Ever thought of attending a funeral as part of your holiday itinerary? Time to reconsider. I joined the colourful celebratory parade at a Balinese Ngaben (cremation ceremony) and I was really surprised. Volcanoes, markets, beach bars, temples, dance shows, great satay – all must-dos in Bali. But if you’re there during the summer months, make …
Top 5 Hippest London Hangouts
I have scouted the streets of England’s capital to discover the 5 hippest London hangouts to kick back and enjoy a tipple or five… Cheers to that! 1. The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town, Shoreditch Of the many hidden speakeasies in London, the Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town ranks amongst the most infamous, and with …
Best London Underground Stations
Over 160 years ago the London Underground train made its inaugural journey on the Metropolitan Railway line from Paddington to Farringdon. Today the Tube carries over 1,107 million passengers a year 249 miles around the city of London. Here are some of my favourite Tube stations from around the city. 1. Swiss Cottage Besides being …
Best Hen Do Destinations in Europe
A hen weekend abroad is a great excuse for you and the girls to treat yourselves, especially if you’re booking it as your main holiday of the year. If you’d like to stay away from tackiness and would rather do something refined, there are loads of available options. I think shopping and cocktails are probably …
Packing for a Gap Year in 3 Easy Steps
You booked your round the world tickets and thought the hard part was over. Think again… there’s still the packing to be done after all. A year is a long time and thinking about how to fit your entire life into a tiny little rucksack is daunting. Where do you even begin? Luckily, I’ve compiled …
Top Reasons to Go Cold Water Diving
Cold water diving… I hear what you are thinking… why do it? With sub-par visibility, rough seas, dry suit dilemmas, and the very real danger of hypothermia (possibly even death) – what could possibly be the appeal? This is a question I asked myself over, and over, and over again – and I finally came …