If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter you’re probably aware that I went to the Harry Potter Studio Tour in London this week. I haven’t been able to stop talking about it! So it’s only fitting that for this week’s 5 O’Clock Photo, you share in the magic.
I seem to have been on a Roman kick lately. From writing about the ancient palace city of Split, Croatia to walking on what’s left of the Roman walls in York last week, I can’t seem to get enough of Rome! It really is incredible how far the Empire once spread, and seeing it in person has had more of an impact on me than reading it in a textbook ever could. Earlier this year I was able to visit yet another Roman site, and one of the most far-flung, too!
Sign in Ballyvaghan, Ireland. Do not attempt!
Ireland is full of scenic drives. From major roads to tiny dirt paths that you aren’t even sure are made for real cars, you can’t really go wrong driving around the Emerald Isle. Every new twist in the road brings you to a new town or vista, each seemingly more impressive than the last. To help you decide where to point your steering wheel, here are my five favorite Irish drives.
Here in the UK, it’s starting to hit that temperature where you can actually be outside at night and not curse the cold. Continue reading
Pacsafe RetractaSafe 100 Cable Lock
Even the most careful of travelers can’t be looking at their bags all the time. In an empty hotel room, in the luggage hold on a bus or even while it’s on your back – you never know when someone will try to relieve you of your belongings.
I've been exploring the world with a laptop and a backpack for the last 3 years - staying with locals, eating great food and working while I go. I'm passing on my crazy stories and tips learned from life on the move.
