Destinations: London travel show
So to help feed our NEED to travel, this weekend we visited the Destinations Holiday & Travel Show in London. Having prepared ourselves to come back with pockets stuffed with rolled up brochures from the show we set off on our way Saturday morning! This…
Round the World Pins #2
This week we are reading up on various travel blogs and websites in some preparation for our round the world trip planning. I have always had a love for the big cat family, so one of my musts is to travel to Africa and experience…
Grand Canyon at sunset
Wow.. what a breathtaking experience! This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of a few places we’ve visited that’ll make your jaw drop as you stand still in utter awe to mother nature. To help put how large the Grand Canyon is into perspective the trip…
The hardest languages to learn
Are you looking to learn a language? Dared yourself to learn one of the hardest languages? Or just maybe you’ve added learning something new onto your bucket list. Well this week we take a look at which languages are the easiest to learn (phew! 😛…
Drive on the Route 66
In June 2012 we both took up the chance to drive along the famous Route 66 during our road trip across California, Arizona, Utah and Nevada. This is a must for all, you don’t even have to be interested in cars or even Harley Davidson’s…
50 things a traveller should know
Are you new to travelling? Think yourself as an experienced nomad? No matter what kind of traveller you are, this list is perfect to find out just how much you have learnt from travelling across the world… Thanks goes to Travelbag for putting this excellent…
Australia Day 2014
G’day mate! – Is exactly what most of the Australian population will definitely be saying on Sunday 26th January as they celebrate in their national ‘Australia Day’! Why not take part yourself by celebrating with them even if you aren’t currently hitting the surf beaches…
Round the World Pins #1
This week we have been very busy setting up our blog and all the social pages whilst living our busy life at the same time. BUT we’ve managed hurrah! and Kate is currently on her way back to Wales for her THIRD Christmas with her…
The Modern Travel Blogger
Infographics are a great way to display information and we’ve found a great one to start off with… Sandymount Hotel presents an infographic look at the modern travel blogger. We’ll look at their average age, most popular destinations, technology, income, use of online platforms and…
The Ultimate Bucket List
I am sure everyone’s familiar with the term ‘bucket list’ where a person hopes to accomplish a number of experiences or achievements during their lifetime. When planning our round the world trip, we thought long and hard about what we really wanted to see and do,…
Kate in Jamaica
For such a small island, Jamaica has had a massive influence on the world. This legendary nation, which celebrates 50 years of independence in 2012, evokes passion and affection even in those who have never visited, and brings a dreamy look to the faces of…
Kate in Thailand
The cultural and commercial centre of Thailand, Bangkok is steeped in tradition and yet thoroughly modern. A bustling metropolis with soaring skyscrapers and a state-of-the-art airport, it is also home to colourful temples and mesmerising royal palaces. There is plenty to see and do in…