Eh, what? Florence in a day! Is one day in Florence enough, I hear you cry. Now I agree, Florence aka Firenze, the city of Renaissance art, mouth-watering cuisine, and gelato that evokes a passionate sigh, needs more than one day of your time. But. If you’re umming and aahing on whether to include a day in Florence in your whirlwind tour of Italy or save it for a slower longer indulgence, let me tempt

Oh me. Oh my. Ever had one of those day trips you hope will nevveerrrr end? If you haven’t, then you’re in for a real treat. Take a curtesy, take a bow, hog the stage, the ‘Paignton Round Robin’. Paignton is a seaside town located on the English Riviera. Why yes, we do have our own Riviera. In this case, the banner of the English Riviera encompasses the seaside resorts of Torbay, Torquay, Paignton, and Brixham. If you

I think you might notice by the design of this website that I love a quote! I find them great for a bit of kick-up-the-bum motivation, soul-searching reflection, and oh go on then, whisk me away inspiration. So without further ado, here’s my favourite travel quotes to inspire or inspirational travel quotes, if you prefer. Cue whistles, bells, and rapturous applause. TRAVEL QUOTES TO INSPIRE 1. ‘Travelling solo doesn’t always mean you’re alone. Most often, it means

If you haven’t been to Whitby then you’re missing a real treat. Whitby Abbey’s gothic ruins are a dramatic focal point perched high on the hilltop overlooking the town. Below, the River Esk and the North Sea caress its shores. Captain Cook started his sailing career here and let’s not forget Whitby Dracula. So-called because Bram Stoker declared the Abbey ruins his inspiration for Dracula. Whitby is a seaside and fishing town in North Yorkshire

Another fess up moment. I LOVE overnight train rides. I don’t know if it’s the rhythm of the train as it chugs along (ok, I might be going a bit Harry Potter dreamsville here) or if it’s knowing that I’ll wake up in a new location in the morning. Either way, it’s one of my favourite ways to travel. ADVANTAGES Firstly there’s the saving on time, stress, and hassle of getting to the airport. If

A friend once remarked ‘When I think about solo travel, I always think about what could go wrong’. Travelling alone, through choice or circumstance, is one of the most empowering things you can do. However, as a lone female traveller there’s also personal safety to throw into the mix. So without further ado, here are my safety tips for women travelling alone. PRE-TRAVEL RESEARCH Wherever you decide to go and explore, be thorough with your

Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Well, not quite. Aside from hopping on the tube or the sightseeing bus, what are some other great ways to travel around London? Well I’m glad you asked. Note also that the tube might not be so fab if it’s rush hour and you’ve got your nose in the vicinity of an armpit. One that’s generally yours I hasten to add. To make the best use of your time, travel in

Looking for the best solo trips for women? Whether you’re a seasoned female solo traveller or a newbie wanting to dip your perfectly painted toes in, a small group travel trip could be just the answer you’re looking for. A chance to explore, be with like-minded adventurous souls, and, phew, have the planning done for you. So here’s my take on the best solo trips for women (including women only tours) that can inspire and

  If you’ve heard of Mojacar Almeria it might be from a friend or perhaps it was on an episode of a Place in The Sun. Heck, you might never have heard of it before. I certainly hadn’t before my mate moved there. To be fair, she hadn’t heard of it either and it was only when a local took her there that she fell in love. Not with the local, he was kicked into

You certainly don’t have to be all a-singing and a-dancing to travel solo. I’m actually quite shy when I meet new people. According to psychologist Jonathan Cheek, there are 4 kinds of introvert. The social, the thinking, the anxious and the restrained. Taking the first letter of each, he named his research model STAR. SOCIAL The social introvert has a preference for solitude with a good book but is happy to attend small gatherings as