Streamlining security screening at airports
The inspiration for this post comes from so many hours spent lining up for airport security. Have you spent a frustratingly long amount of time…
Tag: Things to Do
If you’re looking for ideas on things to do then this is the page for you. Plenty of tips, suggestions, and ideas. Read more for the specifics.
How One Introvert Overcame their Inner Critic to go Skydiving in Waikiki
Originally published March 2013. Updated in May 2023. Retrospective writing. Have you ever felt alone? Like truly lonely? I have. This is the story of…
Exploring Taupo, North Island of New Zealand
Situated on the Ring of Fire in the South Pacific, New Zealand embraces the risk taking mentality to the max. Here you can experience almost…
Disneyland – The happiest place on Earth?
They say its the happiest place on Earth. As a kid it’s all I ever wanted to do – go to Disneyland, see the Castle,…
Surviving Dubai
Dubai is reasonably safe for a tourist. It’s the most westernised city in the UAE. English is the language of choice so getting around is…
Good Day Sunshine – retracing The Beatles
Yet another item checked off the Bucket List! They’re the icon of British music. Everyone knows The Beatles. They weren’t in my generation but we…
Dubai – a city of contrasts
The Emerati people are making their mark on the world with a bang. I’m sure we’ve all seen this image below. A comparison of Dubai…
The London Cable Car – Pie in the sky or head in the clouds?
Is the London Cable Car, known as the IFS Cloud Cable Car (formerly Emirates Air Line) all it’s cracked up to be? Created as a…
ANZAC Day 2013 – Westminster Abbey Service
The ANZAC spirit was alive and well in Westminster Abbey for the 2013 ANZAC Day service, where hundreds of expats paid their respects to the…
Brighton – Picture Piece
As I’m off to Brighton this weekend for the Traverse 2013 travel bloggers conference I felt it perfect timing to picture post my last trip…
Berlin – Picture Piece
Bitterly freezing temperatures greeted our flying visit to Berlin. Squeezing in as much beer and schnitzel as possible we also wanted to tick off a few essentials.…
Mending a broken heart in Hawaii
Originally published March 2013. Retrospective writing. I woke up one day and found myself suddenly single for the first time in a decade. I was…