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Back in 2018, my neighbours came to me with a question. It began with: “You know how you’re never here…?”

When was the last time you stepped out of your comfort zone? Did you dive in? Or just dance around the edge?

I have always been a traveller, but my adventures took on a whole new meaning when I lost my husband, Terry. 

So, you’ve decided to do the famous Ha Giang Loop: a multi-day, 217.5 mi (350 km) motorbike adventure through the northern mountains of Vietnam. The winding dirt roads take you on a meditative escape through quaint ethnic-minority villages and lush green valleys all the way up to the Vietnam-China border and back down. It’s the … Read more

Did you see the Northern Lights last week? For the first time ever (in my non-scientific assessment), they were clearly visible in the south of the UK where I live.

Maokong Village is a quaint town nestled in the mountains surrounding Taipei. It’s known for teahouses and hikes, and is a really accessible way to slow down and step outside of the city for just a few hours. Whenever I’m feeling stressed or bogged down by work, I take a quick ride on the Maokong … Read more

So, finally I am back in the real world after my Camino de Santiago adventure, and it already seems like it was over too quick. I am missing the walking and already have plans to take on another route, for longer in the future.

The Ha Giang Loop winds through the untouched mountains of northern Vietnam and is one of the most stunning roads in the entire country. However, is it dangerous? Short answer: it’s relatively safe with an easy rider but can be dangerous if you attempt it on your own. So, let’s talk about it. I did … Read more

So, the Camino de Santiago is done, and it was amazing! I got back after midnight last Thursday morning and feeling the exhaustion still, so I’m keeping this short.

I recently took a one-month trip to Thailand and it sure left an impression! From ethically visiting an elephant sanctuary and getting to feed these gentle giants in person, to releasing floating lanterns during the Yi Peng Festival (not unlike those released during the PingXi Lantern Festival), I got to experience things that I never … Read more