Backpackers are never going to win any prizes for popularity. There are too many things working against them. Lack of shoes, disregard for soap, and the daily lie-ins, just…
On Tuesday morning, with post-Glasto face, voice, and brain, I got to go along to BBC4’s Woman’s Hour to chat solo female travel alongside Jane Garvey. It was super…
Well, this is exciting! The wonderful Rosy Edwards and I decided that as The Riff Raff is going down so wonderfully, we should probably capitalise on the fact we…
Love is a curious beast sometimes. One minute everything is all sunshine and roses. You’re skipping along hand-in-hand with love hearts pouring from your eyes, thinking that you’ve finally found…
If Hollywood is to be believed, travel is exclusively about feeling fine and looking finer. The reality, of course, is a lot different. When your body is used to…
Summer may (kinda) be here, but you’re not smiling. Instead, you’re consistently ready to fling back your head and sob at the mere thought of another day spent keepin’…
If you’re into travel blogging, chances are you’ve heard of the wonderful Flora the Explorer. Not only is Flora well travelled and knowledgeable but her writing is engaging, thoughtful…
If you like reading and are on the hunt for a book club that connects international readers – I urge you to check out The Girly Book Club at…
If you’re a female traveller that loves exploring the world solo – hopefully you’ve heard of the fab website Pink Pangea. If not – get to it. You’ll find…
If you’ve ever set off of on a solo adventure you’ll be no stranger to the hoards of advice, warnings and cautionary tales that get thrown at you. In…