Launch Your Travels

08/08/2022

📣📣 I'm planning new videos for my YouTube Channel. What would you like to know about travel, travelling, different places, photography or anything else you want me to talk about? 🌏

01/01/2022

Thought this was an interesting article on the future of travel and what we can expect. What do you think?

COVID may yet have a silver lining for airline passengers, bringing forward new technology that could make the whole process from leaving your home to emerging from an airport at your new destination a whole lot smoother.

27/12/2021

25/12/2021

Merry Christmas!!!
Did Santa bring you a pool?
If not, check out these places to stay for an ultimate pool experience.

Have a soak all to yourself at these hotels.

24/12/2021

Airports can be a confusing place sometimes.
In this article I give you my Top 3 Airport Hacks to get you through the airport like a pro.

When I think of airports, I always imagine it as the beginning of an adventure. It is the starting point of your trip and should be an exciting time but sometimes it’s not. Airports can be a very stressful place for a lot of people. To relieve that stress I am going to give you…

22/12/2021

When you are travelling, you don’t have to spend a fortune to see amazing things and have amazing times. To fill in between your must see paid places; look for some free things to do where you are. There are a couple different ways to find things that are free and interesting where you are.…

17/12/2021

Are you planning on taking a train during your trip?
In this article I give you the #1 thing you need to when planning your train travel.

Are you planning to do some train travel on part or for your entire trip? Do you know how to navigate the ins and outs of a train trip so that it is all that you hoped it to be? Read on for the best tip you’ll find for planning your train trip. The best…

15/12/2021

In the last blog, I wrote about the advantages of travelling solo. While there are a lot of strong points for solo travel, there are just as many advantages to group travel.  I do truly believe that taking different types of trips throughout your life brings such a wonderful overview of the world, ...

12/12/2021

Pondering taking a solo trip in the future? I bet this question has come up for you. In this video, I explain my opinion on if Solo Travel is Lonely.

Most people imagine solo travel being incredibly lonely and that puts them off even taking the trip. In this video I give you my insight on solo travel and i...

11/12/2021

Nothing captures the Christmas mood better than Alsace, with its lights, markets, mulled wine and music. We’ll plunge into this special atmosphere in style, mixing historic visits of castles, luxury accommodation and authentic cuisine found off the beaten track. While Paris boasts of its brasserie...

10/12/2021

Do you dream of renting a moped and exploring that new city abroad?
Before you make that dream a reality, check out my article on what dangers are lurking behind this laissez faire experience and how you can protect yourself.

If you are thinking about riding a moped or scooter on your trip, continue reading as I am going to share with you what you should be aware of before you rent one. It is easy to get wrapped up in the excitement of exploring a new place and when you are wanting to get…

08/12/2021

One of the harder things to deal with when you are travelling over time zones is overcoming jet lag. Getting your brain and body onto the new time zone as quickly as possible so it doesn’t disrupt your holiday can be difficult. When you are not accustomed to changing your time for more than an…

03/12/2021

You may not think being able to read a paper map in this day and age is something you need to know.
In this article I explain why you should know this forgotten skill.

01/12/2021

More and more women are heading out on their own to see the world as a solo female traveler. None of this waiting around for someone else to have the same time off, or the same travel goals. We are heading out and taking the world by storm.  We all may look fearless and adventurous…

27/11/2021

Hacks for your next nature excursion.

26/11/2021

Is Airbnb worth staying in? There are definitely pros and cons to staying in Airbnb's on your trip.
In this article I'll go over the good the bad and the ugly about staying in Airbnb's.

Are you thinking about staying in an Airbnb for your next trip? Do you understand everything that is entailed when staying in an Airbnb? I’m going to go over the good, the bad and the ugly when choosing an Airbnb for your accommodations on your trip.  Staying in an Airbnb is usually on everybody....

24/11/2021

Most people don’t necessarily think about solo travel. It is not the “normal” thing done, but the times have been changing and people’s lives are so different than they used to be. Solo travel is starting to become a much bigger piece of the travel pie.  I want to give you a few great reaso...

19/11/2021

What is your plan once you arrive in your destination...how are you getting to your accommodation? If you are planning on taking an Uber, do you know if they actually can pick you up at the airport?
In this article I'll show you how to quickly determine if you can get an Uber at the airport.

Did you know not all airports allow Uber, even if Uber is available in the city? Uber airport service can quickly be determined if you know where to look. I’ll be telling you exactly where this information is so you can prepare for your trip and know about Uber airport service.  The most common r...

17/11/2021

Being familiar with the following top travel mistakes will help you to avoid major travel issues on your next trip. Keep this list in mind as you are planning your next adventure so your travels will go smoothly. Top Travel Mistakes #1: Not buying travel insurance There are so many things that can g...

13/11/2021

With vaccination rates on the rise and leaves beginning to fall, there couldn’t be a better time for a quick and quirky city getaway in BC.

12/11/2021

Have you watched The Serpent on Netflix yet? If you haven't, go watch it, if you have, has it made you nervous about traveling
In this article I go over everything you should learn about traveling after watching The Serpent.

Have you watched The Serpent on Netflix? You know, that true-life story about the serial killer who targeted tourists and travelers? Well, if you have watched The Serpent and are now having some second thoughts on traveling on your own, I want you to read on because there’s a lot that we can take ...

10/11/2021

You have wonderful friends. They may be life long friends or friends of only a handful of years.  You have been wanting to go on a holiday and you’re thinking you will invite a friend or two to do a trip together. Travelling with friends sounds fun doesn’t it? Well, things can turn ugly quickly...

05/11/2021

Don't get caught out...know about the currency before you leave on your trip and leave that country.
In this article I'll explain why this is important.

The importance of currency knowledge is something most people don’t think about when they’re planning a trip. When you don’t understand the currency of the country you are traveling to it could lead to some mistakes. I’m going to give you four reasons why you should know the importance of th...