This town will take your breath away… literally

I had been warned that Cusco would take my breath away and that it did. Although I do feel like I dodged the altitude bullet with my only symptoms being breathlessness when tackling steps. I did have visions of a much harder time, but luck was on my side. Having said that, I have a […]

In the beginning…

Holidays have to start somewhere and for me, this time, stop one was Lima in Peru. I didn’t really have any desire to go to Lima, but my travel agent said it was nice and I decided to take the advice of an ‘expert’. Turns out, that may not have been my best decision ever. […]

Travel Preparation

This year I’m going somewhere new. I’m off to South America for a stint in Spanish school and to see some sights. I won’t be trekking through the jungle or canoeing piranha invested waters or… camping … but nevertheless, I’m off to a series of countries that requires a trip to the doc for vaccinations. […]

What we can learn from Gen Y.

I’m Generation X, our kind are pre-programmed to think ill of Gen Y. It must be some kind of fight or flight survival instinct or something. Either that, or because Gen Y are whinging brats who really should move out of home and discover the joys of living on 2 minute noodles and such. But […]

Single Serve in a Bulk Buying World.

I live by myself in a one bedroom flat. As far as one bedroom flats go, it’s quite large, but nevertheless it’s a one bedroom flat with the appropriate amount of storage and space for a single occupant and her assorted possessions. What this means is, my storage situation is not conducive to going to […]