In May I was fortunate to visit my sister in Japan while she was partway through several months of travelling. I focused on exploring Kyoto and Osaka as I was limited on time, so those are the places I've covered in detail in this blog post. My sister spent a month there and she’s kindly … Continue reading Exploring Japan
My mum and I spent the early May bank holiday in the Netherlands, basing ourselves in Utrecht for 3 nights and doing one day trip to Rotterdam. We’d visited Amsterdam a couple of years ago and at the time said we’d love to explore more of the Netherlands, so here we are! We flew out … Continue reading Utrecht & Rotterdam
In September 2023 I spent two weeks exploring the beautiful islands of the Philippines with a close friend. We’d both been hankering for an exotic long-haul adventure, and with its beautiful beaches, stunning snorkelling spots and vibrant culture, the Philippines fit the bill. We chose to mainly explore Palawan to best suit the amount of … Continue reading A Fortnight in the Philippines
I’d dreamed of visiting Egypt for a really long time, possibly even since I first studied the Ancient Egyptians in Year 3 at school. It’s a part of history that has captivated many, but I’d pretty much written off visiting the country, having heard the tourist experience isn’t always the most pleasant, especially for female … Continue reading Exploring Egypt
Earlier this year I spent 6 weeks solo travelling in Europe, and I was delighted that at the end of the trip my mum and my sister came out to spend a week exploring Puglia with me, followed by a long weekend in Naples with my boyfriend. I’d never been so far south in Italy … Continue reading Southern Italy: Puglia and Naples
This is the second part of my 6-week European adventure earlier this year. So far I’d travelled through Albania, Montenegro, Croatia and Slovenia (which you can read about here). After a few nights in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, I took a bus west to Trieste, crossing into Italy, and I’d spend the next 3 … Continue reading Solo Travel in Italy
Earlier this year I booked 3 months off work to travel, something I’d dreamed about doing for many years. I started my time off with 3 and a half weeks in Sri Lanka, which you can read about here. I then returned to Bristol for several days before beginning my next travel adventure: 6 weeks … Continue reading Solo Travel in the Western Balkans
If you missed my previous post, make sure to have a read of Part 1, where I documented my time exploring Negombo, Colombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and arriving into Ella via the local scenic train. I was lucky enough to spend three and a half weeks exploring Sri Lanka earlier this year, and my … Continue reading Sightseeing in Sri Lanka: Part 2
In February this year I spent three and a half weeks exploring Sri Lanka and had a truly wonderful time. For the first two weeks I joined a small group tour with G Adventures (a company I’d highly recommend) hitting all the main sights, and the final week I spent solo beach hopping along the … Continue reading Sightseeing in Sri Lanka: Part 1
Living in Bristol, we’re very lucky to live so close to Bath and it makes such a great day trip. It’s a 10-minute train ride from Bristol Temple Meads or you can use one of several Park and Rides. The Georgian architecture is truly beautiful - there’s a reason why many a film crew have … Continue reading Bath Visitor’s Guide
ALEXA ELIZABETH 