On my last day in Glasgow I saw a man steal a pair of second-hand shoes. This shady act fitted perfectly with the image people had painted of the city. The siren I heard from my friend’s apartment was apparently the perfect soundtrack to this rough, dirty and dangerous place. But does Glasgow deserve all the trash talk? I didn’t think so.
Trying to decide whether to buy a house or go travelling? It’s possible to do both.
The working holiday program is one of the best ways for young Aussies to explore the UK and Europe. As long as we’re over 18, under 31 and have a bit of coin to support ourselves, we’re generally good to go. In theory, it sounds like an awesome concept. And it is. However.…
Every time I visit Paris, I fall in love with it a little bit more. But it wasn’t love at first sight. There are people for whom Paris holds a special draw. It’s one of the cities to see in the world. But it wasn’t like that. I’ve…
Better than sex. That’s what I’d heard about Belgium chocolate. I’m no tart, but I was definitely up for a fling. I’d even been saving myself. On Christmas Day I indulged. Perhaps overindulged is more accurate. I don’t have much self-control (OK, none) so the giant bowl of…
The coast of northern France is a sight seen by so few visitors to the country. I’m reluctant to use the expression “hidden gem” because the size of the car parks at Cap Gris Nez and Cap Nez Blanc suggest this area sees plenty of traffic. Just not…
CouchSurfing is an amazing way to travel, but it does come with some risks. As a solo female traveller, my safety is a priority. Here’s some tips to use CouchSurfing safely.
I’m a twenty-something woman who loves to travel solo. Up until a few weeks ago that garnered me titles such as “brave”, “confident” or “independent”. Now apparently I’m “reckless” or “unwise”. So what’s happened? In December a 23-year-old medical student was gang raped in New Delhi, India and died two…
A little while ago I wrote about my reasons for not wanting to live in London. All of them still stand. But that doesn’t mean I’m not interested in visiting occasionally. My most recent trip to The Big Smoke had one purpose: to catch up with some friends.…
In the last few weeks a little theme has appeared in my Twitter feed. Live like a local in London. Living like a local in Paris. Living like a local in Amsterdam. Eat like a local in LA. Explore Vancouver like a local. Ok that last one was…
