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5 of the Best Treehouse’s on AirBnB

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Sometimes we all need to escape and have some peace, relaxation and quiet time. Imagine if you could achieve that in a beautiful treehouse in the middle of the woods, a rainforest, a horse paddock… Here I talk about 5 fantastic treehouse that you can easily stay at for less than £200! AirBnB is a fantastic website/app which allows anyone to rent out their home (or just a room) to travellers usually at a bargain price compared to hotels. Both hosts and guests are encouraged to review each other following the stay which allows other guests and hosts to more confidently organise further exchanges. The MODERN treehouse – Baumhaushotel Krautsand Hauss Lotti In Drochtersen nearby the fantastic city of Hamburg. A stay here will set you back £127 a night and sleeps 2. Set in a horse paddock on the edge of a bird sanctuary in the countryside but with easy access to Hamburg, it is a fantastic location! Its simple, modern clean design looks more like a box on stilts and will appeal t...

Things to do in Luang Prabang, Laos

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Laos is one of my absolute favourite countries, a little gem nestled between 4 countries China, Thailand , Vietnam and Cambodia. Despite there being so many things to do in Luang Prabang, there’s a slower more laid-back feel about the place compared to Vietnam where I travelled to Laos from. Even the temperatures are more comfortable. The locals are friendly but conservative, traditions are important. The scenery is spectacular, lush, green and mountainous with rivers and caves galore. If you want to travel to Laos, read my Laos backpacking guide. My favourite place to explore in Laos is without doubt Luang Prabang, a Unesco world heritage site . I could happily while away several weeks there exploring the colourful night markets, sipping cocktails overlooking the Mekong river and failing spectacularly at yoga! What you can expect from this article... 1 Things to do in Luang Prabang 1.1 Give alms to monks 1.2 Swim in Kwang Si Waterfalls 1.3 Visit the nig...

5 Reasons you should never use to not travel!

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I’m a huge advocate for travelling – hence the blog! It may sound cliché but I genuinely believe it helps develop you as a person and teach you that you are capable of just about anything you set your mind to! These days we are all so busy with our personal rat races that sometimes it’s good to take some time out, really see the world and gain some perspective! And yet time and time again I hear people saying “I really want to travel BUT…” Life is short, so stop making excuses and make the most of your time on this planet! Here are 5 common reasons people choose not to travel and why you shouldn’t let them stop you! 1/ The career gap on my CV will be damaging?!  Actually, most employers will like the fact you’ve travelled as it demonstrates lots of transferable skills! Organisational skills, independence, social skills, perseverance… The list goes on! If you manage to incorporate some volunteering , even better! This may even b...