Getting organised: 5 tips for efficient Christmas holiday preparations
Finally, after a hectic few months, it’s time to get everything wrapped up (see what I did there?) and head home for my Christmas holidays. I’ve left my plans late this year so everything’s a bit...
View ArticleMoving to Dubai – an award winning blog post!
It was great to end 2013 with the news that I had won the Silver award for the UAE in the annual Expats blog awards, and I am so grateful to all the people who supported me and this blog by commenting,...
View ArticleThe single female traveller’s ultimate packing list for travelling light
In recognition of International Women’s Day this weekend, I thought I’d to write a post around women’s travel essentials, or at least the ones that I can’t live without! Obviously the packing list...
View ArticleHolidays in Dubai – 6 things to see and do with visitors
I feel I should start this week’s post by apologising if my posts, tweets, instagram pictures have been a little erratic recently, I’ve had a busy couple of weeks playing Dubai tour guide while I’ve...
View ArticleKey considerations for events worth travelling for
It was a fantastic day at the races yesterday for Dubai World Cup, the world’s richest horse race, and after meeting plenty of people who had travelled into the UAE just for this event, I was inspired...
View ArticleThe ultimate camping checklist: being prepared
A couple of friends of mine have recently gotten into camping, I hadn’t realised quite how hard the bug had bitten them until I started organising a camping trip myself this month. In the course of the...
View ArticleInstagram tips for travel photos (how not to annoy the rest of the world!)
I was recently asked by Conde Nast magazine for my thoughts on the etiquette for posting travel pictures on Instagram without being seen as a bragger (or as they refer to it, a smoaster – a social...
View ArticleTop five tips to keep fit and healthy while you travel
I’ve recently embarked on a journey of wellness and wellbeing. If you follow my blog, you will have seen various blog posts about travelling for sports and adventure, training for a half marathon,...
View Article8 Top tips for organising a hen weekend
Last week’s post, and the messages and questions I received as a result, have led me to believe that it might be helpful to share my experiences and tips from having organised, or been involved in the...
View ArticleThe best travel games: Top 10 recommendations from an expert
Games and travel go hand in hand, whether it’s a pack of cards or apps dowloaded on your phone, most travellers carry their favourite games with them at all times. These games can be used to while away...
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