Personally, I don’t think that all work days can be considered equal in terms of productivity. We can say that we clock in, work as hard as we can, and leave at 6pm every day. But I don’t think that’s honest. I think we all have good and bad days; days where more planning gets done than work, days where we’re distracted by personal problems, … Continue reading Out of Office: Travelling & Working Super-Remotely
I’ve been really lucky this year, to travel as much as I have. I use the word “lucky”, because I want to acknowledge that travelling comes from an enormous place of privilege; I have enough money to go where I like, enough time to research the best rates and travel deals, and loved ones to travel with. One of those privileges is the fact that … Continue reading What is Travel Burnout (And How Can I Stop It)?
I’ve travelled solo, with romantic partners, with besties, and in groups; good and bad trips, domestic and international. And what I’ve found is that what happens on a trip—the things I do, see, and enjoy—vary greatly based on who you have with you. You can’t always choose who comes, but you can always choose who you ask! Continue reading Me, or We? Deciding to Take a Trip Solo, Partnered, or With a Group
Last Autumn, I was taking the ferry from the tiny island of Lokrum to Dubrovnik, as part of a Croatian holiday. As the water was lapping against the boat and the wind blew through my hair, my boyfriend sitting at my feet as we watched the waves our ferry made—I remember feeling really present, and happy, in that moment. Then, my phone pinged. It was … Continue reading How To Stay Off Your Phone While Travelling
I’m lucky enough to live in London, and this week, I have friends travelling from Canada to visit. Although I’ve lived in the city for over a decade, my partner is only on his third year here—when he first moved, we spent time exploring different boroughs, finding things we’d like to do. We found cinemas, cafes, and parks that became regular creature comforts for us. … Continue reading Wander Where You Are – How To Be A Tourist Where You Live
There’s a heatwave in the UK, and it. Is. SWELTERING. I can’t stress enough how much the heat in the UK at 33 degrees is unbearable—and how it seems like no one outside the city believes me when I say this. Truthfully, it’s not just the heat; it’s a perfect storm of humidity (the air is hot and damp), the houses were designed to keep … Continue reading Surviving a Heat Wave If You’re Travelling to the UK
As anti-tourism protests take place in Euopean capital cities, I’m asking myself: What can I do to stand in solidarity with people who are saying, your vacation is impacting my livelihood negatively? The immediate answer is, of course… Continue reading Housing, Tourism, and Protesting in European Capitals
I planned my solo, 10-day trip to Paris for months. I made lists, saved tiktoks, and built myself mini-schedules. But even with all that prep, there were things that I realized too late that I should have booked sooner, gotten to earlier, or educated on myself on more thoroughly, before arriving. I’m hoping sharing my story will help you avoid any of my mistakes! The … Continue reading Four Things I Wished I’d Planned Better In Paris
We’ve all done it—tried bringing a piece of a trip back home, only to find that it doesn’t really have a place in your life. In order to stop this practice of buy > take home > don’t use > throw away, I’ve gotten a lot pickier with the things I bring home…
Continue reading How to Choose Souvenirs You Won’t Regret
It turns out, a “fine” hotel can put a really negative spin on a trip if it feels unsafe. As I said in my post about bad reviews , there were a lot of things about this hotel’s design and staff practices that lead to creeping feelings of unease, and concern for my safety. Continue reading How Hotels Can Make Themselves Safer for Solo Female Travellers
No Small Wander 