podcast, Real stories, relocating, Unique experiences
Gemma Thompson
LIVING LIKE A LOCAL, WITH LAMORNA ASH

Lamorna Ash is a British writer, and her book ‘Dark, Salt, Clear: Life in a Cornish fishing town’ documents her time spent in the Cornish town of Newlyn. We spoke about what it is to fully immerse yourself into a new environment, and what she took away with her, from her experiences at sea.

LIVING LIKE A LOCAL, WITH LAMORNA ASH
podcast, Real stories, Solo travel inspiration, Unique experiences
Gemma Thompson
CYCLING AROUND THE WORLD WITH MEAGHAN HACKINEN

Meaghan Hackinen is a Canadian writer, ultra-endurance cyclist, and adventure-seeker.

She is a finisher in The NorthCape 4000, and the Paris-Brest_Paris circuit. Her first book, South Away: The Pacific Coast on Two Wheels has been nominated for two Canadian book awards and rave reviews.

CYCLING AROUND THE WORLD WITH MEAGHAN HACKINEN
podcast, Real stories
Gemma Thompson
How to make the most of your alone time with ...

Francesca Specter is the author of ‘Alonement - How To Be Alone and Absolutely Own It.' In this episode we talk about the best ways to spend time alone. Francesca shares her own story on how she discovered the joys of solo time, and how to embrace it and cherish it, rather than fear it. We also talk about overcoming fears of being lonely when travelling solo and how to conquer those fears.

How to make the most of your alone time with Francesca Specter
podcast, Real stories, Unique experiences
Gemma Thompson
INDIA'S BORDERLANDS WITH SUCHITRA VIJAYAN

Writer and photographer Suchitra Vijayan spent seven years travelling solo, across 9,000 miles along India's many borders, from Pakistan to Myanmar to Afghanistan. In this episode we discuss her new book which documents her fascinating journey‘Midnight’s Borders’.

INDIA'S BORDERLANDS WITH SUCHITRA VIJAYAN
podcast, Solo travel inspiration, solo travel tips
Gemma Thompson
BREAKING INTO SOLO TRAVEL WITH GEM BOWLES FROM ...

Gem Bowles is a solo travel advocate and one of HolidayPirates’ deal hunters. She has travelled to over 40 countries so far, mostly on her own. In this episode we talk about getting started in solo travel and some unexpected tips on how to turn a good trip into a great one.

BREAKING INTO SOLO TRAVEL WITH GEM BOWLES FROM HOLIDAYPIRATES
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LEMNOS - DISCOVER THIS UNSPOILT GREEK ISLAND

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LEMNOS - DISCOVER THIS UNSPOILT GREEK ISLAND

And once you get there, you may want to keep it a secret yourself! Lemnos is popular only with Greek tourists right now, although interest is growing in this unspoilt gem.

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WHY I'M WALKING FROM ROTTERDAM TO ISTANBUL

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WHY I'M WALKING FROM ROTTERDAM TO ISTANBUL

In May, Katy MacMillan-Scott embarked on the first leg of an epic walk across Europe which will eventually take her 2,500 miles from Rotterdam to Istanbul, following the footsteps of travel writer Paddy Leigh Fermor.

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15 THINGS TO DO FOR YOUR FIRST TIME IN EDINBURGH

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15 THINGS TO DO FOR YOUR FIRST TIME IN EDINBURGH

This magical city lies nestled between extinct volcanoes (Arthur's Seat and Castle Rock), and is compact enough to walk between the old and new town. If you arrive by train into Waverley Station, you're straight into the action. Even the lift up from the station has amazing views!

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7 TOP THINGS TO DO IN NORTHUMBERLAND (INDOORS AND OUT!)

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7 TOP THINGS TO DO IN NORTHUMBERLAND (INDOORS AND OUT!)

Northumberland stretches north of Newcastle upon Tyne, right up to the Scottish border. Famous for delicious fish suppers and beautiful unspoilt beaches, here are the top seven things to do, inside and out.

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MEET LIZZIE. CANCER SURVIVOR + SOLO PADDLE BOARDER

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MEET LIZZIE. CANCER SURVIVOR + SOLO PADDLE BOARDER

Cancer survivor Lizzie Carr, has not only recently become the first women to solo paddle board across the English Channel, but she's also tackling environmental issues by raising awareness of plastic pollution found in our water ways and oceans. 

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WHAT'S IT REALLY LIKE ON A SURF & YOGA RETREAT?

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WHAT'S IT REALLY LIKE ON A SURF & YOGA RETREAT?

I surveyed the patio where in a few hours I would be practicing yoga, feeling a little intimidated. I mostly used yoga for a good stretch after a bike ride or to get ready for a surf trip. Hopefully I would be able to keep up with the pace of the retreat’s classes, intended for true fanatics. 

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7 TIPS FOR GUESTS TO GET THE BEST OUT OF AIRBNB

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7 TIPS FOR GUESTS TO GET THE BEST OUT OF AIRBNB

Since Airbnb came along in 2008, travellers have been able to experience a much more local and authentic stay in their chosen country. I've highlighted some tips to get the best experiences and how to be a great guest (and even save some money too!).

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