It seems you can go anywhere in the world and yet everything, except your location, stays the same. I'm sipping a mug of coffee while the cries of distant footy fans, yelps of discontent children and laughter from passers-by provide a backdrop to my writing. The night is as hot as the day, the sun now setting behind the largest church in Europe only a few steps away from my hostel. It's been just a day in Gdansk, but it feels like any other. I don't feel like a s...

Why I felt that an evening of no sleep and a great deal of cheap, Malaysian Vodka with "Kickapoo Joy Juice" was a wise plan before having to catch four flights is beyond me. My stomach churned throughout my first flight, eyes barely able to stay open and head spinning. Naturally, I was utterly delighted to be rejected by immigration, made to sit and wait for two uncomfortable hours, numerous officers appearing to inspect my passport, stare at me inquisi...

Alone again although still enjoying my time, I find myself in Kuala Lumpur, having arrived from the Cameron Highlands this morning. I just ate an Indian feast for 1 Rgt, that's around 15 pence, and then bought an obscene amount of Jack Fruit, which is banned in my hostel because of it's grotesque odour. HOW i'm going to consume half a kilo to myself is beyond me! Rock climbing in Railay was immense, a hobby I intend to continue back home. I had a fabulous guide,...

She sits in the serenity of her hostel lobby, the cooling sea air encircling her, sun beaming through the open doors and restless hum of traffic from outside. After eleven hours on one bus, three hours on another and forty minutes in a tuk tuk, I find myself in southern Thailand's Krabi. Once here and bladder finally emptied, I raced down to the beach, cooling my swollen feet in the clear, turquoise waters. The surroundings are very different to Bangkok, although...

Right, before I begin, I would like to thank those who have continued to read my blog and those of you who have so kindly messaged me concerning my writing; it's encouraging to know that my ramblings are appreciated by some. Those of you who have not managed to keep up, for whatever reason, I don't mind, but cannot possibly reply to all your emails concerning my activities. When I say "read my blog", I don't intend to be rude, it's just what it's here f...