You will not be stuck for satisfying breakfast choices in the bustling, lively city of Paris. Dotted on just about every street corner are a handful of bakeries. They sell all kinds of goodies from freshly baked, soft, baguettes with a crispy crust, to warm pain au chocolats. Not to mention the eclectic choice of... Continue Reading →
Shop after shop after shop. From Michael Kors to Primark the only shop that is missing is John Lewis - but have no fear there is one coming soon. Not just any one but a huge, gigantic John Lewis is on its way to Leeds. Enjoy roaming around Leeds town, shopping in the high street... Continue Reading →
While, some individuals call the tube an underground sewer, it can be a thrilling spot to people watch, walk fast and get into the swing of London living. Seeing all the commuters stare at their smart phones which do not even work underground, will make you giggle and revel in the fact that you have... 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 →
Flight booked, travel insurance paid for, what's next? Getting that rucksack in tip top shape ready for the adventure of your life time. My number one piece of advise would be to pack lightly - no you do not need two toothbrushes incase you lose one. I know it's all very well saying do not... Continue Reading →
I can say without a doubt that these past seven months have been a phenomenal, eye opening and astounding experience - one which I will treasure for the rest of my life. I am not entirely sure how to begin summarising what I have learnt, seen or felt on this journey but I shall try.... Continue Reading →
My flight with Icelandic air was pretty uneventful. Well apart from my name being announced on speaker to the entire J F Kennedy airport. I was asked to report to the main desk. My heart leapt, I could not deal with any more flight issues. I sped over to find out that a couple of... Continue Reading →
Make friends with funny folk - no one wants to be waiting endless hours for a flight and most people are probably bored. Make the best of a bad situation by talking to those around you. Especially if you are alone, laughing and joking with strangers will make the time fly by. My top tip... Continue Reading →
I was lucky enough to meet some more of my extended family in New York. They very kindly took me to Elis island for the day. We drove through the busy, bustling lively Manhattan to Battery Park, where we boarded a great, big, busy ferry. It took us across the scenic Hudson River, passing the... Continue Reading →
After a night of sleeping on the hard airport floor with one eye half open in Costa Rica, I was ready for a real bed. As the plane descended for landing I saw across New York city, millions of lights glimmered in the dark, black sky. The grid system infrastructure was clearly visible with streets... Continue Reading →
We are going on a bear hunt 