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Luxury in Santa Teresa and Rio

As my situations in life change and I find myself growing from the cheap backpacker I once used to be, I’ve found myself craving the odd bit of luxury here and there. I find it is a sure way to open...

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10 Tips For Working As An Au Pair Abroad

Working as an au pair is a great job for allowing you to work abroad. Countries such as Australia and America have programs where you can sign up for a job before you fly but throughout Europe and even...

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Things I Learnt From Doing a TEFL Course

Back in June last year I decided to sign up for a TEFL course to do over the summer, it was something I had wanted to do for years. I wasn’t working full time and suddenly found myself with plenty of...

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Everything I Did in Rio This Time Around

As I’ve mentioned already in this post, I will be visiting Rio de Janeiro again at Easter and then for three months during the (northern hemisphere) summer. Due to this my visits to Rio are a little...

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How to Spend 24 Hours in Santiago

Our time in Santiago flew by in a flash and despite having three whole days in the city we managed to fill all of that time. Admittedly some of it was spend sitting in cute cafes reading but this was...

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Weekend Budget for Disneyland Paris

At the end of January my best friend and I took off to France for a cheeky weekend in Disneyland Paris. You know, to beat the January blues… Who am I kidding, we didn’t need an excuse to go. This was...

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10 things to do in London this March

It’s March and spring is on its way. This means it is time to stop hibernating from winter and start exploring this wonderful city we call London. There is always so much to see and do in London, but...

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Tips for Visiting Disneyland Paris

At the beginning of this year I took my first ever trip to Disneyland Paris with my best friend. In true Jodie style before we booked our trip to Disneyland Paris I did weeks of research to make sure...

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10 Things To Do in Buenos Aires According To 6 Travel Bloggers

After realising my trip to Buenos Aries really isn’t far away I decided it was time to start researching and deciding on how best to spend our time in this exciting city. Aside from my Lonely Planet...

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Ultimate List Of Things To Do In Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is unlike any other city I’ve ever visited. If I really had to find similarities with another city, it would be Cape Town. There is just something special about a city that has beaches...

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Packing Tips To Live By When Backpacking

If there is one thing I’m not very good at, it is deciding what to pack. My favourite items of clothing tend to be those that have patterns; think flowery pants or striped t.shirts. Items that you...

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Budget for a Weekend in Copenhagen

Copenhagen is known for being a expensive city but I didn’t find it as atrocious as I thought I would. When you compare the things we were doing and eating with the same things in London they were only...

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Itinerary for two days in Copenhagen

Got a weekend break in Copenhagen but not sure how to make the most of your time? I’ve put together what I think would be the perfect two days in the city. The itinerary should keep your budget down...

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8 Things You Must Do In Rio de Janeiro

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, there is so much to do in Rio de Janeiro and therefore it can be hard to decide what to prioritise. I’ve written my ultimate list of things to do in the city...

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What I Wore in Venice, Italy

Clothes were never something I cared much about, I’d throw on jeans and a t.shirt for pretty much any occasion. My style when travelling usually leaves a lot to be desired for because I never plan my...

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The Four Websites I Use To Book Every Trip

When a friend says to me ‘I’m just gonna book with a travel agent and get an all inclusive deal because it’s easier’ a little bit of me cringes inside. I cannot think of anything worse than someone...

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Five Reasons To Visit The Lake District

The Lake District is one of those places that everyone has heard of even if they aren’t from the UK. It is a gorgeous area, in the North of England and known for its amazing views and not so amazing...

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Alternative Itinerary for 2 Days in Dubai

Got a two day layover in Dubai but don’t just want to see the highlights? Then this is the perfect post for you. There is so much to see and do in this city but most ‘things to do’ posts will only give...

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Hanging Out at the Top of the Burj Khalifa

The Burj Khalifa is probably one of the most famous buildings in the world, after all it is the tallest manmade structure to date. Unless you dislike heights or lifts I would imagine it’s the first...

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Touristy and not so Touristy Things to do in Dubai

Dubai is a strange city, it’s built in the middle of the desert and has only existed as a popular tourist destination for a few decades. Before then, it was a little trade town built up along the creek...

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