Anna, Exploring - Solo female travel

Angkor, Bagan or Borobudur – Which to Visit?

The temple complexes of South East Asia are incredible – and Angkor, Bagan and Borobudur are the highlights. Ancient carvings, glorious tropical surroundings, overgrown by trees yet carefully preserved and…

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Travel Plans and Goals for 2019

Happy New Year! 2019 is upon us, and after my 2018 in review post, I thought I’d share my plans and goals for the year ahead. It’s set to be…

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2018 in Review

2018 was a great travel year for me It was an up-and-down year in the rest of my life, but I was able to visit India for the first time, with…

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Why Isla Holbox is my Happy Place

I am at my happiest in the sun. And when I say in the sun, the analogy I like to use is “jacket potato”. You know when you get into…

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The Best Alternative South East Asian Beaches (Slightly) Off the Beaten Track

Think South East Asia, think gorgeous white sand and turquoise water… And you wouldn’t be wrong. There are some glorious beaches all across SEA, exactly as you’d dreamed. To me,…

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Why visiting a cenote should be top of your Mexico bucket list

The cenotes of Mexico are even more mind-blowing in real life than in pictures. I’m not even kidding. I knew that the cenotes would be cool – they were towards…

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Top Tips for Shopping the Souks of Marrakech

Marrakech is probably my favourite city for shopping, thanks to its treasure-trove souks. It’s also one of the most gorgeous cities I’ve ever visited, with stunning culture and a wonderful…

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Sustainable swimming with whale sharks in Isla Holbox, Mexico

The whale shark is one of my favourite animals. Whale sharks are mysterious, majestic, and downright adorable. Look at their smiley faces! They’ve got polka dots! What’s not to like?…

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Off to Mexico!

I’m off for 2 weeks, but will be back soon with more posts!

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Sri Lanka Ultimate Romantic 2+ week Itinerary

Sri Lanka is, simply, a magical place. Sri Lanka is one of my favourite places on the planet. It’s serene, vibrant, romantic and spellbinding. It’s usually my go-to recommendation for…