SATISFY YOUR TRAVEL URGES WITHOUT LEAVING HOME ⇷☓⇸ After coming back to the UK after years of travelling around the world I often get asked how I deal the dreaded post-travel blues and staying in the travel mind-set to keep on going. It’s a tough question to answer and one I often ponder myself sometimes, as I am sure many other travellers often do as well. There is honestly no easy way to avoid the blues, especially if you are back for a significant amount of time. What makes it harder is when you are required to stay at home due to health issues, family ties or other commitments and…
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The Top 7 Travel Destinations
FIND YOUR INSPORATION FOR THIS YEAR ⇷☓⇸ It’s that time of year where you’re starting to get itchy feet and realising that you would much rather be on a beach with a cocktail or climbing some snow-capped mountains instead of working. With so many places to pick and only a few weeks of holiday to take where on Earth are you meant to go? For this year I have compiled the top 7 travel destinations which you definitely need to check out! Prepare to update your bucket-list: 1. South Korea While North Korea usually holds much of the press these days, South Korea is a definitely a country you should…
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New Zealand: Episode 1 & 2
Best moments from New Zealand! ⇷☓⇸ Episode 1 Episode 2 INSTAGRAM: @explorewithlee, @taketheleaptravel FACEBOOK: Take The Leap Travel TWITTER: @takeleaptravel Edited by Janna Begg – Instagram: @jannasbegg SaveSave
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The Top 10 TV Shows For Travel Inspiration
TRAVEL TV SHOWS FOR THE WANDERLUSTER ⇷☓⇸ Before I took the leap and went travelling, I wanted to quench my thirst for adventure and to add fuel to the fire of my own overwhelming desire to travel, so I searched for the best (and in all honestly any) book that was about travelling and exotic lands. These are my top 10 to kick your wanderlust into high gear and start planning those trips: 1. Lost The survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 were 1,000 miles off course when they crashed on a lush, mysterious island. Each person possesses a shocking secret, but they’ve got nothing on the island itself, which harbors…
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The Top 10 Books For Travel Inspiration
TRAVEL BOOKS FOR THE WANDERLUSTER ⇷☓⇸ There is nothing better than settling down with a delicious drink of choice, some snacks and an evening full of adventure, suspense, love and travel to help get your motivated to go travelling and see the world. With bounteous amounts of books out there to choose from, it can get a little bit overwhelming when it comes to dedicating your limited time to something you may not enjoy. That is why I have taken my own time to save you the trouble and provide the best books to fuel your wanderlust. Not only can you read these books over and over again but once…
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The Top 10 Songs For Travel Inspiration
TRAVEL SONGS FOR THE WANDERLUSTER ⇷☓⇸ Before I took the leap and went travelling, I wanted to quench my thirst for adventure and to add fuel to the fire of my own overwhelming desire to travel, so I searched for the best (and in all honestly any) songs that are about travelling and exotic lands. These are my top 10 to kick your wanderlust into high gear and start planning those trips: 1. I Got U – Duke Dumont 2. Wish You Were Here – Incubus 3. Waves – Robin Schulz 4. Geronimo – Sheppard 5. Scar Tissue – Red Hot Chilli Peppers 6. Sunlight Splinters – Etherwood 7. Staring…
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The Top 10 Films For Travel Inspiration
TRAVEL FILMS FOR THE WANDERLUSTER ⇷☓⇸ There is nothing better than settling down with some popcorn, a drink and an evening full of adventure, suspense, love and travel to help get your motivated to go travelling and see the world. With copious amounts of films out there to choose from, it can get a little bit overwhelming when it comes to dedicating your precious viewing time to something you may not enjoy. That is why I have taken my own time to save you the trouble and provide the best films to build your wanderlust. Not only can you watch these films over and over again but once you have…
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What To Do In The United Kingdom
The Ultimate Guide To The UK ⇷☓⇸ These travel guides aim to give you the best and most up to date information on the major travel destinations around the world. Here you will find budget tips, money saving advice, tips on places to stay, things to see and do, and where to eat. It doesn’t matter what type of vacation you are going on – cruise, backpacking trip, island getaway, 2 week holiday, round the world trip, or a family vacation. These destination guides will give you all the information you need for your trip so you can travel better, longer, cheaper. Here is my guide for the UK: 1.…
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The Ultimate Guide For New Zealand
Everything You Need To Know For Your New Zealand Adventure ⇷☓⇸ New Zealand is the adventure capital of the world. Hiking, skydiving, caving, bungy jumping, skiing – everything here is geared towards getting you outside and doing something good. As a popular destination for backpackers and budget travelers, New Zealand is really affordable and offers many ways to save money. I loved my time in New Zealand – the people were friendly, the country was beautiful, and you meet a lot of great travellers there. It’s one of the best countries in the world and it is definitely worth an adventure. Breakdown for New Zealand: COSTS Accommodation Hostel dorms cost…
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Whens Best To Travel?
For those of you that think: ‘I Cant Travel Right Now’ ⇷☓⇸ Its always in the back of your mind, whether you realise it or not. Subconsciously you’re thinking of escaping to some exotic country with white sandy beaches, clear blue seas, hot weather and an alcoholic beverage in your hand. Its something you see and hear on a regular basis whether its a billboard on the side of a building or adverts on the train and buses you’re on going to and from work. They are selling the dream you so desperately want but one you instantly dismiss whether its because of money or time. Something will always come…
