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I am a 25 year old from Essex in the UK working in Marketing & Data Analysis. I have a Business Management degree with sub-qualifications in Marketing and Psychology. Most of my writing will be in these areas but I do branch out into other channels a

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Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Should travelers explore their home country first or travel abroad as often as they can?: 17 of 38
In 2006, I decided to pack up and travel around the world. I was in a boring and monotonous job and was desperate for a change of scenery and something new. The thought of travelling to foreign lands was like an adventure, a whole new world to explore. Now, I am from the UK and have visited a fair few places in my home count... More..
Travel > Australia & South Pacific For adventure travelers, is Australia or New Zealand the more extreme down under experience?: 4 of 8
Before I travelled down under, I knew very little about New Zealand. I knew it was there but beyond that, my knowledge was rather minimal besides some crazy dance that the rugby team do before a match. I didn't know why my travelling buddy had booked for us to stay in the country for 2 months! I went to Australia before New ... More..
Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) The most beautiful places you've traveled to: 49 of 76
The most beautiful place I have travelled to is Ko Phanghan in the South of Thailand. I was a bit hesitant to go there at first with the island being a 15 hour coach journey from the centre of Bangkok in what can only be described as a rickety old bus but I am so glad I did. The coach stops at Surathani where you have to get... More..
Travel > France Travel destinations: Arles, France: 2 of 3
In the South of France lies the historical city of Arles, famed for its links to Vincent Van Gogh. This is where Van Gogh painted almost 200 of his pictures including the famous 'Sunflowers.' However, although the memory of Mr Van Gogh is still very prevalent in the city, there is so much more to appreciate about the place. ... More..
Travel > France Travel destinations: Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France: 3 of 4
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, the 'Saint Marys of the Sea,' is a small fishing village located on the South Central coast of Mediterranean France in the Camargue region of Bouches-du-Rhone. Lying around 45km from Arles, this overgrown village and tourist resort has a population of around 2,000 and acts as a port on the Petit Rho... More..
Travel > Asia Travel destinations in Thailand: 18 of 22
Thailand offers incredibly diverse destinations from the fast moving streets of Bangkok to the relaxation of the beautiful Southern Islands of Koh Phangan and Koh Samui. However, one of my favourite places is Kanchanaburi, a few hours outside of Bangkok. On the way to Kanchanaburi you can bypass the Bridge on the River Kwai.... More..
Travel > United States Travel destinations: Anna Maria Island, Florida: 14 of 14
Once a best kept secret amongst day trippers, Anna Maria Island has always been known for its stunning sugar-white coastline, emerald Gulf water and quaint business districts. Today, it is known as a vacation favourite for local, national and international travellers alike. Located on the west coast of Florida, Anna Maria Is... More..