Stayed in a hotel in Berlin, and the shower had approximately 47 buttons, three dials, and what appeared to be a touch screen. I just wanted water. Hot water. On my body.Instead, I got: ice-cold spray from an unexpected ceiling nozzle, a jet that shot directly at the…

I thought escaping the UK and working from tropical locations would cure my burnout. Spoiler: it didn't.Turns out burnout isn't about where you are, it's about how much you're working and how little you're resting. I was still doing 50-hour weeks, still answering emails at all hours, still…

I want to just book a flight and figure everything out when I arrive, but everyone says that's stupid and I'll end up stranded or overpaying for everything. What's the balance between spontaneity and sensible planning?

I used to hate flying so much, and anytime I had to get on a plane, I would literally be gripping the armrest until my knuckles turned white. I always envisioned a thousand things that could go wrong, not minding that flying was adjudged the safest way to…

My sister felt I needed an escape and suggested we go on a 5-day retreat. I agreed because I needed to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday city life. Little did I know that it was going to be a complete break from my phone.The…

I've lived out of a 40L backpack for 6 months - here's my packing listNo checked luggage. Just a carry-on backpack. Here's what I bring:Clothes (7 days max):3 t-shirts2 long sleeves1 hoodie2 pants (1 jeans, 1 quick-dry)1 shorts7 underwear + 7 socks1 swimsuit1 pair shoes (wear) + 1…

I had about 8,000 photos on my phone from two years of travelling. I kept them all thinking I'd organise them, edit them, and post them eventually. They just sat there making me feel guilty every time I scrolled past. One day, I just deleted them all. Kept…

I'm a planner, spreadsheets, booked accommodation, and detailed itineraries. Then I met travellers in Bangkok who were heading to Laos and wouldn't stop raving about it.On impulse, I cancelled my entire Thailand itinerary (lost some money on non-refundable bookings), bought a bus ticket to Vientiane, and just went…