As a flight attendant, I’ve picked up some tricks for surviving a flight, whether that be a one hour commute or a 24 hour travel day. Here are 8 things you should definitely have in your carry-on, some of which you probably hadn’t thought of. I’ve complied this list from my own experiences when travelling full time as well as from the mistakes I see made time and time again…
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48 hour guide to Nairobi
Although my time in Nairobi was so short, words cannot describe how incredible the experience was. In just 48 hours I saw giraffes (both wild and in a sanctuary); water buffalo; ostriches; zebras; and met the most amazing people. I would highly recommend spending more than just 48 hours in this incredible place, taking the time to see the animals on a safari but also getting to know the amazing people…
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7 Must See Waterfalls In Iceland
I love waterfalls, there’s something so powerful yet calming about them I think, and Iceland has an abundance of INCREDIBLE waterfalls, and I’m a strong believer that you need to stop and marvel at as many as possible. We visited 7 amazing waterfalls in our week long road trip and they’re ones I recommend you don’t skip out on. Because of the recent rainfall and the snow melting, the waterfalls…
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8 things to do in Thailand
Thailand has always been the destination to go to as a backpacker, with the massive amounts of first time backpackers choosing it as their first ever destination, surely there’s a reason for that? Is it the infamous full moon party? Or the fact that everything is incredibly affordable? Or even the beautiful landscape and tranquil beaches? When people asked me where I wanted to travel to in my gap year…
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What to pack when backpacking hot climates
Choosing your backpackers wardrobe for hot climates can be tough, especially if you’re a minimalist or travelling carry-on only. I have 10 main criteria that I try and stick with when buying or choosing items to pack, this way I only bring or buy things I know I’ll wear and won’t regret bringing and taking up valuable space. If you’re like me, you’ll probably also end up buying lots of…
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5 Awesome things to do while Backpacking in Belize
I have always REALLY wanted to go to Belize to do a volunteer project with GoEco, an eco-tourism company who specialise in affordable and, more importantly, ethical volunteer experiences all over the world. However, as this project lasts 1-8 weeks, I’d love to explore more of what the country has to offer so here are 5 things I’d love to do in Belize. If you have read my South and…