The places you could go!
Five continents, a thousand detours. Pick a part of the world and start there.

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Hey — I’m so glad you’re here. I started this site because I wanted somewhere to share everything I’ve picked up wandering around the world. Whether you’re planning your first trip or your fiftieth, you can start anywhere below: get a bit of inspiration, sort the practical bits, pack the bag, then pick a continent.

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Inspiration.
Where every trip really begins — quotes, itineraries, and the odd daydream between it all that gets you packing.
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Planning & Tips.
How I plan a trip without losing my mind — the apps, the spreadsheets, the lessons learned the long way round.


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Packing Lists.
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Explore locations.
Pick a part of the world and start there — each one links through to country guides, photo journals and everything else you’ll need for the trip.
Favourite destinations.
Four places we keep returning to — picked from across the continents.
Europe.
Europe, where you can have breakfast in one country, lunch in another and end up having dinner in the third; with each country having it’s own distinct culture, language and flavours!
While London, Paris, Rome calls to many travellers visiting for the first-time, there’s surprises in store for ones that prioritize countries like Hungary and Slovenia. Your money goes far, the tastes more diverse. That doesn’t imply you have to avoid regions like The Netherlands and Switzerland!
Whatever you choose, Europe won’t fail to surprise you, be it the architecture, history, food or people!
Africa.
Bedouins singing folk songs while they prepare a massive tagine under the pitch-dark Sahara sky is just one of those unexpected moments that stays with you long after you’ve left Africa.
You can plan well in advance, but it’s these unscripted incidents that stick forever. Africa grows more accessible every day, yet it remains wild, and that is where its beauty lies. You’ll feel right at home, and the continent will pull at your heartstrings until you return for more.
Asia.
I grew up in Asia, so no matter where I travel, it keeps calling me back. Streets full of motorbikes, hawkers selling their wares and the smell of street food are a picture that is pure Asia.
Asia can feel a little unnerving at first, but the hustle and bustle slowly grows on you. And the friendly locals won’t let you leave with a taste of hospitality like no other. Asia is more than India or Thailand – don’t hesitate to explore someplace like Vietnam – it’ll leave you spellbound!
North America.
North America is a continent where everything feels supersized. Florida’s endless beaches and theme parks, the turquoise Caribbean waters that seem to stretch on forever, and Canada’s national parks with mountains, lakes and forests so vast you can drive for hours without seeing the same view twice.
I still remember standing at a viewpoint in the Canadian Rockies, completely humbled by how small I felt. Here, the scale of everything stays with you long after you’ve left.
North America.
North America is a continent where everything feels supersized. Florida’s endless beaches and theme parks, the turquoise Caribbean waters that seem to stretch on forever, and Canada’s national parks with mountains, lakes and forests so vast you can drive for hours without seeing the same view twice.
I still remember standing at a viewpoint in the Canadian Rockies, completely humbled by how small I felt. Here, the scale of everything stays with you long after you’ve left.
South America.
Stone cities clinging to mountains, markets buzzing at dawn, and rainforests humming with life. South America asks you to look up — and to climb.
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