My own little slice of paradise – Koh Lanta
After a day on the road, in the air and on the open sea, I finally arrived in Koh Lanta where I was to meet up with some friends for a few days of birthday celebrations. The ferry over gave
The 10 rules of flying long haul
Forget about a normal sleeping pattern for the day - don't be one of those people who moan about having to get up early or late because time doesn't really exist in this odd little day of travelling across time
First impressions of Bangkok
After around 24 hours of flying, driving and waiting to travel, I was so pleased to finally arrive in Bangkok - desperate to get to my hotel for food and a shower. It was early evening when I arrived and
The Decision: Travel or Love?
As you read this, my travels will have already started and I thought it was important to write this post and share what has probably been the hardest part of my decision to leave. The first thing everyone has asked me upon finding
10 day countdown to being unemployed
It's finally starting to sink in. As you're reading this I have just 10 days left at work
Have YOU voted for Absolutely Lucy yet?
There are just three days left to vote for Absolutely Lucy in the UK Blog Awards and I'm counting the on support of you guys - yeah that's right, all of you who read my blog every day. I've seen
My Travel Plans: South East Asia, Australia & New Zealand
Yesterday marked an official milestone ahead of my travels. My resignation was finally officially passed over to the big bosses (I handed it in a month early to help give them time to replace me before Christmas) - so that
The basic backpacker to-do list
Deciding to go backpacking is one of the most exciting decisions you will make in your life. You're giving up everything you know to venture across the world and live a life of freedom and exploration for months on end. All
So… I quit my job!
It finally happened. The moment I've been counting down to, that has never seemed quite real, and that I've been waiting for all year. The moment when my travelling dreams finally became a reality. This time last week
Wedding bells, counting my blessings and dancing all night
The long weekend in Ireland got off to a fantastic start with gorgeous sunshine blazing across blue skies, giving us the perfect opportunity to explore the island and to see its beauty. After lots of hugs, chat, a few drinks
