Category : Reflections

5 Things I Love About Thailand (and 2 that I don’t!)

AnnaOctober 22, 2015October 16, 2022

Thailand – The Land Of Smiles Thailand is a perennially popular tourist destination and, after spending months traveling in India, a few weeks break in Thailand was just what I needed. With so many destinations on my Thailand bucket list I thought I’d better make a start on ticking some......

The Pros and Cons of Visiting Goa in Monsoon Season

AnnaSeptember 10, 2015August 14, 2023

Is it worth visiting Goa in monsoon season? Most tourists flock to Goa’s sandy shores during the sunny and dry winter months between October and March when the weather is perfect for the beach and Goa buzzes with parties and activity. By April and May the heat and humidity rises......

My Most Amazing Moments and Travel Highlights so far

AnnaJuly 25, 2015August 1, 2023

My Most Amazing Moments and Travel Highlights so far …. After dreaming, planning and saving for years in December 2012 I quit my job and left the UK for a life of travel and adventure. I haven’t looked back since, the hardest part is definitely making that leap and once......

How A Dharavi Slum Tour Changed my Perceptions on Poverty

AnnaJuly 23, 2015March 3, 2024

As I stand on the bridge over the thundering railway, a maze of corrugated shacks, blue tarpaulin and dark alleyways lies beneath me, stretching out as far as the eye can see. A multicoloured sign fabricated from various pieces of scrap corrugated metal reads ‘Welcome’. Welcome to Dharavi Slum, Mumbai......

Is It Worth Buying a Campervan in Australia?

AnnaJuly 7, 2015April 19, 2024

I spent a year working and traveling Down Under and buying a campervan in Australia was one of the best decisions I made. Australia is one massive, and expensive, country to travel around. While there are flights and buses the best way to travel Australia is by road. Australia seems......

The Downside to Living in Goa

AnnaJune 3, 2015May 3, 2017

Living in Goa is not always perfect! I love living in Goa, from the warm weather and tropical beaches, the cute Portuguese churches, the rich and colorful India culture, the laid back and super affordable lifestyle. There are many reasons why I love Goa and traveling slow, or staying still for......

“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us”

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I’m a travel writer, yoga lover and digital nomad, who has been traveling full time for over 10 years. I’ve visited more than 40 countries and have lived in England, Australia, Thailand, Bali and Goa, India.

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Category : Reflections

5 Things I Love About Thailand (and 2 that I don’t!)

The Pros and Cons of Visiting Goa in Monsoon Season

My Most Amazing Moments and Travel Highlights so far

How A Dharavi Slum Tour Changed my Perceptions on Poverty

Is It Worth Buying a Campervan in Australia?

The Downside to Living in Goa

My Favourite Travel Destinations (After 10 + Years a Nomad!)

8 Reasons to Join Sōleïa Surf Academy in Bali

My Perfect 3 Day Porto Itinerary & Travel Guide (2026)

My Perfect 3 – 5 Day Ubud Itinerary (2026)

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