I don’t know about you, but I spend enough time on Instagram that the ad algorithm knows exactly how to get me. I own stacks of travel-themed jewellery at this point! I mentioned before how much I love the dreamy dresses in the world of LoveShackFancy, and I’m still very much in that frame of …
Month: April 2020
Invest like a #girlboss: a beginner’s guide – my shiny new ebook!
I’m really excited to post this. Several months ago I had the idea to write an ebook on investing in the stock market aimed at women. Several of my female friends have expressed an interest in investing, but said they lacked the confidence and knowledge to start. They’re not alone – studies show that only …
My epic two-month itinerary in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia
I was supposed to fly from London to Bangkok this week to spent the next two months bumming around parts of the backpacker trail in southeast Asia. I planned to start in Bangkok and head north, crossing from Thailand into Laos and travelling down into Cambodia. Obviously with global travel at a standstill because of …
Review: Revolut banking and stock trading app for the full-time traveller
High currency exchange fees and transaction charges have long been a source of angst while travelling, and once I’d decided to embark on long-term travel I opened an account with Revolut to use for my day-to-day spending abroad. Revolut is one of the new generation of Internet banks, offering online-only services based on apps. It …
Four outfit picks for home workouts during coronavirus lockdown
With most of us around the world barely leaving our houses during this coronavirus pandemic lockdown, getting to the gym, studio, or outside for a workout has become impossible. While my friends in London are allowed to go out once a day for some exercise, creating an impromptu nation of joggers, here in Barbados we’ve …
When three months become six
What happens when you embark on long-term travel just before a global pandemic outbreak. This month’s update is not at all what I was expecting a few weeks ago. The plan was all laid out. It was put into motion months ago when I resigned from my job in London. After three months in Barbados …