Millennials. We are described as entitled and lazy. We want things instantly and we want them perfect. We are agile and adaptable. We are impatient and picky. One thing that we aren’t, though, is afraid of adventure. We’re the “Gen Y” who want to work from home, from a home-from-home, from a golden sandy beach in Indonesia, or from a quirky hotel bar in New…
This time, seven years ago, I put on a brave face as I hugged my Mum and Dad goodbye at Heathrow Airport. “I’m sure it’ll go fast… Don’t worry I’ll be fine.” I was petrified but didn’t want to show it. I hadn’t really planned for this. By a few twists of fate, I was 19 years old and on a gap year. I’d been on a…
When I think back to some of my favourite holiday memories, this one comes back time and time again. Lying on a sun lounger, Spanish textbook on my lap, gazing into the most azure of waters. The sun is hot on my skin and there’s some music soothing my ears, from the resident DJ. One of the pool guys comes over and offers us another…
For me, arriving in Mexico City had a buzz like no other. I took comfort in the friendly voices around me and was so excited to come back to what is fast becoming one of my favourite countries. The lights, the colours, the festivals, weather and the warmth of the lovely Mexican people set it apart from any other city I’ve been to. We…
“This is your captain speaking. Thanks for waiting so patiently and once again I’m so sorry for the delay. I’m so sorry to have to say this now… after all this time. I’m sorry folks, but this flight is not going anywhere tonight. It’s going to be delayed by around twenty hours and will leave tomorrow afternoon. Oh and you’re going to have to collect…
