Royal Holloway University is situated on the outskirts of London and was founded by the philanthropist Thomas Holloway. A self-made millionaire, he wanted to give back to the community and so decided to build Royal Holloway – one of the first colleges for women. The university was officially opened by Queen Victoria in 1886. As you enter the university, you can’t help but feel like... 
Whenever a friend comes to visit London for the first time, the first place I take them to is Camden Town. So many memories. In Camden Town I had my first proper date with my first real boyfriend. It’s the place that turned me into a hippie and a punk. It’s where I very nearly got dreadlocks and my eyebrows pierced, it’s where I nearly tried drugs, and it’s where I’ve hung... 
At only 50 miles south of London, Brighton is one of England’s most popular and famous seaside resorts. Famed for having a large gay and lesbian population, is is considered by most to be the UK’s gay capital, and is home the largest Gay Pride event in Britain. Brighton is bohemian, it is liberal and accepting, it has fantastic nightlife, and is definitely not for the faint hearted. Simply... Posted by .
In July 2011 I left England for what was supposed to be a one year trip around the world. Within a few months of leaving I knew that a year would never be enough. I now work online and travel permanently, seeking misadventures in unique, beautiful and fascinating places. Read more.
I'm here to show you how not to travel. Since I've been on the road I've been "poked" during a massage in Bangkok, punched a scammer in Shanghai, been attacked by monkeys in Bali, sat next to a dead woman on a boat in Laos and so much more. I call these The Incidents and you can see a full list of them here.
