On my recent trip to Athens, I was lucky enough to get to stay at Fresh Hotel. Located right in central Athens, it was within a quick walking distance of everywhere the tourist in me wanted to go. Which, since I only had 48 hours in the city, was a good thing! The hotel itself …
This year I’ve been doing a fair share of traveling, mostly for work, inside the UK. But I have been absolutely rubbish about writing about it, haven’t I!? Whereas my international destinations are exotic, I look at my domestic work travel as rather “blah”, forgetting that the places I am going often tend to have …
People always tell me they wish they could do what I do, i.e., travel often and well. But the thing is, anyone can do it if they prioritize it above other things, and sacrifice a little bit. When I first graduated from uni, I had grand dreams of traveling around the world throughout my 20s, …
This morning, I had to wake up at 4am to go up to a conference in Telford. Not only was it miserably early, it was cold and rainy. In late June. Ouch. I’d thought ahead and booked a first class ticket to make my morning somewhat easier. I’d never been first class on Virgin Trains, …
It has been a while since I let politics get me riled up. At least, riled up enough to post on the blog. Because I have readers from all over the world, I don’t typically think it appropriate to offer my opinion on politics, especially because my interests and views are often relegated to one …
This past weekend I went to Copenhagen for a wedding. It being my third time there (see my adventures around the city in the winter and later in the summer), so I didn’t really want to do any of the usual touristy stuff. (Besides shopping. Did some major damage at & Other Stories and Birkenstock.) In addition, …
When traveling, my strong preference has typically skewed toward Airbnbs, or boutique hotels. I’m also not a big resort person. While the idea of laying around a pool being served cocktails all day probably sounds appealing to anyone, me included, when I travel, I really like to experience the culture of where I am. Often, …
My final day in Bali I made a trip to the Uluwatu Temple. After time spent at the Anantara Uluwatu Resort, stepping back in to real life was made somewhat easier by this beautiful place. The Uluwatu Temple is situated at the very edge of a massive cliff. It basically feels like you’re a out on …
I hadn’t anticipated stopping in Seminyak; I’d read that it was overrun with Australian tourists and was overly touristy. However, after a week in Ubud, I decided that a beach town was just what I needed. I loved laid back Sanur, but looked forward to contrasting my experiences there with the trendier shores of Seminyak. It was …
Seminyak was a late addition to my Bali trip plans. After a stay in the relative seclusion of a Ubud rice paddy, arriving in Petitenget was a wake up call. Dash is nestled amongst boutiques, restaurants and several very popular resorts (the Alila and the W are just a short walk away). Located right across …