I’m up and away again on another long haul flight - in all I will have taken 14 flights during the last year. So choosing the right suitcase for a trip is often on my mind, and I’m a great believer in buying the best luggage sets that not only give you a choice of suitcases, but which will be …
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Planning a Trip To Spain
The Rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain, if indeed at all which is why Spain is one of the most popular destinations for a European getaway. If you're planning a trip to Spain then really anytime of the year is a good time. Unlike the British Isles, you can expect an average of 300 or …
18 Ideas for fabulous Christmas Vacations around the world
Are you a traditionalist? Do you stay at home over Christmas or do you spend your Christmas vacations somewhere else? If you've ever wondered where you could go for a different christmas getaway then perhaps these 18 ideas for Christmas Vacations shared by 15 top travel bloggers will give you some …
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21 Tips to make Long Haul Flights easier
Mention the words, "Long Haul Flights" to me and my heart begins to beat faster. I love them, loathe them, dread them and look forward to them in equal measure. They promise excitement, adventure, family reunions, and time to sit back relax and be waited on. But they also require …
Why Travel?
Travelling is a great eye opener. I've been travelling the world for most of my life, but now my gypsy heart is happy to have roots in Western Australia. But Why Travel? Check out my Instagram page to find out why. Check out "What to wear" for some great tips on what …
How Travel Can Empower You
Ever since I can remember travel has been a part of my life. Making new friends, learning to adapt and fit in, accepting different ways of doing things stood me in good steady when I began travelling with my husband, a geologist and over the years’ living and travelling abroad I’ve become bolder, …
The Most Versatile Travel Shoes I’ve Ever Owned
What if I suggested that it really is possible to take just one pair of shoes with you on an energetic trip abroad? 'Not possible!' I hear all you shoe fanatics volley back at me! Okay, okay I agree, because I'll always pack more than one pair of shoes, if for no other reason, than I can and …
10 Reasons to Book a Cycle Cruise Holiday
Regular readers of Lifestyle Fifty will know that we've just returned from a trip of a lifetime to Europe during which we visited 12 different countries, and went on a fantastic island hopping cycle cruise in Croatia with the Katarina Line. And now that the weather is cold, wet and windy in South …
I just want to go home
Is it ok to say that I'm pretty much over boats, buses and planes? Can I admit that after five weeks away in stunningly beautiful places, and a little out of my comfort zone at times, I want to go home? My dear old Mum isn't well, my mobile won't top up with credit due to …
Learning to exhale in Europe
I was keyed up with a mixture of anticipation, excitement and anxiousness as we set off on our European adventure. Don't ask me why, maybe it's my age. But anyway, let's say I was worrying about lots of little things. Out of the comfort zone and into adventure And I …
Climbing Mount Everest on her 60th Birthday
Today's 'My Story' post is by a gorgeous and adventurous woman who hiked to Everest Base Camp in Nepal to celebrate her 60th birthday. Pam Lynch's story is one that will inspire you to reach into your own bucket of dreams, maybe get out of your comfort zone. and perhaps go and do, or book …