likeminded …
Barcelona really is one of the best cities in Europe, with so many world famous attractions. But after you’ve been to the beach, explored Las Ramblas, watching a football game and seen the Gaudi architecture at Parc Guell, what other cool things are there to do? I have put together a list of non-touristy places …
Hostels provide backpackers with inexpensive readily available accommodation while travelling abroad. They can sometimes be great sources of information, a great place to meet other travellers and a place to have a lot of fun. However, hostels can also be loud, dirty and uncomfortable and there are certain unwritten rules about staying in them. Check …
Forget the Oscars! These are my film awards for igniting wanderlust and give you the inspiration to travel and explore the world! These films really are ‘get in a car and just go’ gems that are guaranteed to make you hit the accelerator. Y Tu Mama Tambien This cheeky Mexican romp imagines a journey in …
