Taking a trip to Cuba before it gets completely devoured by tourism? After a little stint in bustling Havana, this is what I found out... You won't get the Cuban exchange rate the web tells you The Cuban currency is a closed one, meaning you can't buy it outside of Cuba, and you need to get … Continue reading Things to know before you visit Havana, Cuba
Month: February 2017
6 Photos to give you Scotland Wanderlust
For all my travelling, I was a late starter in the exploration of my own little country (much to the dismay of my very patriotic father). Looking back, my lack of Scotland exploration was shameful, given that a weekend trip to the highlands from Edinburgh is more than doable, with a little forward planning. In … Continue reading 6 Photos to give you Scotland Wanderlust
How to plan your first solo travel
"I'm thinking about quitting my job and going travelling by myself, can you help me?" I wish I had a pound for every time a newbie solo traveller said this to me! Travelling by yourself for the first time is terrifying. I remember sitting on the plane thinking 'god what am I doing?'. Frantically scoping out … Continue reading How to plan your first solo travel