Wondering where I’ve been lately? Literally! I’ve been quiet on the blogging front for a while now, and that’s because I’ve decided to finally go self-hosted. You can now find me here. Towards the end of last year I began getting a lot more organic views on my blog than ever before. However, to work … More I have a new website!
Kicking off 2017’s travels, I took a weekend break to Berlin to celebrate my birthday. We flew out from Manchester to Berlin with Easyjet on Saturday morning (around 6am!) and back on Sunday night around 11pm. It was a whirlwind trip, but you probably know by now that if anyone can get the most out … More 36 hours in… Berlin, Germany
Regular readers already know that I am fascinated by street art. I’ve snapped away and published posts on the urban ‘artscapes’ in Camden and Brussels already. Berlin… it’s your turn now! Here are just a few of the amazing pieces I spotted in the city (mainly to the east).
Fresh off the back of my trip around SE Asia in November, I went crazy booking flights all December to combat the holiday blues… more on those bookings later! I have lots of really exciting travels already jotted down in the calendar for 2017, and I’m not even done playing around on skyscanner (other flight … More I’m off to… Berlin
It’s that time of the year again. I’m already starting to plan my 2017 travels (three trips booked so far, two on the way)… and I’m looking back over the places I’ve seen and the people I’ve met over the last year. It wasn’t until I sat down to write this post that I really … More My 2016 Travel Story
Of all my travels and all the things I’ve done and learnt along the way, Cambodia touched me like no other country. A lot of people say it, and it’s kind cliche, but there is a reason for it. In particular, the killing fields and S21 prison (or Tuol Sleng) made a huge impact on … More Visiting the Killing Fields and S21 in Phnom Penh
Watching the sunrise at Angkor Wat has been a firm fixture on my bucket list for a while. The temple complex of Angkor is also rated number one attraction of all time. So… I definitely couldn’t pay a visit to Cambodia without visiting this popular tourist haunt. I had a one day pass for the … More Angkor Wat at sunrise
If you follow me on Twitter (@atravelangelist) you might have noticed that I’ve been doing a bit of travelling around South East Asia. I’ve been organising the trip for a while, but there was just one detail I forgot to plan out… my first day in Bangkok. I flew into Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport as a means … More 24 hours in… Bangkok, Thailand
This is in no way a replacement for going to see your doctor or pop into a travel clinic. However, I struggled to figure out online what vaccines I would need and how to prepare myself for the financial cost (and dead arms). There are so many different viruses, in different habitats that I felt … More What vaccines do I need for Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam?
Any regular visitors to my blog will know how much I like street art. I love flashes of colour on the walls in big cities, and Brussels had plenty of it! Here are a few finds from my 36 hours in the Belgian capital…
I’ve mentioned my trip to Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam a few times now. Mainly because I’m excited, but also due to the fact I booked it so damn long ago! There’s still a bit of a wait, but now I’ve started thinking about visas and vaccinations it feels like it is nearing. So what will … More What am I doing in SE Asia?
When: 10-11 September. Where: Hotel Des Colonies, Brussels. How: Manchester to Charleroi Airport for £42. Flbco bus from Charleroi Airport to Midi-Zuid £12. The military presence in Brussels was alarming, and we were told several times that tourism had taken a hit due to recent events. Such things don’t worry me personally, and it’s a … More 36 hours in Brussels, Belgium
I’ve just returned from a trip to Brussels, Belgium – and it is waffle central. The waffles on the street in the touristy areas are a bit naff and soggy, so I decided to swerve them and make my own at a waffle workshop! The workshop and tour was a real highlight of the trip … More I took a Waffle Workshop in Brussels!
This private Italian-style village was conceived over 90 years ago by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis. I visited as part of my bank holiday staycation in Wales, mainly just to stroll around for a few hours… and for some whiskey gelato. The North Wales tourist attraction is like nothing else in the British Isles, and on a sunny … More Why you should visit Portmeirion, Wales
Flights. Booked. Hotel. Booked. Waffle Workshop. Found. I’m off to Brussels! Woohoo. Anywhere that fames itself on food like waffles and chocolate is going to be a heaven for me. I have a real sweet tooth, and it’s the reason I have to walk everywhere one hundred miles an hour and squeeze in several HIIT … More I’m off to… Brussels
I love living in Yorkshire. Though I spend a lot of time travelling around, when I am at home I like to explore. It’s easy to forget how much the region has to offer, so I thought I’d remind myself with a trip to Knaresborough. Knaresborough is a historic market town just a few miles … More Why you should visit Knaresborough, Yorkshire
Friday I arrive at Oslo Rygge late a night. Nothing much to see here, just spending my evening travelling into the city (it takes around an hour) via bus and navigating to our apartment. We travelled in via Ryggeekspressen which coincides with flights, Ryanair ones atleast. I booked tickets online before (website here) since it’s cheaper … More 48 hours in Oslo, Norway
I think this (like Iceland) was a really important trip for me to breakdown. So many people are scared off by the high prices – me included. However, I found lots of ways to keep the cost down on my trip and there are so many great free attractions. I actually spent half the money … More How much does a weekend in Oslo cost?
It has only been nine days since June… and somehow I’ve still managed to forget what on earth I actually spent the month doing! Aside from putting plans into place for my trip to Oslo last weekend (you can check out my photo diary here) I’ve spent a lot of time at home for once… … More The June Roundup
I’m back from Oslo! I had a blast in the Norwegian capital, but I’ve been hectic ever since I got back. I also booked some more weekender flights as soon as I landed – because I’m a keeno… but I’ll tell you all about that later. Keep a close eye in the next week for … More My Oslo, Norway photo diary & update
A visit to Toronto was a bit of an added bonus to my last trip to the US. Yep. I had to sleep overnight on a bus to get to Canada without losing precious days, but it was well worth the neck cramps and broken sleep. Aside from New York, Toronto is definitely somewhere I’d … More 12 hours in Toronto, Canada
If you don’t know Santorini… you actually do. The blue domed buildings atop a beautiful Caldera belongs to almost every image of Greece. It is the beauty of the Cyclade Island that has made it such a familiar vision, and visiting does not dissapoint at all – sometimes I have to pinch myself and remind … More Sunsets, sea and (coloured) sand in Santorini
[Disclaimer: Some of the content for this post was taken from my East Coast USA & Canada Roadtrip post. The post is a great summary of everything I did on my trip, but I have since decided that splitting the trip up into cities is also very useful those of you not taking a crazy … More 12 hours in Philadelphia, USA
The Scandi city is my next adventure. In three weeks’ time I’ll head out with friends to explore the Norwegian Capital. We’re staying in a lovely looking apartment (according to the internet, fingers crossed it is!) and looking to take in all the sights we can in just two days. The trip came to be … More I’m off to… Oslo
The capital of the United States is, as you’d imagine, HUGE. It is impossible to do the entire thing in 24 hours, but it is possible to get in some of the main tourist draw-ins – especially because most surround the national mall or nearby area. On my last trip to the states, time was … More 24 hours in Washington DC, USA
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