During the 8 years I’ve been blogging the way readers find my blog has changed massively. Whereas I used to get a lot of blog traffic without much action on my part, in 2018 I’m working hard to make sure my content is seen. For any bloggers out there who would like to increase their … Read more
Although being a travel blogger has meant I’ve been able to call some awesome tropical locations my ‘office’, my recent trip to Bali was the first time I saw what happens when you team dreamy destinations with co-working spaces. This forward-thinking crop of co-working, and now also co-living, companies aren’t just offering a place to work but … Read more
I dreamed of this. I looked down at the pool – the mist rolling off the valley, the reflection of the clouds in the water – and thought I’d just stepped into a dream. I first came across Alila Ubud while researching destination wedding venues last year. Although, for purely logistical reasons, we decided the … Read more
Life is guud in Canggu. That was going to be the title of this post but then I realised that not only is it corny but probably terrible for SEO. No doubt starting a post this way is too. Anyway.. Life really is good in Canggu. I’m on my 3rd full day in this coastal … Read more
Skiathos is the Greek Island you need to know if you’re after a chic yet understated holiday. This small island in the Sporades has a lust-worthy mix of beachfront bars, a white-walled old town and picture-perfect pools with a much more affordable price tag than some of the more Instagrammed Greek Islands. So if you’d … Read more
After eating and latte-ing my way around Canggu in Bali I was worried that Ubud wouldn’t produce as many awesome cafes. Pah! There’s not a community of expats and travellers based here for nothing. As well as offering jungle and rice paddy views, the cafes in Ubud are cranking out home roasted coffee and salads … Read more
On my recent trip to Bali I was eager to learn more about the Balinese Hindus who leave such colourful and incense-filled offerings all around the island. I chose to stay in Canggu and Ubud, which are slightly less touristy areas than where I stayed on my previous visit, and was set up with a … Read more
When I travel where I stay is more than just a place to rest my head. A good (or bad) hotel, for me, can really change my perception of a destination and massively affect the quality of the holiday. As a solo traveller the location and safety rating of a property is crucial, as are … Read more
I’ve booked a spontaneous trip to Bali next week. I had a few Virgin Velocity points left over from the haul I won at Problogger and I suddenly felt the urge to use them up on a solo trip to Bali. I have no doubt this has something to do with the fact that I’m … Read more
I nearly gagged on my bacon and eggs on Saturday morning. Out of the blue an email popped into my inbox from the Department Of Immigration stating there was an update to my Partner Visa application. We’d had not a single call or email about our application so fearing the worst I opened the attachment … Read more
