Travelling with just hand luggage isn’t about restriction, it’s about intention. In this post, read 10 simple ways to pack smarter, travel lighter, and make hand luggage only trips feel effortless (and actually enjoyable).
Category: Guides + Inspiration
Life // Confessions of a YouTube Watcher: 7 Channels Where Travel and Renovation Collide
A peek into my favourite YouTube travel and renovation channels, from French châteaux and Italian farmhouses to off-grid living and cabin life. Perfect inspiration for lovers of DIY, slow travel, and real-life dreams in the making.
Travel // 5 Eco-Friendly Travel Tips for 2026: Small Choices That Make a Difference
Planning travel in 2026? These practical eco-friendly travel tips focus on small, realistic choices, from greener stays to low-impact packing.
Travel // 2025 on the Blog: What You Loved Most
2025 has been an incredible year for the blog, full of travel inspiration, practical guides, and little escapes both near and far. From dreamy island getaways just a short hop from Singapore to charming day trips in Surrey, must-read travel books, and tips for relocating your pets internationally, these posts offered something for every kind of explorer, families, solo travellers, culture lovers, and weekend wanderers alike.
Travel // The Call of the Saddle: 9 Horse Riding Holidays You’ll Be Dreaming Of
From horseback safaris in Africa to dressage retreats in Portugal and family horsecations in Spain, here are the most soulful and unforgettable horse riding holidays worth dreaming about (and booking).
Travel // My Wanderlust Travel Bucket List – 2025 Edition
From chasing the Northern Lights to trekking with gorillas, island-hopping in the Galápagos, and exploring hidden corners of Europe and beyond, this year’s travel wishlist is packed with bucket-list adventures. I’m sharing the destinations that have me dreaming, planning, and packing my bags—plus a few new places that have snuck onto the list. Where are you hoping to travel next?
Travel // Read, Relax, Repeat: 11 Books Made for Holiday Mode {2025}
A round-up of 11 brilliant books to pack for your next trip (or download to your Kindle). From emotional page-turners to easy holiday listens.
Travel // 8 Must-Read Books to Pack for Your Next Trip {2024}
I wanted to share some books that have gripped my attention span long enough to finish them and dare I say it, also enjoyed.
Guides // How I exported my dogs from Singapore to the UK {2023}
We are now four weeks back into living in the UK after our repatriation. It’s felt so much harder moving back 'home' than it ever did moving to Singapore. For many reasons, this move has literally kicked our butts. One component that probably contributed a fair amount of stress, was that we moved with our …
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Guides // 9 Books to Pack in Your Suitcase {2023}
I love getting recommendations and am often asked for my recommendations so compiling these lists every year of my favourites books brings me lots of joy.
Recently I've read some absolute corkers but sadly also a few duds. So I wanted to share some of my favourite recent reads with you...
Weaving my Way 