Italy

In September 2013, I spent a couple of weeks on a Contiki tour of Italy. It is called the ‘Simply Italy’ tour and includes Rome, Sorrento, Capri, Tuscany, Florence, Verona Venice, Milan, La Spezia, Lake Garda, Pisa & Vatican City. It was the first and, to date, the only kind of travel of its kind … More Italy

France

Home to the ‘language of love’, France is the most visited place in the world. Internationally renowned for its culture, food and wine, there’s no surprise that 83 million tourists visited in 2012. Pictured below is the ‘Gorge de Galamus’.

Gemiler Island

If there’s one thing you make a point of doing whilst visiting Turkey, make it a visit to Gemiler island. On the island, there are the remains of a few churches and many other buildings built between 300- 500 AD. The island is supposedly where St Nicholas is buried. The saint, best known for secret … More Gemiler Island

Göcek

Supposedly where Icarus fell in the sea, the bay of Göcek is most likely one of the most beautiful places in the Mediterranean. Packed with historical sights and things to do, the weather is also amazing (don’t I sound so English talking about the weather!) Just one of the smaller bays set within the Göcek … More Göcek

Exeter

Although not the largest city in Devon,  it is still the capital. Known as Isca during Roman times, it was an important fortified town. Today it has a population of over 120, 000 people.

England

England is the country where I have spent the majority of my life as I am half English. Despite constant moaning about the weather, a strange sense of humour, and food that is inconvenient for vegetarians, I still love this little corner of the world that I am proud to call my home! Below: OH NO … More England

Montreal

Montreal is a vibrant city. With a constant clash of both english and french, it is easy to pick up both languages simultaneously.

Travel

So here it is; my first blog post! For the moment, my blog is going to be mainly about travel and the various attractions I enjoy visiting both at home in England and abroad. I’ve decided to start this blog because I love travelling (but doesn’t everyone?!), and more importantly, I love sharing my adventures … More Travel