Jetting off for a global adventure does not come without its difficulties. Leaving behind family, friends or partners is hard for both yourself and your loved ones. My biggest issue pre-departure was feelings of immense guilt. I felt terrible leaving behind those at home. I am one that likes to please everyone and me abandoning my... Continue Reading →
I have been asked to write a follow up post on my experience using International Open Academy to do my TEFL course. This was by far the cheapest TELF course out there, thanks to a deal on Living Social (only £24). However, it was not the best option. I paid for what I got. The course took me under 10 hours... Continue Reading →
While at times as a traveller you may want to experience a yoga retreat in the depths of an exotic forest devoid of wifi, sometimes we just need our technology fix. As a modern traveller we are blessed to have a wealth of information at our fingertips. So when we get the chance to stay... Continue Reading →
'What have you been doing this past year?' the interviewer probes. 'Erm ya know just travelling the world,' you hesitantly reply. Selling yourself and trying to get a job is hard at the best of times, let alone when you have to explain a year gap in your CV. However, this so-called hole in your CV when... Continue Reading →
Lots of people might be put off female solo travel due to the hardship of it. However, in my opinion the challenges of travelling alone actually make it even more worthwhile. You learn so much about yourself, how to cope in tricky situations and become extremely strong. While the highs far outweigh the lows, there are... Continue Reading →
Bored of buses, trains and driving try something new? Hitchhiking provides a new means of transport. It not only takes you from A to B for free but it will give you some giggles along the way. Yes - you must have your wits about you. After-all, getting in the car with a total stranger is something... Continue Reading →
'Be careful traveling alone, your cute and its dangerous out there,' Ellie warned me. I gritted my teeth and reminded myself that this lady was only being caring. The concerns of others has a tendency to put us off. However, more often than not these sensitive souls, normally have not traveled themselves. Just bare in... Continue Reading →
MEETING NEW PEOPLE - If you wonder the world alone you will find yourself talking to strangers, fellow travelers and locals. By being alone you are putting yourself out there to meet new people. Most of us thrive off social interactions and need them to survive. Consequently, by traveling alone you will be forced to... Continue Reading →
On returning from your eye opening, life changing and character affirming world adventure, why does it feel like you never even left? It seems hard to remember details of what you did, how you felt whilst exploring and your carefree mentality. It is a pretty normal response to get back from your world tour and slip back... Continue Reading →
Traveling is the most enriching and eye opening thing anyone can do but that is not to say it comes with out its difficulties. One hard thing to cope with is coming to terms with cultural adjustment. Globally cultures vary considerably - moving from place to place, this will become apparent. For example, I struggled... Continue Reading →
We are going on a bear hunt 