I like to think I do my bit for the planet. I recycle, I don’t buy plastic water bottles, I am kind to animals…. But my guilty secret? Flying. I adore travelling, and flying is part of travel so I feel like I can’t just give it up! However, I know I need to do […]
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Jan
Jan
We should all aim to reduce our plastic waste every day, not just while we’re travelling. However, when we travel, destinations which deal with a high number of visitors struggle to manage the waste effectively so plastic-free travel is even more important. If we apply the same principles of reducing plastic waste when we travel […]
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Jul
Jul
I speak to women all the time who say they could never do what I do. And men too for that matter! They can’t understand how I manage to head off to a new country by myself, travel around and not freak out. Travelling alone for the first time wasn’t a big deal for me, […]
05
Feb
Feb
I love travelling alone. Solo travel gives me the freedom to do whatever I want, whenever I want and I don’t think I’ll ever be able to give that up. But I am no island, sometimes I want some company while I’m on the road, someone to have dinner with, people to chat to – […]
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Dec
Dec
I love spending time alone. A quiet moment to myself, to be able to do whatever I want, when I want, the freedom really is liberating! I was never afraid of travelling alone, it didn’t occur to me to be scared of packing my bags and heading off somewhere new. However, there is one part […]
02
Dec
Dec
Solo travel is an incredible experience and is one of the most exciting and empowering things we can do. However, it can be daunting, scary and lonely at times, especially if it is your first solo travel experience. I have been travelling alone since I was 19, and I’m now 36 so that is 17 […]
