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Whispering Falls: Nelson’s stunning day hike

Whispering Falls: Nelson’s stunning day hike

Dated: November 25, 2019

2 hours return If you’re anything like me, after spending some time in a city you’d like to get back out into nature and do some hiking. I was pretty happy to find out about this short day hike to Whispering Falls, just a 40 minute drive out of Nelson city centre, at the top of New Zealand’s South Island…. Read More

Posted Under: Hiking, New Zealand, New Zealand

Bokor Mountain: Kampot’s eerie tourist destination

Bokor Mountain: Kampot’s eerie tourist destination

Dated: November 18, 2019

If you’re visiting Kampot, Bokor Mountain is a must-visit. Originally built as a French colonial hill station, it was later abandoned (twice) and is now slowly being renovated as a tourist destination with new hotels and casinos. For now, though, the area is worth a visit for the old, eerie, abandoned buildings that can be found dotted around the top… Read More

Posted Under: Cambodia, Destinations

Travel safety guide: 12 tips that could save your life

Travel safety guide: 12 tips that could save your life

Dated: November 11, 2019

When you’re on the road or planning your next trip, travel safety may not be at the top of your mind. There are far more interesting and exciting things to plan and pay attention to, right? But what if one of your valuable possessions goes missing? What if you get caught in a scary situation in a strange city? What… Read More

Posted Under: Before You Go, On The Road, Travel Advice

Aoraki/Mount Cook: Hooker Valley Track

Aoraki/Mount Cook: Hooker Valley Track

Dated: November 4, 2019

When I visited Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain, I felt like I’d wandered into a fairytale. I know how that sounds, but honestly, it’s probably the most beautiful place I’ve ever visited! At 3,724 metres high, Mount Cook is a challenge for the most experienced mountain climbers, but for the vast majority of us it is merely a beautiful… Read More

Posted Under: Hiking, New Zealand, New Zealand

Swimming with whale sharks in the Philippines

Swimming with whale sharks in the Philippines

Dated: October 28, 2019

The incredible whale shark is the largest fish in the ocean and is a gentle filter feeder, posing no threat to humans. In the Philippines, it is possible to swim with these beautiful creatures. Before we visited the Philippines for a short holiday, a friend had told us about this unique experience. Our hotel offered trips to Oslob to swim… Read More

Posted Under: Destinations, Philippines

Moving to Hong Kong on a Working Holiday Visa

Moving to Hong Kong on a Working Holiday Visa

Dated: October 21, 2019

My discovery of the Hong Kong Working Holiday Visa (WHV) came at just the right time for me. Hong Kong holds a special place in my heart; my dad moved there in 2006 and I have visited him more times than I can remember since then. It’s become my second home. When my dad decided to open a restaurant on… Read More

Posted Under: Destinations, Hong Kong, Travel Advice, Working Abroad

Sunset Peak: a different world

Sunset Peak: a different world

Dated: October 14, 2019

Sunset Peak is the third-highest mountain in Hong Kong at 869m and is located on Lantau Island. As the name suggests, it is a great place to watch the sunset; however, if you prefer not to be descending in darkness, it is also stunning during the day. There are a few different places to start the trail, depending on whether… Read More

Posted Under: Hiking, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Travelling with Anxiety: a personal experience story

Travelling with Anxiety: a personal experience story

Dated: October 7, 2019

Updated October 4, 2020 If you suffer with anxiety, the idea of packing up your life and travelling the world could fill you with dread. For me, it was the opposite. I thought that leaving home again and going back off on my travels would be the answer to all my problems. But, as most of us know deep down,… Read More

Posted Under: Before You Go, On The Road, Travel Advice

How to spend 24 hours in Taipei

How to spend 24 hours in Taipei

Dated: September 30, 2019

Taiwan’s capital is a busy city that never sleeps. It’s a popular layover destination, so you may have a few hours to kill before you continue your journey or, like us, you might just be stopping there for a night before heading elsewhere in the country. We spent a day and a night in Taipei on our way to the… Read More

Posted Under: Destinations, Taiwan

Moving to Australia on a Working Holiday Visa

Moving to Australia on a Working Holiday Visa

Dated: September 23, 2019

Applying for an Australia Working Holiday Visa is one of the best decisions I have ever made. It was the first of these visas that I ever applied for and ultimately led to me also applying for similar Working Holiday Visas in Hong Kong and New Zealand as well! The time that I spent in Australia was incredible, unforgettable, and… Read More

