Day 1 Wake up call: 4:30am Airport pick up: 5:15am Flight time: 8:15am BHX – CDG It was time to catch my 5th flight of the year and this time for deserved escape from reality. My out of office was on and I was ready for my Disney adventure to begin. The main purpose for [...]
June was been a crazy month, and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. July is about to get a little crazier. This month I’m flying to Paris, to spend a weekend in the happiest place on earth - Disneyland Paris. I’m a Disney fan, and this isn’t my first visit to DLP but this year [...]
Day 4. Wake up call: 8:30am Breakfast: 9am Activities: snorkelling through Silfra. On our final full day, we were split into two groups. One group opted for buggy driving and the other opted for snorkelling. I chose to do snorkelling. Now, I know what your thinking here. Why on earth would anyone choose to snorkel [...]
Day 3. Wake up call: 8am Breakfast: 8:30am Activities: whale watching and lava tunnel exploring. Following a late night in Reykjavik, and on very little rest, my alarm woke me from a deep sleep. I felt extremely tired, my arms ached from the snowmobiles on day 2 and I was considering to taking the day [...]
Day 2. Wake up call: 8am Breakfast: 8:30am Awake, ready for the day I made my way down to breakfast. It was going to be a long, busy day and I wanted to ensure I had enough fuel. I knew what was on the agenda for day 2 but I was not prepared for such [...]
The title of this post is one of my favourite quotes. It is a powerful encouragement that keeps me motivated everyday. Living with an autoimmune disease such as Crohn’s I find is a balance of risk and reward. I can push hard and risk a flare or being caught up with a cold/infection/illness but I [...]
This is a short and snappy post on the blog this week. I’m sat here on a sunny Sunday evening, on my sofa at home following a lazy day. A much needed pyjama day to say the least. Crohn’s has gotten to me this week, I’m exhausted. Taking time out is important, having the time [...]
What is one of the best feelings in the world? _ it is stepping off the plane to be greeted by a gust of warm air, as the sun shines down and the heat ripples over the tarmac. _ it is the smell of suncream early in the morning as you get ready for the [...]
Whether for work, or for a break, I often find myself having to spend a night away from home. It’s not something I get excited for, I’m a home person. I love my house, my own bed and the comfort I get in knowing I have my medicine to hand. I have to admit, I [...]
Having found out that I had won a place on what was the company’s incentive trip last year, Top employees were chosen to go on a trip of a lifetime as a well done and thank you for the hard work I was incredibly excited. It was a week in Mauritius, with lots of activities [...]
New blog series coming soon... Writing brings peace, travel brings joy, why not combine the things that make you enjoy life? I'm planning a series of posts, designed to provide some insight on how I mange my Crohn's whilst on my travels. The series will include top tips, general information and lots of holiday snaps. [...]
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