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August 2016

Special Moments…

On my first solo trip, a real highlight for me was the Australian coastal town of Byron Bay.  Byron was so much fun and is an absolutely beautiful place to be.  I hope to return to the town one day and experience the laid back Aussie beach lifestyle again.  My first day, after displaying my pretty appalling surfing skills, was spent relaxing on the beach at Byron.  I was lying on my towel…

The Home Advantage

I have mentioned before how great travelling (and, particularly, travelling solo) is for meeting people and making new friends.  As my travel experience and the number of trips I have taken has grown, I have seemingly developed a knack for spotting potential friends.  The kind of friend I would like to stay in touch with after spending some time travelling with them for a bit or sharing some kind of travel experience with that person via…

Global Phenomenon

Check out the link below to see the 23 years travel of Gunther Holtorf (and his late wife) in their Mercedes 4×4.  Truly inspiring! Gunter Holtorf’s Worldwide Travel Expedition! ©Pulped Travel 2016. All rights reserved.…

The Battleplan

I am tragic!  I am completely and utterly sad when it comes to travelling; particularly when it comes to the planning of a trip.  I absolutely love it!  From the initial thought to the booking and organisation required, I am in my freakin’ element.  To start, I usually have in my mind an idea of where I am thinking of going – as I scan my mental ‘bucket list’…

Top Tips for Solo Travel

Solo travel can be daunting.  I read comments on travel forums laced with panic from people who are about to venture on trips to South East Asia and South America all on their lonesome.  I was like that…and, to some extent can feel like that now when I travel solo.  I want to calm nerves, the soothing balm on your upcoming travel adventure; whether that be a week touring Eastern Europe…