Author: lifewanderednotlost

My second trip to Thailand was a short and sweet one, 4 days in Koh Samui, followed by 2 in Bangkok. What I wanted was a few days doing absolutely nothing but laying on a beach, cocktail in hand. What I got was adrenaline filled days followed by boozy nights and not much rest between.

One of the places that has always remained very close to the top of my bucket list is India. With a population of over 1.3 billion and almost half being below the poverty line, I was apprehensive as to what I would encounter during my trip. Undeterred and determined, off I headed to the very touristy Golden Triangle, eager

Since moving to Saudi Arabia, so many people had told me how beautiful Oman is, how lush and green and unlike any other part of the middle east it is. So, fast forward to a long weekend in March and guess where I end up… Wanting to explore the Wadi’s but knowing nothing about the area, we

After falling in love with both Bali and Thailand, I practically pounced at the opportunity to head to the Philippines. Knowing little to nothing about what I was about to encounter, I was truly blown away by my time there. Manila – Ever the bustling capital, Manila was all that I expected it to be.

I have always had a healthy interest in cars and racing. Now I don’t claim to know anything about either of these things but the interest is there. So when the possibility of attending the 2016 Formula One finals in Abu Dhabi presented itself, it was a no brainer that I would make sure I was there.

After 5 months in a country roughly the size of Europe, it dawned on me that there was much more to see than just my tiny slice of desert in Saudi. Seeking some cultural and historical enlightenment, we booked a 3 day tour to Mada’in Saleh, which in the pictures looked suspiciously like Petra! Flying

Almost 10 weeks in Saudi and it was certainly time for a little vacay. Only a 5 hour flight away and packed with promises of lush greenery (a stark contrast from the desert), Sri Lanka was a no brainer when it came to choosing my destination. My first hotel was The Earl’s Regency, sat atop

Sitting at my desk on a crisp September morning daydreaming of sunny skies and sandy shores it suddenly dawned on me…I want more from my life. For years I had felt unsettled but unsure of the reason why. Comfortable with my current life, I had never dared to imagine that I could be destined for