The ultimate guide for solo travelers on long haul flights Long haul flights, a necessary evil for work and for play. The truth is I love both airports and long haul flights. I live exactly on the opposite side of the planet from my home country and so I’ve had to make the 23+ hour […]
Travel roulette is one of my favourite things to do. It can be done locally, or internationally (It works really well in Europe for example). What is Travel Roulette? There are many different versions of Travel Roulette, this is my version. Very simply put: you quite literally get up and go. If can be from […]
Walking Hadrian’s Wall for many is their first UK national trail or long distance walk, it was certainly mine and I had the most wonderful time – you can read all about my wee adventure along the wall here. The 84 miles of the Hadrian’s Wall Path can be completed in 5 days at a […]
9 Tips for jet lag that really work Jet lag, a nemesis for many a traveller. The quest of how to beat jet lag, is like the quest for the Holy Grail. The old adage “West is best, East is a beast” rings true on every flight over 4-5 hours but if you are for […]
Packing for a Holiday without overpacking Hello, My name is Mel, and I’m a serial overpacker 🙋♀️ Seriously, if there was a 12 step program for over packers I’d be the first to sign up. Anyone that has ever travelled with me can attest to my desire to pack a stupid amount of crap for […]