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There is one of those travel quotes floating around the web that says ‘Collect Moments not things’. Totally cringy but also a fab little writing prompt for me as I don’t see the problem in collecting moments .. and wait for it… collecting things. Especially from your travels I mean is it really that bad…
Continue reading ➞ Collect moments AND collect things
This week's wonderous Globetrotter is Rachel from Earth's Magical Places. I always love finding blogs with interesting names and Earth's Magical Places is no different. You can just tell there is a story behind it. Anyone that has the goal to journey to see the magical and beautiful places on this planet we call home…
This weeks Globetrotter is the hilarious Lorna from Gin & Lemonade. Like myself, Lorna is an expat. Hailing originally from the U. S of A she is has been residing in bonny Scotland for many years. We've bonded over shared expat stories, love of travelling and putting our thoughts and ideas down on a computer…
My parents have recently retired which, when they are still in their very early 60s/late 50s is really bloody early. I had like 5 mins worrying about what they would do with this new found freedom of the daily grind then I realised they are going to be even busier now than ever before. You…
So I'm not always the best at packing. You're probably thinking well why are you writing a post on it. And to some degree, you'd be right however this is packing for your hand luggage which I think I've got nailed. Big suitcase packing I'm of no help. None whatsoever. I've been that person on…
Continue reading ➞ What to pack in your long haul hand luggage
Would you sit here? Bianca from Its All Bee is one brave adventurer sitting out on that ledge. Even looking at this sends shivers up my spine! But this is one thing I really admire about Bianca she will get out to see the world any way she can- be it climbing mountains, glamming it…
Cupcakes for breakfast - um yes, please!! This is something this week's Globetrotter Janine from Fill My Passport loves and seriously what a way to celebrate the most important meal of the day. I’m sold! Janine has an awesome blog Fill My Passport- which includes Fly Away Friday link ups (every other Friday), alternative guides…
Have you checked out Honeymoon Seeker? Well, you should! I've been fortunate enough to meet Nickie on Instagram and now through many comments, emails and conversations, I feel I have found a kindred spirit in the travelling blogging world. She's lived in lots of different towns and countries. Visited and explored so many places both…
Firstly you are probably thinking I've spelt Hello incorrect in the title but alas I have just learnt that is how you say hello in German. This weeks Globetrotter is the lovely Barbara from Barbaralicious. What I love about Barbara is that she has been on the road since late 2014! I would love to…
As many of you will know we've recently returned back from adventures in New Zealand. It was our first adventure to this beautiful country and it did not disappoint! The scenery, the people, the experiences and the truly majestic landscape. I'm already thinking about when we can next visit and what we still need to…