This post is slightly belated, given that I returned from my trip a full week ago. But in true ‘me’ style it has been a full-on week… that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it. My plan for a visit to Scotland was hatched a few years ago, but due to circumstances of moving house … More Scotland!
So, the time has come for me to subject myself to the ‘Turning 60’ interview and let you know how I feel about it all!! Here goes… For me, 60 feels quite different from 50 or 40. I feel relaxed about 60 – it has a feeling of ‘space’ about it… space that I don’t … More Me!
After five days of solo travelling around Andalusia, I met up with my kids in Malaga for the second half of my adventure. I arrived by train and picked up the keys to our AirBnB, while they flew in from Bristol and made their way by local train. Our first evening involved a trip to … More Seeing out my 50s (and in my 60s!) – Part 3: Malaga
My stay in Cordoba was literally just 24 hours and I have to say, it was too damn short! I arrived mid-morning by train from Seville, found a bus to the old town, and dragged my (still noisy) suitcase across yet more cobbles to reach my hotel. What a location – literally across the road … More Seeing out my 50s – Part 2: Cordoba
I can’t remember for how long I have wanted to take my two kids away to celebrate my 60th. I think the idea stemmed from having once wished my parents had wanted to do a family holiday when we were adults, but it has gained traction because I can’t think of two people I’d rather … More Seeing out my 50s – Part 1: Seville
Let me start by saying that I had an amazing trip. I am, however, glad to be home! I felt the difference of being a year older than last year, I felt the impact of having ‘stuff’ going on at home and needing to stay connected, and I also discovered that the format of this … More Cambodia and Vietnam – reflections on my trip
My Hanoi stay has been in two parts, with a trip to Halong Bay in the middle (see my previous post here). I arrived into Noi Bai airport after a slightly delayed (which it seems they *all* are) 1-hour flight from Da Nang, and it then took me almost twice as long to locate my … More Vietnam part 5 – Hanoi
A trip out to Halong Bay was pretty much a non-negotiable on this trip. Sandwiched into my Hanoi stay, I booked myself onto a 2-day / 1-night cruise and decided that this would be my ‘treat’ to self… so booked myself a suite with its own terrace. Sounds good, no? Well, I have to tell … More Vietnam part 4 – Halong Bay
This post may seem like a bit of a diversion from my set of blog posts on my travels in Vietnam, but bear with me! Today, after a heavy morning of sightseeing (about which more in the next post), I went for a massage on the recommendation of a fellow traveller. And it got me … More Massage!
I had intended to treat Hoi An as ‘downtime’, booking a hotel outside the city centre with its own beach. It hasn’t quite worked out like that, although having settled bedside the pool on Thursday morning it was really difficult to move my bum and go exploring! My plan for the beach on Friday afternoon … More Vietnam part 3 – Hoi An
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