To be painfully honest, if you’re reading this now the likelihood of you being addicted to travel is extremely high. Travel is one of the few things that once hooked, can lead to new experiences, meeting new people and learning about new places. Travel addiction can leave you poorer, yet richer at the same time. …
Different travel styles or just go your own way?
Learning a little of the language of your destination can help enhance your travel experience.
Cities are great places to travel on your own. You can be surrounded by others even though you’re on your own. Cities have more public transport options so you can get around on your own. You’re bound to find lots of free things to do and see around a city. If you’re thinking about a …
There’s so many places to go in the world that sometimes it can be overwhelming figuring out where to next. I asked a great bunch of travel experts where are the best countries to visit in your 40’s and beyond. Here’s where they recommend. Spain Contributed by Bec and Mark from Wyld Family Travel Why …
If you’ve followed me for a while you’ll know of my penchant for travelling abroad. For me there’s nothing better than jumping on an airplane and spending time immersed in different cultures and historical destinations. I’ve also lived and traveled around Australia most of my life. Australia is the lucky country. It’s a great place …
When it comes to travel, no matter whether it’s a relaxed holiday or one where you’re on your feet for the majority of the trip, it can be tricky to plan. Here are five things to make your next travel adventure easier. Be Flexible With Dates When planning a holiday or trip, it’s good to …
Traveling is a fun and enriching experience, but while most people mean well, there are a few that see tourists as easy pickings. Being a victim can put a damper on any vacation, so to avoid that, here are 11 tips for keeping safe while you travel. 1. Stay aware when you travel alone Even if …
Disclaimer: This post contains Compensair affiliate links and I may earn a commission (at no cost to you) based on making a claim through my links. Travel is one of the times in your life when you are reliant on things going right. This is most certainly true of international travel. Most times things …
Malaysia is a beautiful part of the world that should certainly be explored if you have the taste for traveling somewhere new this year. But with somewhere that’s new, there’s the question of what’s there to do? Well in Malaysia there is certainly plenty of places and experiences just waiting to be explored. So here …
If you’ve been a reader of mine for some time, you likely know that I’m dedicated to adventure, to seeking beyond, and to always dreaming anew. This is the ethos that travel can bring to us, and it can nourish us through and through. Making an adventure out of your travel time isn’t something you …
Once again the world is in shock over the pointless deaths of people involved in a terrorist attack. The latest event happened in Sri Lanka over the weekend. More than 250 people are reported to have lost their lives in this tragedy that targeted churches and hotels. Once again the world is mourning and many …
Sitting on a bus in Penang recently, I was once again asked why I was travelling on my own. The lovely young woman who had struck up a conversation with me, seemed perplexed to why I was travelling solo as an older woman. The barrage of questions being asked of me; Aren’t you afraid? (No) …
Today I am deeply saddened and angered by the news of another terrorist attack that took the innocent lives of some of our brothers and sisters in Christchurch New Zealand. As someone who just can’t understand hate I’m left wondering once again how such a tragedy could happen. I’m truly perplexed at what has been …
For a variety of reasons many of us are venturing out in to the world as a solo traveller. Women in particular are finding new adventures on their own. Some of us love to go it totally alone and others like to travel solo on a guided tour. This sometimes depends on our destination and …
A picture popped up on my Facebook feed this morning that reminded me of travelling alone 9 years ago. A spritely 44 year old at the time, it got me thinking about the differences between travelling solo in my younger years and my experiences as a 50 something. The long haul flight takes its toll. …
As a long time solo traveller, I often write or read about overcoming your fears to go it alone. The fear of travelling solo for the first time is very real. Knowing it’s all on you can be overwhelming at times, but once you’ve taken the leap you’ll never look back. What’s that saying once …
After a great few days in Melaka I headed back to Kuala Lumpur and anxiously awaited my trip to the Batu Caves in Gombak Selangor. I’d long wanted to see the Caves for myself. The first thing that strikes you when you arrive at the Batu Caves is the enormous statue of Lord Murugan the …
As a lover of history and culture, Melaka was top of my list of places to go in Malaysia. About two and a half hours from Kuala Lumpur Melaka makes a great day trip. A more gentrified city, than others in Malaysia, there’s plenty of great things to do in Melaka. Take a boat cruise …
Penang is situated in the North West of the Malaysian Peninsula by the Mallaca Straits. Its a place filled with history, food and cultural experiences. If you’re looking for places to visit in Penang, in this post I’ll share the top things to do in Penang Malaysia. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. This means …