Whether you’re travelling with friends, family or solo, holidays are a great way to escape the daily routine and feel a sense of adventure. But the planning aspect of a holiday can often feel overwhelming amongst our busy lives. Luckily, we’re here to tell you, it doesn’t have to.
If you’re planning a cross-country trip to Vietnam you’re definitely in the right place. In this blog post I’m going to give you a detailed version of my 3 week Vietnam itinerary, including my route, the things we did in each place and where we stayed (all of which I would totally
If you’re planning a trip to Vietnam, here are 17 essential things to know before going to Vietnam. Arrive armed with these tips and you’ll be the savviest traveller touching down at the airport… I’m now nearly at the end of my 3 week adventure through Vietnam, and to put it
I’m writing this blog post to you from above the clouds. I have just left Austria after a 5 day solo trip through Graz, Salzburg and Innsbruck. Each city was totally unique and I can’t wait to tell you about the whole experience (more blog posts to come). Some of you may already know that I&hel
After months of emails, meetings and planning, I am so excited to finally share the details of my upcoming adventure – and let me tell you – it’s a biggie! On the 6th September my boyfriend Scott and I are embarking on an epic 6-week adventure. Here’s my 6 week itinerary for
Nothing excites me more than visiting a completely new country. Will my imagination match the reality? What will the locals be like? How will I feel when I am there? Will I get enough decent photos for the ‘Gram*? All these questions buzz around my head before visiting somewhere new. But ultimatel
Of all the countries in Europe, Italy has a special place in my heart. The food, the culture, the charm, the passion, the scenery…I fall more in love with Italy every time I visit. My most recent adventure to the south coast allowed me to discover a completely new part of the mainland, as well&hel
When I think back to my May trip to the Greek island of Kefalonia there are two words that spring to mind; food and fashion. Food, because we indulged in the most delicious, tastiest and fresh local produce. Every meal we had was better than the last and this trip reminded me just how incredible&hel
Visiting Guatemala is a photographers dream. The colour, life and vibrancy means that there is a new photo subject around every corner. I had so much fun with photography on this trip, and I took so many photos that I couldn’t fit them all into my Guatemala posts. So as hard as it is to r
Of all the places we visited on my recent whirlwind tour of Guatemala and Belize, Antigua was my favourite. I loved the sights, I loved the smells, I loved the people and I loved the striking architecture. I loved the cobbled streets and the rainbow of coloured walls around every corner. It fel
Creating Travelista has taken me to new countries and new corners of the world that I would have never dreamt of going before it existed. The novelty of that will never wear off for me. When the guys from Visit Central America got in touch to invite me on a press trip to Guatemala and…
Anyone that follows me on Instagram will probably already know that I have recently fallen head over heels in love with a new destination; Bali. South East Asia has always been a place close to my heart, but Bali’s breathtaking beauty, vibrant culture, and incredible spiritual energy tou
Whilst I love checking in to luxury hotels around the world, I still like to think of myself as an adventurous traveller. To me, every trip is an adventure and I want to get far beyond my base and explore the destination I am in. I’ll try anything once and stepping into the unknown is…
Chichen Itza is one of Mexico’s most visited tourist destinations and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has recently been named as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World; a wonderfully ironic title if you consider it has been around for over 1000 years. Whilst you may not have heard of ancien
Dubai is one of those mystical cities that you hear so much about, but still never really know what to expect before travelling there. This was certainly the case for me last year when I made my first ever trip to Dubai. After spending a total of 3 weeks in the city, I feel as if I&h
Over the past year or so I have really fallen in love with the Four Seasons brand. Opportunities through my blogging and travel writing have allowed me to stay at various Four Seasons around the world, and because of this I have grown a deep affinity with the brand. Its a sort of trust and reas
Setting your alarm for a 3.30am wake up sounds pretty grim, but on the morning of our hot air balloon safari, I couldn’t have been more willing to leap out of bed. Soaring over the animals on a hot air balloon ride in The Serengeti is surely worth the early start? I met the group in…
Taking a leap of faith in life is something everyone believes they’ll do one day, but how many of us actually find the balls to do it? Over the past few months I have been incredibly inspired by a friend and now, fellow travel writer Louise Watsham, who decided to turn her life
No matter how many times I travel and no matter how many hotels I stay in, there can only ever be one place that is my favourite. People always ask me ‘where is the most amazing place you’ve ever stayed?’ For a while, the answer has been the same, until last month when I got…
The Malaysian island of Langkawi is known for it’s beautiful beaches, but it is also home to a diverse array of nature and wildlife. As part of my latest blogger press trip to Malaysia, we were invited to experience the full extent of this on a boat tour of the Langkawi Mangroves and the river&hel
Paella by the Spanish coast, a Mini speeding down a British country road, romance in Paris… There are some things in life that are so incredibly iconic that no matter how cliché they become, they will also remain utterly timeless. During my trip to Rome last week, I was lucky enough to explore th
Every now and then I like to feature a guest post from aspiring or up and coming travel bloggers. When an email dropped into my inbox from Olivia Lace-Evans, she immediately reminded me of myself 3 years ago, writing for her uni newspaper and trying to build up a killer portfolio. Olivia is a freela
I suppose I’ve done a bit more traveling than your average Joe. My Dad is a keen traveller and had my mum, my sisters and I on all sorts of exotic long-haul holidays when we were kids. We would go to places like America and South East Asia for three weeks at a time hopping…
