Book Review: New Europe
When travel and books meet, I am in heaven. This is my review of Michael Palin’s New Europe. A journey I also saw parts of myself while interrailing. Continue reading Book Review: New Europe
Tag: Travel
It Goes Downhill In The DMs
A red circle featuring a single digit hovers over the little arrow residing at the top of my Instagram homepage. Generally a DM piques the interest. Something someone wants to tell you that isn’t for public consumption. A shared post, even sometimes someone shooting their shot. More often than not in recent times though, for … Continue reading It Goes Downhill In The DMs
Interrail Tip #4
I’ve used this platform to speak out about issues before. I feel it is best to be open. Bottling things up never helps anyone, especially when it comes to sensitive subjects. My friends and family read this blog and some of the things they read probably come as a surprise to them. But what do … Continue reading Interrail Tip #4
Interrail Tip #3
Train travel conjures images of romance. Gently swaying side to side within your carriage, watching the world unravel before you spelling out endless possibilities. Perhaps you think of a steam train chugging across the Glenfinnan Viaduct just as the Hogwarts Express does in the Harry Potter movies. Train travel is certainly romantic. It is probably … Continue reading Interrail Tip #3
Edinburgh
How to spend a weekend in the Scottish capital during a pandemic. Continue reading Edinburgh
Interrail Tip #2
The sound of children’s laughter. So wholesome, so joyful, so humiliating. I was half asleep and stood with my hands raised above my head having just performed some kind of clean and jerk with my suitcase. The jerk part was 100% accurate. Sat in front of my crotch a woman I had never met before … Continue reading Interrail Tip #2
Interrail Tip #1
I wasn’t sure of exactly why I was there. But I was there regardless. Graz railway station, Austria. I was tired and miles away from where I was supposed to be. Like a shining beacon the train I now had to catch appeared on the horizon, brakes working as it slowed to a halt next … Continue reading Interrail Tip #1
Flying With Grandad
As the plane taxis to the runway you feel like you finally have a few hours to relax. The early morning wake up call, the trip to the airport, security and the wait in the terminal are all behind you. Next stop is your holiday destination. Sit back, relax, try and get some sleep perhaps … Continue reading Flying With Grandad
Christiania
When I travel, I like to squeeze as much out of my time in a place as is possible. Sometimes this means going to places or partaking in activities that wouldn’t usually be of interest to me. This is particularly the case the further away from home I am, because it’s better to try something … Continue reading Christiania
Freedom Of Movement
A picture of Boris Johnson sitting like a child who had just managed to spell his own name correctly for the first time, flashing two thumbs up, adorned my Twitter feed. As I scrolled down my timeline soundbites jumped out at me. While I was wary that most of what you read on Twitter is … Continue reading Freedom Of Movement
