I’ve always struggling with speaking up. I’m naturally an introvert and ever since I was a child, my school reports always read “needs to speak up more” or “needs to contribute more in the classroom.” That’s why I write a…
Mystery holidays are growing in popularity. The demand for city breaks to unusual destinations, on a budget, is growing more and more and the idea of a mystery holidays fits this bill perfectly – without you having to make any…
I have a theory about holidays and relationships. I think a weekend away is the perfect relationship test; for a boyfriend, for a friend or a group of mates. Last year, when I announced I was going abroad with a…
Madeira has a bit of a reputation as a retirees’ paradise. It’s a popular cruise ship destination and as a result, Funchal is seen as somewhere to visit if you have both money and time on your hands. It’s a…
I've been able to drive since I was 17 years old but it wasn't until I bought my first car that I truly felt the freedom of being able to drive. In the last couple of years, I've started to…
What would you do if you had more energy? We’ve all wasted a weekend because we’re exhausted. We’ve all struggled to enjoy an experience because all we can think about is our bed. We’ve all cancelled plans because we are…
If you’ve ever wondered if travel bloggers actually “influence,” let me tell you a story. Last year, a photo popped up on my Instagram feed. A photo by I’m Being Erica of her trip to Lake Bled. Over the next…
2018 is the year I planned to do more long distance destinations. It hasn’t quite worked out that way as annual leave can only go so far but I do have a trip to Mexico booked for September. However, there…
Just outside of Barcelona, lies a town called Reus. Most tourists only visit the airport, as it’s the perfect cheap Ryanair stop off to continue to Barcelona but the city itself is well worth a visit if you are looking…
I rarely spend a weekend at home. I’ve taken my motto to “never waste the weekend” to an extreme and my next free weekend is currently in May, which is three months away, so I’m one of those people who…
2017 was the year of personal challenges, and I feel like it set the tone for how I want to live my life. I set myself the challenge to visit 12 countries in 12 months, which I incredibly completed, and…
2018 is the year I’m determined to take my blog to the next level. As I talked about in my Intentions for 2018 post, I’ve got a variety of positive intentions for this year and the ultimate goal to do…
