Phong Nha wasn’t at the top of my list of places to visit in Vietnam, but it turns out that it was actually one of my favourite places! For a start, it’s absolutely beautiful and the vibe here is so much more chill than in Hanoi. I love being surrounded by nature and you can’t…Continue Reading “48 Hours in Phong Nha”
Hanoi was our first stop in Vietnam, as it is for many others and it definitely threw us head first into Vietnamese culture. Walking five steps out of our hotel we were met with motorbikes zipping past us and locals selling their wares on the street all bundled together with the many tourists. I saw…Continue Reading “24 Hours in Hanoi”
The biggest thing I thought about before going to India was what was I going to wear? I wanted to be respectful to the local culture but also be comfortable in the warmer climate and still feel confident in what I was wearing. This was actually a lot easier than I thought it was going…Continue Reading “What should I wear in India?”
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Rishikesh was my favourite place that I visited in India, although they may have just been because I could escape Delhi! A popular retreat for yogi’s and with the holy Ganges river running through it, Rishi is a very spiritual place and has a very chilled vibe. But there’s also…Continue Reading “48 Hours in Rishikesh”
I’m here!! After months of planning I’ve finally embarked on my trip, starting in Delhi, India! I arrived really late on Sunday and so didn’t get a chance to explore until Monday. I’m currently in a home stay in Faridabad whilst I do a week of orientation and then I’ll be moving to a volunteer…Continue Reading “My first few days in Delhi”
There are a whole bunch of things to discover in Hungary’s capital city, no matter what you enjoy. From exploring old castles to finding out about Budapest’s history, or simply relaxing in a thermal bath or drinking away the day in a ruin bar, there’s something for everyone. 1.Thermal Baths One of the most iconic…Continue Reading “Top Ten Things To Do in Budapest”
So the countdown really is on for my upcoming adventure! The whole reason why I decided to take a year out after graduating was so that I could go travelling. I’ve been working full time and saving up until now, and it’s now under a month until I jet off! Where am I going I…Continue Reading “Exciting Times Ahead…”
I think it’s always important to look back and appreciate what you’ve seen in a year as it’s easy to forget about where you’ve been and focus on where you’re going next. In 2017 I was lucky enough to see quite a few placesĀ and so I just wanted to review my year of travel!…Continue Reading “A year in travel”
In early July I went and ticked off one of the things that has been on my bucket list for a long long time – hiking the Inca Trail. My boyfriend and I booked our trip into the Andes with G Adventures, who I would 100% recommend. This post is going to explain what we…Continue Reading “My Inca Trail”
Despite what you may expect, Saint Petersburg is a truly beautiful city. I had expected to see a city full of purpose-built Soviet blocks, so was surprised to find exquisite and colourful buildings lining the streets. We arrived late at night and so had a quick dinner of (meat-free) borsch at a Tepemok, a Russian…Continue Reading “Day One in Saint Petersburg, Russia”