London is a massive city and let’s get serious, it’s expensive and there are endless things to do here. I’ve found that my London bucket list, which was once 100 items deep, has now diminished substantially and I’ve stopped being a ‘tourist.’ It’s easy to get stuck in the rut of the hustle and bustle […]
UK Starter Kit: How-To get Yourself Set-Up Once you Arrive in Britain
So, you’ve done it! You successfully applied and got approved for your work visa (if not, read how to apply here), and you’ve touched down on UK soil! Congratulations! …. Now what? Getting settled in a new country, especially on your own, can be really challenging. Things that were easy at home, can turn out to […]
Travel Hacking: How I took 11 trips and visited 11 countries using only my Annual Leave
The most common question I get asked is HOW I manage to visit so many places while working a full-time job. In the past three years since being based in Europe, I’ve ticked off 39 countries only using my allotted annual leave, and did it all on a budget, naturally. Including public holidays, of which […]
Masai Mara Safari Photo Diary
Christmas is a time for family, but much to the dismay of mine, I’ve spent the past four abroad; two of which being in Africa. This year, I scored some cheap flights to Tanzania with RwandAir (£340 return!) and headed down for my first ever safari in the Masai Mara with Absolute Africa. I couldn’t […]
Essentials to Pack for a Camping Safari
I’ve traveled to a variety of places but I was completely CLUELESS what to pack for my first-ever safari with Absolute Africa. I did the 9-day Wild Wildebeest tour and assumed (never assume) that all I’d need is khaki clothing, like you see on the movies. No, wrong. There’s actually so much to think about […]
Log House Holidays: The Perfect Girls Weekend in the Cotswolds
… as we drove down the winding little lanes lined with rows of tall trees, we were greeted by the most beautiful and cozy log house sitting nearly isolated on a beautiful lake. Just as we pulled into the driveway, the front door opened and who was there to greet us? Jude Law! Have I […]
The Best Way to go Dog sledding in Latvia
I was born in January during a snowstorm, and on the way to the hospital while my poor mom was in labor, my dad stopped at Tim Horton‘s to get a double double. This could explain why I love the winter, and hate coffee. Nonetheless, for my 25th birthday I wanted to do something wintery. Hollywood […]
My Favourite Holiday Songs Playlist
Nothing gets me more in the festive mood than giving my ears a little treat with some holiday classics. Whether it’s a song from one of my favourite holiday movies, or just a radio chart topper, music has a way of triggering emotions and bringing to life the magic of the holidays. I’ve put together […]
A weekend guide to Jersey – no, not that one.
Friend: ‘Where’s your next trip to?’ Me: ‘Jersey!’ Friend: ‘OMG YOU’RE COMING BACK TO NORTH AMERICA!?!!?’ Me: ‘No, not that one.’ This conversation took place about 12 times with various friends, family and internet friends. When I explained the Jersey I was referring to was actually in Britain, I was met with even more confused […]
London for the wannabe local
“When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.” — Samuel Johnson London is arguably one of the most iconic and diverse cities in the world. It has everything from the UNESCO listed Westminster Abbey to alternative and punk-rock Camden Town. With the value of the pound fluctuating due to Brexit, and […]