It is December and that means one thing - IT IS ALMOST CHRISTMAS! Whether you are religious or not, Christmas provides a perfect excuse to party, dress up, drink plenty of hot chocolate and eat tonnes of delicious food. If you are lucky enough to be in London this festive season, there are lots of fun events and things to... Continue Reading →
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 →
Imagine a Christmas without a roof over your head. This December it is estimated that 120,000 British children will be without a home, according to the independent. Last week I watched the heartwarming film: A Street Cat Named Bob. It was extremely moving and based on a true story. The main character - James, had been a drug addict since... 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 →
As Christmas is approaching and a lots of us are blessed to have a family around us, shelters over our heads and comfortable beds to sleep in; it is important to take a moment out to think of those less fortunate. If you are traveling, volunteering or helping those in need, please share your stories... Continue Reading →
Where ever you are in the world it is important to have some basic skills to barter with sellers. You do not want to be ripped off or made a fool of. So here are some steps to get a fair price for your purchase. 1. Shop around - before settling take some time to... Continue Reading →
Fancy a market stop for some well deserved grub? Or to browse a tonne of weird and wonderful gifts? Then a London market is your answer. There are plenty to chose from, all offering something slightly different. Here are my favorites: Camden Market - makes for a great day trip, you can spend hours browsing all... Continue Reading →
Walking along the paved streets, littered with crispy brown leaves, the wind blows through my hair. While the cold bites my skin, I cant help but smile as the sun shines through the almost bare branched trees. When the sun is directly shining on my face it doesn't feel as cold. Big Ben strikes 10am,... 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 →
We are going on a bear hunt 