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India. Is it as scary as everyone says it is? PODCAST # 010
After spending seven weeks backpacking around India with my kids (teenagers age 16 and 13) I thought we should do a podcast on the country (and put to bed the silly myths that surround visiting India).
When I told people that we were planning a trip to India the response was…let’s say colourful.
Some (mostly those who were born before the 1960s and had spent their youth discovering Asia on a couple of quid) encouraged us: ‘you’ll love it’ they said and went on to talk about the beautiful Indian beaches or the temples in Hampi.
But others weren’t so encouraging.
Planning a Trip to Italy. Mama Mia! 21 (Embarrassing) Mistakes
Planning a trip to Italy can go one of two ways. Either you have a beautiful Italian long lost relative, who is more than happy to connect and fill you in on all the secret know how's; someone who tells you where to go and what to wear in Italy or you haven't...
Ireland Tips For Your First Visit. What To Fe*kin’ Expect.
reland. You've read the blogs and guide books, listened to the stories from your Great Grandfather who was born there, but what is Ireland really like? If you are visiting Ireland for the first time, then you need some Ireland tips. Some real good...
NYC For Christmas. See It Like A Movie Star (Not a Gremlin)
ew York is the only city in the world that I have visited at Christmas and not felt as though everything that has been portrayed in the movies was a big fat lie. Not ever. One time, I even saw a flying elf in red boots drinking egg nog....
A New Zealand Christmas. Weird or Wonderful? PODCAST # 009
This week’s show comes after a long winter hibernation which included (for Liz at least) mainly cream, potatoes, belly pork and wine.
But. It is spring in New Zealand now and we are back and raring to go!
PODCAST #8. Couch Surfing in Italy (When it’s all a bit weird & freaky)
This week’s show is a continuation from Episode 5 – Couchsurfing as a family (how to save money).
After that show, we got lots of please for us to elaborate on the ‘weird Italian host’.
No More Grumpy Mornings. One Travel Essential You’ll Thank Me For Sharing
ne of the most challenging nights I ever had to endure while I was travelling the world with my two teenagers was a 15-hour overnight bus journey through India. It was not that it was boiling hot; that was combatted by sliding the skinny top...
The Bog Diaries. The STD Talk With Your Teen. (How NOT To Do It)
"My friend said that all parents should have told their teenage daughters about STD by the time they are at least 14. When are you going to tell me about it?" My daughter. 15 next week. Going on sixty. For Christ sake. Just when I was about to settle down with a nice...
9 Things To Do In Venice (& A Few Massive No-No’s)
ne of the most embarrassing moments of my life was when I was cautioned by the police in Italy (in front of my kids - even worse) for eating ice cream in Piazza San Marco, Venice. You see, when planning our family trip to italy I had done plenty of...
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I am Liz, a travel and lifestyle blogger! I met the love of my life, Brian, in the late 80’s. We spent our first 10 years together wearing very large shoulder pads, saying “rad”
As tends to happen, we grew into adults (sort of), got a mortgage (boo hoo) and started a family (yay!). We still continued to travel the world with our little children but our itchy feet were never far away and we decided that rather than mess about with holidays, we’d go all out and emigrate instead. And anyway, British wine is rubbish.
So, we emigrated to New Zealand. Once there, our lifestyle changed dramatically. We are currently backpacking the world with our two teenagers, trying to regain our youth (joke. Sort of) whilst trying to conceal the amount of wine we drink each night (truth). We would love you to join our journey on this honest (a bit too honest) blog as we try to discover ways to make this lifestyle achievable, not just for us, but for you too!
I am Liz, a travel and lifestyle blogger! I met the love of my life, Brian, in the late 80’s. We spent our first 10 years together wearing very large shoulder pads, saying rad alot, and travelling around the world. It was within those ten years that we discovered our mutual passion for travel, adventure, food and wine. And chocolate peanut M&Ms.
As tends to happen, we grew into adults (sort of), got a mortgage (boo hoo) and started a family (yay!) We still continued to travel the world with our little children but our itchy feet were never far away and we decided that rather than mess about with holidays, we’d go all out and emigrate instead.
In 2009, we took our family and emigrated to New Zealand. Once there, our lifestyle changed dramatically. We are currently backpacking the world with our two teenagers, trying to regain our youth (joke) whilst trying to conceal the amount of wine we drink each night (truth). We would love you to join our journey on this honest (a bit too much sometimes) blog as we try to discover ways to make this lifestyle achievable, not just for us, but for you too!
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Sri Lanka Villas. A Review On This Slice Of Paradise.
ho doesn't love a bargain? But the trouble with bargains is they usually came at a cost. There always seems to be a catch. That's why you are going to love me for this blog post on where to stay in Sri Lanka. I have for you the ultimate find...
28 Things NOT To Do In Japan. So’s Not To Look Like A Complete Wally
e careful in Japan. It can catch you out. My family and I spent a month backpacking around Japan and we learned a lot about the things not to do in Japan. Especially if you don't want to lose face. The Japanese people are so very polite. They...
5 Things To Do in Japan (That Won’t Leave You Broke)
You cannot visit Japan and do what every other tourist does. You just can't. It's against the law and I won't let you. If you are looking for cheap or inexpensive things to do in Japan, you have a sense of adventure, don't mind heights and want to experience a...
Things To Do In Ella Sri Lanka (And One Thing Definitely NOT To Do)
lla in Sri Lanka was nothing as I'd imagined it to be. We took the train from Colombo to Kandy and from there we took the most beautiful train ride of our lives and travelled from Kandy to Ella. If you are looking for tips on where to stay and...
Backpacking in Japan. How You Can Still Be Posh On a Budget
he word backpacking and Japan are not often used in the same sentence. It is assumed that the country is far too expensive to accommodate the lowly backpacker. But it's not true. Backpacking Japan is the best and very, very do-able on a limited...
Mirissa Beach Sri Lanka. 10 Things To Know About Paradise.
If you are heading to Sri Lanka, then you will undoubtedly be looking for a beautiful beach in which to unwind and relax your weary bones. Welcome Mirissa beach!
Best Train Journey in Sri Lanka? The Epic Kandy to Ella Trip.
Travelling by train in Sri Lanka is the best. They aren’t as crowded as Indian trains for example and they don’t have the strict rules that you might find in other Asian countries such as Japan.
Japan. Why I’m In Love With Your Toilets.
The Japanese bathrooms have a secret weapon. The toilet. A warm bum, a clean bum and seats that are designed for women with BIG bums. Like me.
Everyday life in Japan. 10 Reasons The Japanese Are So Damn Chilled.
No matter how many books and travel blogs you read about Japan, visit the country for the first time and the first thing that will take you by surprise is how incredibly calm and quiet the people appear to be. Everyday life in Japan is like nothing you will have ever experienced before. Ever.