travel & lifestyle
Global travel may have been on hold for the last few months, but it won't be forever (hopefully). In the meantime, while we all wait for it to be safe to explore the world again, there are some things that you can do to satisfy the wanderlust. Always wanted to start a travel blog? Now… Continue reading Getting started with a travel blog
The Netherlands is a great destination for adventurous travellers. Gorgeous canals, amazing tulip fields, incredible windmills, and so much more make this place a little heaven on earth. The Netherlands really does showcase the true beauty of nature, and adventurers shouldn't miss it if they get the chance to go. There are so many things… Continue reading Five ways to explore the Netherlands
Last year I was sitting on a rooftop terrace at a riad in Marrakech when I had a realisation about the power of travel to fuel creativity. The sun was setting, the birds were singing and dancing across the sky, and the air was still warm from the heat of the day. I could hear… Continue reading Travel and creativity
The Tyrol region in Austria is a nature lover's playground. The mountainous landscape provides the perfect environment for winter sports, while in the summer months the hiking and biking trails attract tourists from around the world in search of fresh air and beautiful scenery. Even the culture is unique with traditional folk customs blending with… Continue reading Explore Tyrol
Marrakech is a magical city. It's a place to dream and be inspired. A place to write stories and take photographs. It's a city shaped by travellers and nomads, with the spirit of wanderlust flowing through its streets. Images taken by Hayley Maguire in Marrakech, Morocco, in May 2019.
London is a vast, sprawling metropolis. Centuries of history are bound deep within its streets and boroughs, sitting side-by-side with modern structures as 21st century city dwellers go about their daily lives. There are museums, shops, different restaurants for every night of the year, jazz clubs, beautiful public parks, and countless apartment buildings - both… Continue reading London
The definition of curiosity is a desire to learn or know about anything - pure inquisitiveness. I have always been curious. In my younger years I would jump from hobby to hobby, going to dance classes one month, then playing the violin the next. In my late teens and early 20's, my curiosity lured me… Continue reading Forever Curious
We all like to think of ourselves as discerning travellers - more concerned about the local culture, customs, fauna, and flora of the exotic places we are visiting than ticking off a bucket list and posing for selfies at iconic landmarks. We like to give the impression that we are care free and unconcerned about… Continue reading Travel Style
Morocco is a land of adventure, glamour, and mystery. It feels European, African, and Arabian, all at the same time. It's a travel friendly country but with a hint of danger around the edges. The cities revolve around traditions and are steeped in history, but are still moving with modern times. Basically, Morocco is an… Continue reading Marrakech Dreaming
Last year I travelled to Budapest. It was my first time in Hungary and we drove from Tirol in Austria, to Vienna and then across to Hungary. The landscape changed dramatically along the way from mountains in Tirol and Salzburg, to urban sprawl outside Vienna and then flat stretches of land dotted with wind turbines as… Continue reading Budapest
