Ready to head off on an epic road trip in the near future? We know you are excited, as we enjoy a cross-country jaunt as much as the next traveller. However, there are safety concerns which you need to be aware of before leaving your hometown. After all, nothing kills…
One of our favourite things about travelling is that it can provide the opportunity to watch or take part in some big event. Not only does this allow you to truly embrace the local culture, but it’s also totally Instagram-worthy! From the Monaco Yacht Show to the US Open, why…
Trendy bars have been popping up all over the Thai capital in recent years, but few people seem to associate this kind of nightlife with Bangkok. If you ask the vast majority of travelers where to head for a night out, I guarantee the first spot they will mention is Khao San…
The former Portuguese colony of Macau is the perfect example of East meets West. While Macau is still proud of its Portuguese heritage, in the 21st century, it brilliantly fuses its present-day Chinese rule, making it one of the fascinating holiday destinations throughout Asia. Its history goes back to the…
As a child I dreamt of being surrounded by books. I always wanted my very own library you see. One that was lined floor-to-ceiling with beautifully bound, leather first editions oozing sophistication interspersed with a smattering of trusted paperbacks that would reflect my all-time favourite reads. I daydreamed about…
Eeyore’s Cottage: Every Child’s Dream As a child, I always wanted to emulate the adventures of some of my favourite, loveable book characters and the thought of stepping into the magical worlds of some of my best loved authors; to go on a quest with some of my most cherished…
Hostels are not normally something we would opt to stay in. In fact, they are something that I tend to steer completely clear of but whilst researching our trip to Thailand I stumbled on a couple of properties that actually appealed. I will even go as far as saying that…
It doesn’t matter how much I travel, I still fear flying. Stupid perhaps, and before anyone explains to me that it is supposedly the safest form of transport, I get it; but equally I still don’t like it. So when we arranged a stay at the BLOC Hotel London Gatwick…
I remember sitting in the audience listening to Laura Lippman speak at the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate some years ago whilst she was interviewed about how she gains inspiration for her novels. At the time, all I could think about was how one day I wanted…
Sometimes you will read the prologue of a book and instantly know what the story is about and how it will end, with Snow Job however, reading this really gave nothing away. I got the sense that someone was either suffering or going to suffer; that something tragic was going…
Have you ever been on one of those god-forsaken team-building exercises? You know the ones. Everyone readily agrees, not because they think it will be fun but because they are worried how it could hurt their career if they don’t. Whether it is raft building, high wire acrobatics or camping…
As an author, it must be really difficult to decide when it is right time to publish your up-and-coming best-selling novel. Is the best time during the holiday season for example? Interestingly, some believe that if you are a well-known author that has already sold millions of copies of books…
Being a UK citizen I have always been fortunate when travelling and although this may change thanks to Brexit and the powers that be, up until now, especially within the European Union I have freedom of movement for most of my adult life. This means that unlike my American friends…
Travel is great. Although there is a slightly less attractive aspect to the wandering life – how it can impact your health. Now don’t get me wrong, I still love the anticipation of boarding a plane or hopping on a night train and am still amazed at how much…
So you want to be a travel blogger. Think you will be able to make a fortune and give up that boring 9-5 that you keep complaining about. You want to travel the world and believe having a blog is the answer. You have read numerous blogs entitled ‘How to…
For anyone that has ever travelled frequently for work you will understand just how difficult it is to stay fit and healthy. That’s not to say we don’t try. I use to travel pretty much weekly at one point for business. New hotel each week, working all day, staying at…
