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TRAVEL STORIES – Unmissable Tales from the Road

TRAVEL STORIES - Unmissable Tales from the Road

I love writing about travel. There, I said it! Writing budget travel tips and guides is great, and contributing to Lonely Planet is fun and rewarding, however neither outlet really shows everything about life on the road. Creating real travel stories is what traveling is really about, and here, on this page, is where you will find just that.

All of my favorite Travel Stories can be found below, along with my book that I wrote about the pandemic, and what it was like to live on a famous tropical island and have it all to yourself for a couple of years! I will be posting one chapter at a time on a regular basis until the entire book is here, free to read forever.

Enjoy!

COMPLETE GUIDE TO ANNECY, FRANCE

COMPLETE GUIDE TO ANNECY, FRANCE

Annecy is a small town in France that I stumbled upon several months ago whilst researching the country. It frequently popped up in lists as one of the most beautiful small towns in France, and a must visit for anyone to the region. On my recent visit to Europe, I […]

Complete Guide to Kadikoy, Istanbul

Complete Guide to Kadikoy, Istanbul

When it comes to choosing a neighborhood of Istanbul to base yourself, most visitors tend to totally overlook Kadikoy. This is a shame, as Kadikoy is a wonderful place with many aspects that are attractive to the potential visitor. I personally became aware of this whilst doing my own research […]

COMPLETE GUIDE TO NUSA DUA

COMPLETE GUIDE TO NUSA DUA

Every visitor to Bali has heard of it, but not many have actually been. It is that place you see on signs as you leave the airport, pointing off in a completely different direction to where you are going. It’s the place that the rich and fabulous go. Or so […]

Island of Solitude – A Pandemic Odyssey Through Bali

Island of Solitude – A Pandemic Odyssey Through Bali

NOTE – This part of my travel stories page contains my book – Island of Solitude – that I wrote as a memoir of what our lives were like during pandemic lockdowns in Bali. We were stranded there for over two years, on a tropical island that was devoid of […]

The Margaret River Itinerary I’d Give My Best Friend (2 Perfect Days)

The Margaret River Itinerary I’d Give My Best Friend (2 Perfect Days)

If a friend called me tomorrow and said they had two days to experience Margaret River, this is almost exactly the itinerary I’d send them. I’ve lost count of how many times friends and family have asked me how I’d spend a weekend in Margaret River if they only had […]

19 Things to do at Olympic National Park

19 Things to do at Olympic National Park

There aren’t too many places in the world where you can experience snow-covered mountains, flourishing rainforests, and craggy coastlines all in one place—but Olympic National Park in Washington, U.S., is just such a spot. With all those ecosystems crammed together in close proximity, the park is a nature lover’s playground […]

New Private Villa in Munduk, Bali is a Game Changer

New Private Villa in Munduk, Bali is a Game Changer

When it comes to finding a private villa in Bali, most people don’t tend to look past hotspots such as Seminyak, Canggu or Uluwatu. For those searching further afield, it would never occur to them that the perfect solution might be hiding in the jungles of Munduk, sitting among the […]

Where to Eat in Amed, Bali on a Budget

Where to Eat in Amed, Bali on a Budget

If you find yourself in Amed, Bali, and are traveling on a strict budget, then you’re most likely trying to not only find the best budget accommodation, but also where to eat in Amed that isn’t going to break the bank. Well, I’m here to help you out! Bali has […]