If there’s one place I haven’t explored nearly as much as I should have – it’s right here in the UK. But this year, I promised myself I’d do more staycations and explore more of what the UK has to offer. Exploring the UK means you can have a bigger budget (no need to budget for…
Cruise Holiday Inspiration from the UK
Did you know there are lots of cruise holidays you can take from within the UK? I always assumed cruise holidays had to be abroad (so you fly to the departure destination) and then board the ship in that country. But – there are cruise ports, where you can actually board the ship from the UK and begin the…
My Favourite Road Trip Routes
There’s nothing quite like exploring somewhere yourself, getting in a car (Pad drives – not me!) and just seeing where it takes you. We usually fill the car with snacks, and put Hans Zimmer on full-volume. Here are a few of my favourite road trip routes and the road trip destinations that got my seal of…
5 Times You’ll Have to Compromise When Travelling
When heading off on an adventure overseas, it’s only natural to want to make the trip as close to your idea of perfect as possible. Travel always costs money, and why spend money if things aren’t perfect, right? Compromise probably isn’t something you’ll want to have to consider, but it may become a necessity during…
Exploring Sicily – What to see and do
Some couples like the quiet, some like the beach, while others would be satisfied with a simple sightseeing cruise around an ancient city, slowly taking in the sceneries. If there were ever a place to offer all of these in one package, it would have to be Sicily. This is a haven where couples come…
Travelling & Studying: My advice
With travelling abroad becoming easier and more cost-effective, many of us, particularly those who have just finished high school or college, are faced with the choice of whether to jump straight into further studies or take time out for another educational and fun endeavour – visiting different countries and experiencing cultures and lifestyles completely unlike…
Walking Down the Altar Abroad
Pad and I chose to get married in London (our home city) – but our next choice would definitely have been a wedding abroad. Along with the prospect of tying the knot against a backdrop of stunning scenery and glorious sunshine, more and more couples are choosing to marry abroad for the significant savings it…
Travel guide for Jakarta, Indonesia
Jakarta is one of the rare cities in Asia that isn’t yet a tourist trap, it’s a bustling metropolis of flavours and cultures and has loads of amazing things to do – perfect for anyone who loves adventure and food. Image credit / source: Stefan Magdalinski Sure, it may not be the most attractive city (compared…
20 Romantic Things to do in Sydney
20 of the most romantic things to do in Sydney… One of my favourite cities is Sydney, so it figures we’ll be going back there for our honeymoon at the end of the year. I remember last time we visited, I was looking all over the place for recommendations and romantic things to do in Sydney,…
Tips for travelling together as a couple
During my relationship with Pad, we’ve done so many amazing things, and one of the things I’m most proud of is that we travelled the world together for just under a year. We always joked that getting through that meant we could get through anything. Because, as amazing as travelling is – it does put stresses and strains…