Kelly
2 days in the Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
2 days looking at the emerald waters of the lakes. Then on to Bihac (Bosnia) by bus.
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Kelly
- Sep 22, 2019
- 2 min
The Croatian pigeon plot
A coach journey to the Plitvice Lakes is almost foiled by the Croatian pigeons...
Kelly
- Sep 21, 2019
- 1 min
652 steps & a mosquito bite in Rijeka
A whole lotta steps to see an average view of the town. At least the mozzies were pleased to see me. Happy birthday, Kelly!
Kelly
- Sep 21, 2019
- 2 min
4 days in Slovenia & a man-spreading German
My first 4 days in Slovenia include a stroll around Lake Bled, a man-spreading German, ear ache and shots of blueberry liquor...
Kelly
- Sep 17, 2019
- 1 min
What to pack for a year’s travel (if you’re not a photogenic person)
What to pack for a year's travels if you're not a photogenic person...
Kelly
- Sep 16, 2019
- 1 min
The night before the Gap Year
Climate change, mad politicians and ageing ovaries have combined to create an urgent feeling to see the world one last time before settling
Kelly
- Aug 19, 2019
- 2 min
Day 1: Solo motorbike tour of France (Calais - Charleville Mézières)
Saki's first time on a ferry and protests in Lille lead to a well-deserved dinner in Charleville-Mézières.
Kelly
- Aug 19, 2019
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Day 2: Solo motorbike tour of France (Charleville Mézières - Nancy)
A visit to the historic town of Verdun, a nap beside a lake and then off to see a bike protest in Nancy.
Kelly
- Aug 19, 2019
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Day 3: Solo motorbike tour of France (Nancy – Strasbourg)
A beautiful tour of villages in the Vosges Mountains.
Kelly
- Aug 19, 2019
- 2 min
Day 4: Solo motorbike tour of France (Strasbourg to Mulhouse & Ballons de Vosges)
Visiting villages in the Ballons de Vosges (Alsace region).
Kelly
- Aug 19, 2019
- 2 min
Day 5: Solo motorbike tour of France (Mulhouse – Chur, Switzerland)
Incredible riding through the Swiss mountains on the way to Chur.
Kelly
- Aug 19, 2019
- 2 min
Day 6: Solo motorbike tour of France (Chur, Switzerland – Belfort)
After narrowly avoiding Farmer Jacques' potholes and driving 200 miles in wet boots, I deserved the fire-roasted steak in Belfort.
Kelly
- Aug 19, 2019
- 2 min
Day 7: Solo motorbike tour of France (Belfort - Reims)
A dodgy chain garners support from the biker community in Chaumont.
Kelly
- Aug 19, 2019
- 2 min
Day 8: Solo motorbike tour of France (Reims - Calais)
The final leg of the tour sees Kelly having a fishy, French lunch, stocking up on cheese & making friends with a group of Italian bikers..
Kelly
- Aug 19, 2019
- 2 min
My 8 day solo motorcycle tour of France (Alsace region & Vosges Mountains)
Lady biker travels solo through the Alsace region and the Vosges Mountains on the way to Switzerland.
Kelly
- Jul 21, 2019
- 3 min
The French Obsession with Road Signs
A guide to interpreting the French love of road signage, national speed limits and reverse-signology.
Kelly
- Jul 7, 2019
- 1 min
PROLOGUE - AUG 2016
The Challenge: Go on 30 dates in 30 weeks before my 30th year is out.
Kelly
- Jul 7, 2019
- 1 min
DATE 1 – THE LAW-KEEPING ONE
I keep telling myself that this date will not be indicative of this challenge...
Kelly
- Jul 7, 2019
- 1 min
DATE 3 – THE NARCISSISTIC ONE
There's not enough vodka in the world to have made this date bearable.
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