In September 2008 the world we live in changed forever. No more would we worry or panic about our humdrum lives as a saviour, taking the form of an A-List Hollywood actress, was there to help solve and improve our once miserable existences. Yes…I am talking about Gywneth Paltrow and her much derided weekly lifestyle newsletter GOOP (www.goop.com). It isn’t my intention to tear into Gwynnie’s online baby; most of…
Let me tell you one truism about backpacking. You can guarantee you are certain to meet some utter freaks on your journeys. They are the hallmark of the budget travel experience and are bound to stick in your memory for longer than you’d hoped. My advice? Embrace these weirdos! Enjoy their bizarre, off-the-wall company and savour their outlandish behaviour. Not only will these people be fantastic for your self-esteem, they…
As you might expect, being on the road as a solo traveller can be a lonely affair. It doesn’t have to be and it is up to you to decide what you want from your trips. Personally, I enjoy meeting people on my travels. As I have mentioned before, I have been lucky enough to make (what I consider) some lifelong friends from my backpacking trips. It is a great aspect…
Stockholm. The Swedish capital and home to superb architecture, great food and beautiful people! I explored the historical Gamla Stan, tried to be hip and happening in hip and happening Södermalm, wandered the rarefied streets of the Östermalm, strolled the Djurgården and sampled lots of great places to eat across this fantastic Scandinavian city. I took the free tour (as I always recommend), with a sweet, if a little hapless,…
I tend to travel like Mariah Carey and Elton John on a world tour. I feel the need to pack anything and everything into my luggage and then curse myself for bringing so much unnecessary things with me. It is that need to have something for every eventuality, the ‘correct’ clothes for the places I am visiting and the toiletries I might possibly need in case of a…