Solo travel is on the rise. More people find going solo is the ticket to happiness. Why is this? As someone asked me while I was on my round-the-world travels, what are the benefits of travelling solo? I had to stop and think. Of course all of these have been important elements in creating what […]
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Backpacking Kuala Lumpur: Here are the Best Things to Do
It’s funny how comparisons can influence your view of a place. My first arrival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia was after spending a month in Goa, so in comparison with India I appreciated the city’s relative calm, modernity and cleanliness. It was already feeling the KL love. Here is a backpacking Kuala Lumpur itinerary for 2 days, including […]
Reflection on Brexit for British Expats Returning to the UK
For British expats returning to the UK, Brexit presents a bit of a conundrum. Britain’s surprise vote to leave the European Union — or to ‘Brexit’ — changed many people’s visions of the country. There has been talk of the once-proud United Kingdom becoming a laughing stock. But as I returned home for Christmas to see my country with […]
Time To Say Goodbye
This post was written in June 2013, when I was concluding two wonderful months in Bali. I admit it. I’ve been a bit of a grump these last few days. For all my talk of yoga, healing and being at peace, I have also felt anxious and sad. I’ve been moping around feeling sorry for […]