When I’m traveling I have two main priorities – see all the things and eat all the things. Sadly, the latter is not generally compatible with my wish to fit comfortably into an airplane seat. So my solution is to try to incorporate activity into my travels, whether it’s walking off that giant mid-afternoon pastry or a run before brunch with all the trimmings. Here’s my top three ways that I stay active when I’m not at home.
You know how they say it’s all about the journey, not the destination? Well, I’m not sure that entirely holds true when it comes to long-distance travel, especially when it’s the only way to get from A to B. However, if you’ve got a long bus journey ahead of you, here’s some tips that might just help you survive!
So you were organised enough to get registered for Glastonbury, super-fast on the ticket purchasing, and watching out like a hawk for the final timetable announcements – whoop! But now that it’s less than a month away you might be thinking… so what should I actually pack? Sure, some seasoned or ambitious festival-goers will turn up with just a tent, wellies and a 4-pack of cider and be done with it, but for those of us who like to be a little more prepared, what’s a must have? I’m rolling into my third year in a row of this great festival so here’s my little riff – read through for your packing list. [Read more…]
I dream of flying business-class. Champagne on boarding, eating delicious meals with proper cutlery, stretching out and blissfully snoozing my way to my destination. However, that’s definitely not within my budget at this stage – I’d rather spend the money when I get there than on the way! And so it’s economy class for now. Having recently taken flights totalling over 24 hours to get to and from New Zealand, I’m feeling pretty experienced in how to make the long-haul journey as pleasant as it can be – so here’s my top tips. [Read more…]
