I’ve made no secret of the fact that I am a massive fan of rail travel in Europe. From exploring Provence by rail to the home-grown Settle to Carlisle Railway, I am addicted to travelling by train. But what are the advantages of travelling by train? In no particular order, here is why train travel is better than […]

Feed your wanderlust with this handpicked selection of short travel captions Travel, particularly solo travel, can be a transformational experience. You absorb different cultures, meet interesting new people and take yourself way out of your comfort zone. There are iconic sights and majestic scenery to take in and new food to try. Many of us […]

Life is a journey. How often have you heard that? As we find our road through life, we all need inspiration and guidance. And this is never so true as when we are travelling, especially as solo travellers.  This can come from many sources: friends, family, self-help books. But sometimes, a simple quote about life’s […]

See if this sounds familiar. You’re on that much-anticipated holiday and are having the time of your life. Salsa dancing in late-night bars, munching the best pizza of your life whilst wandering around a Renaissance square, gazing in awe at ancient treasures, making exciting new friends. Then, just like that, it’s over. Real life beckons […]