If you are planning to visit Dubai this winter season, then you’re likely not the only one. Millions of people from around the world travel to Dubai every year. Dubai has become such an acclaimed travel destination that many tourists plan to visit Dubai every year or every other year to view the new addition…
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Benefits and Uses of Thai Massage Therapy
By Ellen Bard
So, recently I was at the gym with my workout buddy and I noticed some significant changes in the way she worked out. Her range of motion had increased and she had a lot more breath to spare than she used to, so she worked out for a greater duration as well. Since the changes…
The Top 7 Things Every Traveler Must Bring for a Trip to Thailand
By Ellen Bard
Travelling across the world is quite a feat. While one of the joys of travel is that you allow yourself to be exposed to new cultures, new languages, new ideas, new cuisines, and new ways of seeing and relating to the world around us, bringing along a few creature comforts from your home country can…
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17 fun things to do in Chiang Mai
In September, I had my Mum visit me for a month. Whilst she was very good about spending some of the time sitting in cafes and working on our new personal and professional development website (now here), she was also keen to experience as much of Chiang Mai as possible. This led me to do…
Wherever the wind takes me
“Not bound to swear allegiance to any master, wherever the wind takes me I travel as a visitor. Drop the question what tomorrow may bring, and count as profit every day that Fate allows you.” Horace (65-8 BC) Roman poet. First impression Many travel blogs start with the first minute, hour, day, week away. With first…
10 unforgettable massage experiences AND 6 tips to get your perfect massage
I consider myself a bit of a connoisseur of massage, though that’s probably grossly over-inflated. As a legacy of a car accident 8 years ago, I have muscle pain in my right shoulder, arm and neck, which is alleviated by massage and soft tissue manipulation (which means I’m also a connoisseur of the best chiropractor in…
Vignettes: Moments of Meaning
Sifting through an untidy jumble of emotions about my month long trip home to the UK, I’ve struggled to find a single narrative or story which enables me to write about it all and tie it together in a way that pleases me. So, magpie-like, I’ve stolen a post-style which Niall, and then Caz, have…
Emotions and airports
Today I’m stretching myself and sharing something more personal than usual. About emotions. Which isn’t my usual style. It’s the emotional aspects of myself I find most personal and difficult to share in any form. I’m a very controlled person, and I like it that way. But this blog is for me as well as…
19 Weird Travel Tips From Travel Bloggers
Have you ever wondered if there are travel secrets you’ve yet to unlock? Tips, tricks and secrets that only the initiated know? I’ve been on the road for the last three years. This year, the longest I’ve spent in one bed in a row is 24 nights, and the next longest is two weeks. I’ve…
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9 Little Chiang Mai Luxuries to Indulge In
The once sleepy Northern city of Chiang Mai is growing up into a luxurious getaway. While Chiang Mai was once famed for being a budget location, with some of the cheapest and most delicious food in Southeast Asia, it is now becoming known for offering amazing value for money with regards to high end resorts…
Is There Any Diversity in the Digital Nomad Community?
I don’t talk much about being a digital nomad, or rather, it’s implicit in what I am. If you read my posts, you’ll see I travel a lot, I’m based in a different country from my country of origin, and I work online. Mostly. But I’m not a ‘traditional’ Digital Nomad – if there can…
A Guide for New Airbnb Users
Have you got a holiday planned? Going somewhere for a long weekend? Heading to a conference or, as I sometimes do, tacking on a couple of days after a business trip? Instead of using a hotel, why not try out Airbnb? Haven’t used it before? No problem – read on! The first time I used…
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Benefits and Uses of Thai Massage Therapy
So, recently I was at the gym with my workout buddy and I noticed some significant changes in the way she worked out. Her range of motion had increased and she had a lot more breath to spare than she used to, so she worked out for a greater duration as well. Since the changes…
The Top 7 Things Every Traveler Must Bring for a Trip to Thailand
Travelling across the world is quite a feat. While one of the joys of travel is that you allow yourself to be exposed to new cultures, new languages, new ideas, new cuisines, and new ways of seeing and relating to the world around us, bringing along a few creature comforts from your home country can…
Top 7 Romantic Places to visit in Thailand
This is a guest post from Priya Ghatol of Travel World Guide. So there you are! All set to tie the knot and ready to start a new beginning. There’s every possibility that you have shortlisted Thailand as a potential honeymoon destination and you’re right – Thailand is a gorgeous destination with all the right…
9 Little Chiang Mai Luxuries to Indulge In
The once sleepy Northern city of Chiang Mai is growing up into a luxurious getaway. While Chiang Mai was once famed for being a budget location, with some of the cheapest and most delicious food in Southeast Asia, it is now becoming known for offering amazing value for money with regards to high end resorts…
Personal Lowlights and Highlights: Inspiration, Connection, a Secret Shame, and, er, Falafel
I thought it was time for another update on my day-to-day life and recent activities, as my last update was back in Jan. Here’s what life’s been like for me in Spring/Summer 2015. My Travel Stats Much of this year I’ve been on the road, despite having a base in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I’ve visited…
My Cost of Living in Chiang Mai
2015 has already involved work in 5 countries, and play in another 2. But my base is Chiang Mai, Thailand. Read more about my day-to-day in this post, including an oft-asked-question: what does it cost me to live in Thailand? 8 countries; 49 flights; 71 nights in hotels I consider myself living in Thailand,…