An iPhone Photo Tour Of The Salar De Uyuni
5monthsoff, Bolivia, iphone, photography, Salar de Uyuni, Salt Flats, South America, train graveyard, travel, travel photography If you're planning on visiting South America, and Bolivia in particular, I implore you to visit the Salar de Uyuni. It is a photographers playground. The Salar de Uyuni consists of over 4,000 square miles of salt flat, which started forming…
The Argentine Experience – Buenos Aires
5monthsoff, Argentina, buenos aires, drink, empanadas, food, Malbec, mate, South America, Steak, travel, wine What springs to mind when you think of Argentina? Sumptuous red wine? Delicious steak? Tango? All of the above? After struggling with the food and drink in Bolivia, arriving into Buenos Aires was a breath of fresh air, and the Argentine…
Blogstock 2014: The Recap
blogging, event, festival, tips, travelBlogstock 2014 was the world's first blogging festival, held in the green pastures of Elstree, Hertfordshire. Bloggers and leading names from travel, fashion and food descended on Hertfordshire at the beginning of August to meet, greet, network…
7 Things To Do In Santiago
5monthsoff, Chile, Santiago, South America, travel Like most places in South America, I have a huge affection for Santiago. With a population of 6 million, a fantastic wine culture and being surrounded by snow-capped mountains make Santiago a special city. Santiago was also the city that…
Getting To Know Auckland In Five Days
5monthsoff, auckland, Australasia, beaches, burger, craft beer, harbour, new zealand, Piha, Sky Tower, surfing, travelThere are many cities around the world that can gloat for being by the sea, but only Auckland can boast for having two harbours. Known as the 'City of Sails', Auckland is a sailing mecca. But it's not just the lure of the ocean that attracts…
The Short Story About My Pair Of Brazilian Sungas
5monthsoff, Brazil, South America, swimwear, travelWherever I travel, I always try to immerse myself in the local culture. Traditions, ways of life, food, drink, dancing...you name it, I'll try it. For those of you that have been to Brazil, and walked a long one of Rio de Janeiro's many fine…
Taquile Island – Lake Titicaca’s Peruvian Gem
5monthsoff, farming, lake titicaca, Peru, South America, Taquile Island, travelTaquile Island is a little strip of land 5 miles long and less than 1 mile wide, located in the centre of Lake Titicaca in Peru. Yet despite it's size, it is a place big on culture, big on uniqueness, and made a big impression on me. After…
Flying First Class With British Airways
British Airways, champagne, experience, first class, flights, london, new york, travelI didn't realise it at the time, but looking back, this was a 'once in a lifetime' experience. A couple of years ago I flew First Class with British Airways. And no, I wasn't on my honeymoon. Which is going to make things a little awkward…
Yesterday At Wimbledon
experience, london, Pimms, tennis, travel, UKYesterday I was very lucky to be invited to Wimbledon by Hertz. I've been to Wimbledon once before, but never got access to the courts. This time around, I managed to tick a few things off my bucket list... With free-flowing Pimms in hand,…
Why Franschhoek Is One Of My Favourite Places On Earth
Franschhoek, horse riding, mountains, South Africa, sunset, travel, valley, wine, wine tasting South Africa kick started my love for personal travel. Aside from work ventures, my trip to South Africa in November 2009 was my first long-haul adventure since living in the USA six years earlier. The trip was planned for 11 days. To…