Takeo Province, Cambodia; Today was my last full day at Happyland. However, I woke in a foul mood – not being sure whether it was a bad case of PMS, the fact I was missing the feeling of being clean, and being able to use a toilet without pissing on myself; the fact I wanted … More Day 47 in SE Asia – Happiness at Happyland – It’s All About The Kids
Siem Reap and Kampot, Cambodia: Before I write about my trip to Angkor Wat on day 30, I’m skipping forward, as I feel I need to share with you the struggles of the last few days, mainly because the taste is still bittersweet and the feelings evoked on days 31 and 32 are still raw; … More Days 31 and 32 in South East Asia – It’s Not Always Sunshine and Lollipops
Hué, Vietnam: My time in Hoi An had come to an end and I was sad to leave Goldern Lantern Homestay. It had been a comfortable and relaxing stay. The family who hosted me were absolutely lovely – very generous and always willing to help out; their two young boys the perfect mixture of mayhem, … More Day Nine and I’m Searching for Wine
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam: Filled with intrepidation surrounding my impending debut sleeper train journey that would set off for Da Nang that afternoon; a journey that would take 18 long hours and required getting some shut eye overnight on a bunk in a cramped cabin; a journey I had no idea how to prepare for, … More Day Five and Time to Move Along
Yesterday I heard the awful news that a terrorist attack had occurred in Manchester. Yesterday, I read how so many innocent people had lost their lives. Yesterday, I cried watching the news; the stories, the vigils, the Facebook updates, the videos. Yesterday I phoned my friend to see if she was ok. Yesterday, I stood … More England, I’m coming home.
Lists…lists, lists, lists. I’m well aware that I have a bit of a thing for lists. I love a shopping list. I love a list of things to do. I love a list for the sake of having a list, you know, just so I can write unnecessary shit down in order to inevitably forget … More What a difference a year makes
It’s exactly six months to the day that I arrived back in England, and every day for those last six months I’ve wanted to leave again. I’ve wanted to grab my overnight bag and passport (which sit at the end of my bed by the way, already packed with toiletries and spare underwear) and leave. … More The Six Month Itch
Let me tell you about my dad. Everything he has ever told me is true (ish). Everything he told me to pay attention to was correct (most of the time): the birds, the sky, nature, other people, the world, the peacefulness and serenity of solitude; my own mind, silence; family. My dad is probably the … More An Ode To My Dad…
1) People in general and by nature are not bad. People can be very kind, loving and generous. They can and will go out of their way for you for purely unselfish reasons, motivated by a desire to help out and to make others happy. Being kind and loving is the most natural thing in … More What I Learned About Actual People While On My Actual Travels (Part One)
When I first started this project way back on 1st January 2014, the sole aim was to document 365 days of gratitude; to take a photo every day of something I was grateful for. In the last two installments I spoke of how difficult it was to find something different I was grateful for every … More My 365 Grateful Project: Final Installment – A Time To Reflect
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