There are so many good things to say about sewing, it is good for your mental health, a fantastic skill to have – it’s also a great tool to live more sustainably. When I started learning to sew, I didn’t…
11 ways to have your most eco-friendly summer holiday ever
Summer is approaching and the beach is beckoning, but how can you make this year’s holiday the most sustainable yet? Follow my easy guide for an eco-friendly summer holiday that you and your family will love. This post may contain…
Backpacker Confessions: The worst journey that I ever went on in India
People react in different ways when you tell them that you’re going to India as the perception of this country is so polarised. They assume that you’ll either find yourself or that you’ll spend the trip in abject misery. If…
10 things the film As Good As It Gets does get so right about mental illness
As Good As It Gets is one of my all-time favourite films and having OCD makes me relate to its fantastic script even more. It’s also Mental Health Awareness week so I wanted to pass on the small wisdoms I’ve…
7 tips for having an awesome time in Vang Vieng
Vang Vieng is THE place in Laos both for a party, or for a chill and while you may have heard bad things about it, it’s cleaned up its act quite a lot in recent years. These are the 7…
How to visit the Sukhothai ruins on a backpacker budget
Sukhothai is a lovely place to visit if you’re in the North of Thailand as it makes a great stopover on the way from Chiang Mai to Bangkok, or vice versa. You can also do it very cheaply by following…