Security is stationed outside of the Generator Hostel London

Checking in to check out the Generator London

by Nicole on May 18, 2012

When I head to London one of the first places I head to is The Generator Hostel near Russell Square. Right near the Tube line which takes you straight out to Heathrow, and near enough to everything you want to see and do in London, it is really is an easy place to stay with an [...]

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Orlando, Florida, theme park, Universal, globe

Taking on Orlando – Three Florida theme parks in 3-days

by Nicole on May 14, 2012

After finishing 3-months at a summer camp we were exhausted and wanted to sleep for a month, but why sleep when we could have two weeks exploring Florida – from Orlando all the way down the Keys to Key West. So the plan was set, our flights to Orlando were booked, and five camp crazy girls were headed to Florida. [...]

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Hina doll from Ando's doll store in Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto through Instagram

by Nicole on May 3, 2012

My trip to Kyoto, Japan in March was nothing short of amazing. Japan is a country that I had never really considered visiting until I found out just how badly tourism had been affected because of the earthquake and tsumani whilst reading a Snowboarding magazine of all things. But the warmth of the people, the history [...]

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Staying in a Capsule Hotel in Japan

May 2, 2012
Capsule Hotel in Tokyo, Japan - Capsule Inn Kinshichou Tokyo

A last minute decision had me heading to Japan but with no flights from London to Kyoto I had no choice but to fly Tokyo – a perfect excuse to cross one of the items off of my travel bug-ket list! On the advice of Paul from TravMonkey I arranged to stay at the Capsule Inn [...]

Travel Bug Tuesday – