Is Technology Ruining Our Travels?
There’s no doubt that technology has become an integral part of our lives, and travel is no exception. Indeed, that may be one of the parts…
Europe | Germany | Inspiration | Reflections
Places I’d Like to Visit in Germany: A Wishlist
My first visit to Germany was in 1998 with a school trip (North Rhine-Westphalia), and I subsequently took part in two exchanges to Germany in…
UK Stereotypes: Expectations and Reality
I’m not the most patriotic of people, and I don’t really think I would say I am proud to be British, but neither am I unhappy…
Berlin | Europe | Germany | Reflections
Is Schillerkiez Berlin’s Trendiest Neighbourhood?
Grimy, cute, rebellious, edgy, twee and cozy. These are all words you might use or hear used to describe Schillerkiez. And despite the fact that…
Lessons We Can Learn from Star Trek About Travel
I love Star Trek. If you didn’t already know this about me, I forgive you. I guess it’s never come up on this blog, but…
Europe | Reflections | UK
Places I’d Like to Visit in Britain, Through Trover
It seems to be an unfortunate but common reality that many people who travel, have not in fact travelled very much in their own country….
Memories of Syria
When I’m asked what country I’ve had the most rewarding and interesting travel experience, my answer is easy. I don’t even have to think about…
Austria | Europe | Reflections
What I Think Eurovision 2014 Says About Europe
There are many reasons I am proud to be European, in fact, many more than I’m proud to be British. Eurovision is one of them….
Inspiration | Europe | London | Reflections | UK
Visit London? Sure, But Live There? Never Again! (Plus Blogger Tips)
“Why, Sir, you find no man, at all intellectual, who is willing to leave London. No, Sir, when a man is tired of London, he…
Berlin | Europe | Germany | Practical | Reflections
Why We Are Planning to Move to Berlin
Oh, Berlin. Every time I arrive in this city, I feel like I’ve come home. My first visit was with Zab back in 2008 to…
Filling in the Map of Europe: A Quiz
How many European countries can you name? How many can you indicate on a blank map of the continent? How many of those can you…
Pass the Baton
As part of a new travel blogger’s relay race of questions, we’ve been nominated by Colleen to answer her 11 questions. My job is to…