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 a solo traveller.  This can come from many sources: friends, family, self-help books. But sometimes, a simple quote about […]

Does this sound 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 with […]

Today, I quit my job as a pharmacist within the National Health Service (NHS) after over 30 years’ service. As with any major life choice, the decision to wind down my NHS career has not been an easy one. Working as an NHS pharmacist has been tremendously fulfilling In our often precarious world, working as […]

Authentic travel is hot stuff. For many, authentic travel is synonymous with getting to know the ‘real’ or ‘non-touristy’ place. Wandering off the beaten track, avoiding stuff perceived to be touristy and mingling with local people, hanging out where they hang out. They lament tourism as contaminating the culture of a destination, whilst lacking the […]