Posted Under: Australia, Destinations, Working Abroad

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One of my goals this year, which I talked about a One of my goals this year, which I talked about a lot last year but didn't actually do much of, is to see more of Dorset. 
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There are so many wonderful places to visit in this south coast county and I've barely seen any of them, even though I live here! 
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So, to start off the year right, we completed a wonderful loop walk which starts at the abandoned Tyneham Village and takes in Flower's Barrow and Worbarrow Bay.
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The occupants of Tyneham Village were forced to evacuate in 1943 so that the military could use the area for training in WWII. The villagers expected to be able to return but were never allowed to. This area is still part of the MOD ranges and is only open to visitors on certain days.
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Flower's Barrow is an iron age hill fort with the rampart ridges still clearly visible and an incredible view across the cliffs and Worbarrow Bay below. Swipe right to see the view and spot one of the military bunkers of the MOD ranges.
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#lovedorset #dorsetcoast #dorsetlife #tynehamvillage #flowersbarrow #ironagefort #dayhike #loopwalk #purbeckridge #dorsetwalks #isleofpurbeck #uktravel #visitengland #newyearsresolution #newyeargoals #hikemoreworryless #exploremore #travelblogger
Spontaneous trips and long walks make for my favou Spontaneous trips and long walks make for my favourite kind of Sunday 💙
The New Forest isn't too far away from where I live but I rarely make the trip. Every time I do, though, I wish I did it more often!
We've had quite a lot of rain recently, which has resulted in a lot of pools on the plains and some gorgeous reflections 😍
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#newforest #reflections #stoneycross #sundaystrolls #southofengland #newforestnationalpark #visitengland #englishcountryside #greatbritishcountryside #uktravel #travelblogger
Merry Christmas to all wherever you are in the wor Merry Christmas to all wherever you are in the world! It's been a bit different this year but I hope you've managed to have a good day and get into the festive spirit. I'm just glad that nobody can take away the traditional Christmas Day walk!
How have you spent your day? Have you managed to celebrate as usual or has it been completely different?
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#merrychristmas #covidchristmas #christmaswalks #sussexlife #southcoastengland #homesweethome #familytime #travelblogger
This time last year we were in beautiful Samoa, wh This time last year we were in beautiful Samoa, which seems almost impossible now that we're in the UK! 💙
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We actually had our first experience of lockdown while we were there due to a measles outbreak and a mass vaccination campaign to bring it under control, meaning that we were unable to leave our beach-side accommodation for a few days. 🏖️
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Little did we know that the word "lockdown" would become part of our daily vocabulary, not just for us but for the whole world!
Or that it wouldn't be all sunbathing and cocktails on the beach... 🍹
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If you're thinking of taking a break on an island as gorgeous as this once travel opens up again and it's safe to do so, check out my 6+ reasons to add Samoa to your bucket list through the link in my bio. Just hit 'Destinations -> Samoa' 
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#samoa #polynesia #pacificislands #beachlockdown #tosua #lalomanubeach #beachsunsets #coupletravelgoals #sunsetcocktails #lookatthosecolours #blueseabluesky #travelblogger #takemeback
Yesterday marked 8 YEARS (!!) since I first left h Yesterday marked 8 YEARS (!!) since I first left home to travel long-term, and it got me thinking of what I had been worrying about all those years ago! 🧳
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Keeping healthy is usually either something that new travellers worry a lot about, or something that they don't even think about until it's too late. I was the latter. 😬
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It's easy to fall out of your regular health routine when everything is suddenly so different, but I've updated an article which covers 7 simple ways to stay on top of your health and focus on having the time of your life! ♥️
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Link in bio!
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#stayhealthy #stayhealthywhiletravelling #howtostayhealthywhiletraveling #travelhealth #stayhealthyonholiday #stayhealthyonvacation #hydrateyourself #traveladvice #travelexpert #travelblogger
Climbing Mount Taranaki in New Zealand's North Isl Climbing Mount Taranaki in New Zealand's North Island was one of the toughest experiences I've had on a day hike!
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Not having hiked for a while, I wasn't at my fittest and it took 12 hours to get up and down this incredibly steep mountain.
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There were times when I thought I might have to quit, but I persevered and when I reached the top, I was so glad that my determination had pushed me through.
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I was on top of the world! 
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Of course, I was only halfway through by that point and the descent was almost as tough as the climb, but it was totally worth it for that sense of accomplishment 💪🏔️
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I like to remember that feeling when I'm feeling a bit low, to remind myself of what I can achieve if I really put my mind to it!
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What helps to push you forward when you're feeling a little stuck?
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Check out my hiking guide for Mount Taranaki through the link in my bio 👆🏻 just look for the New Zealand Hiking section!
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#mounttaranaki #mounttaranakisummit #taranaki #egmontnationalpark #travelnewzealand #nztravel #northislandlove #nzmustdo #dayhike #mountainclimber #determinationpaysoff #accomplishyourgoals #nzfinds #keepgoing #theonlywayisup #mttaranakisummittrack
I don’t know about you, but I’m REALLY missing I don’t know about you, but I’m REALLY missing travelling at the moment and it has been getting me down a little 💔
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It hasn’t helped that the weather has been pretty horrendous recently either ☔️
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So today, as the rain clouds parted briefly today and the sun came out, I jumped at the chance to get out into nature and remind myself of how pretty my home area is 🍂
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It really helped clear my mind and made me feel so much better! 🧡
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What do you do to cheer yourself up when the blues hit?
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#dreamnowtravellater #beautifulengland #dorsetlife #autumncolours #exploreyourbackyard #appreciatewhatyouhave #travelblues #uktravel #travelblogger #homeiswhereyourheartis
Are you interested in #solotravel but not sure if Are you interested in #solotravel but not sure if it’s the right decision for you?
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Head over to @travelmexicosolo and her podcast #dreamtodestination to hear me chatting with Shelley about my solo travel experiences and why I think everyone should try it.
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Honestly, solo travel transformed my life for the better! Give it a listen and let me know what you think! ✈️
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#solotravelisgoodforthesoul #lovetravel #femaletravelinspo #youshouldtravel #travelblogger
I recently had the absolute pleasure of speaking t I recently had the absolute pleasure of speaking to the lovely Shelley at @travelmexicosolo on her awesome podcast #dreamtodestination about solo travel, why I love it and why I think everyone should try it at least once ♥️
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Head on over to her account to check it out or search Dream to Destination on Spotify, Anchor.fm or Apple Podcasts!
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#solotravel #solotraveller #solotraveler #daretotravel #traveltheworld #podcast #lovetravel #travelblogger
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