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How Travel Changes You (and makes you far more interesting)

How Travel Changes You (and makes you far more interesting)

If you are thinking of travelling, be it around the world or on a two-week holiday, then know that not only will you need to make room in your case for a change of clothes, you will also need to make way for a new set of views. Travel changes your perspective of the world in the most incredible, positive ways imaginable.

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Florence, Italy. The BEST Way to See it

Florence, Italy. The BEST Way to See it

If you’ve never been to Florence then you are in for a treat. Florence (Firenze) is the capital city of the region of Tuscany. It holds in its arms many masterpieces of both architecture and Renaissance art, along with world-class restaurants and fabulous sunsets. But to see this city as it deserves to be seen you need to be adventurous and do things differently.

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Couchsurfing. What If I’m Murdered in My Bed & Other FAQ

Couchsurfing. What If I’m Murdered in My Bed & Other FAQ

Before my husband and I set off to travel the world with our two kids aged 16 and 13, I had never heard about Couchsurfing. I certainly didn’t think it would be something that a family could be part of. However, six months, four countries and 27 Couchsurfing hosts later, I am now more than qualified to give you an honest Couchsurfing review. 

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