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Musings

Here is where you will find all my musings, rantings, ravings and other blog posts sharing random thoughts. Mostly these are all travel related, but once in a while I will feel strongly about something and want to share it.

You will also find some of my earliest blog posts if you dig deeply enough. You can sneakily take a look back at how truely awful some of them were. Sadly (or not!) I deleted the worst ones a couple of years ago, so even these are not as bad as it got!

A Personal Update – 6 Months On

Scenic view of a calm lake, green hills, and a vibrant rainbow arching through partly cloudy skies.

Many of you will have read my previous post (you can see it here) about …

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The Fear of Getting Lost – A Traveller’s Perspective

Two people lie on the grass in a park, with one holding a map. They appear relaxed, surrounded by trees and a body of water in the background.

It’s interesting when talking to other people, particularly those who don’t travel a lot, to …

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Why Now is a Great Time to Think About Travel

Two people sit on the edge of a cliff, overlooking a river winding through a canyon as the sun sets, casting a warm glow over the landscape.

I know, you just laughed so hard at the title of this post you spit …

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Inspirational Travel Books

A person sits on a wooden dock by the water, reading a book. They have light brown hair, are wearing a light sweater and gray pants. The water is calm and the sky is reflected in it.

Recently at a large party as we entered we were handed a name tag and …

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A Personal Update: When Life Gives You Lemons…

A close-up view of a group of fresh, ripe lemons.

I have debated long and hard as to whether I was going to share the …

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Five Countries I Would Love to Revisit

A person with braided hair studies a map spread out on the ground with the word "anywhere" written across it.

You know that travel quote “I haven’t been everywhere – but it’s on my list” …

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My Adult Gap Year in Review

A woman sits on the ground in front of a colorful mural of a rooster adorned with geometric patterns. The mural is painted on a door between two walls with additional street art.

I’ve been meaning to write this post for months now. I think when we got …

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How Bookcrossing Influences my Travel

A plastic bag with a "Free Book" sign hangs on a metal fence with a grassy field and a distant church in the background.

We all have reasons we travel. Bookcrossing allows me to go somewhere new, meet up with friends and do something fun.

How to Scratch the Travel Bug Itch When you Can’t Travel!

A person in a sleeveless top scratches the back of their neck with their right hand, seen from behind, in an outdoor setting.

You’re sitting at home dealing with the same dreary old things day in and day …

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Our Ten Biggest Gap Year Failures

Travel Mishaps

We all know things go wrong when we travel. We travelled for over a year …

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