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12 ways to entertain yourself on a flight without a laptop

April 28, 2017by Cat Leave a comment

As Trump and the US government consider banning laptops on flights from the UK, make sure you’ve got plenty to keep you bust on your next flight without a laptop or tablet.

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How to guides, Planning
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A love letter to Europe and why I’ll always feel more European than British

March 29, 2017by Cat Leave a comment

On the day Article 50 is triggered and step closer to Brexit, dear Europe, it’s not you, it’s not me, but here we are and as Whitney so wisely once said, I’ll always love you (more than this lonely island).

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Europe, Personal, United Kingdom

The 20 most delicious street food in Asia

May 13, 2015by Cat 5 Comments

From banh mi to congee; here are 20 of Asia’s best street food dishes, in pictures.

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Asia, Cambodia, Food, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Photography, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Photo of the week: 'Little Girl in Blue' Mural, Muntri Street, George Town, Penang.

Photo of the week: George Town, Penang, Malaysia

February 8, 2015by Cat 1 Comment

A weekly post: a snapshot from some of the most special places I have visited.

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Malaysia, Photography

The first time I travelled solo…

August 5, 2013by Cat 5 Comments

There are plenty more tales from Asia yet to come, but I just wanted to update you on where I am and what’s going on. Two days ago I said […]

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Personal, Planning, Solo Travel

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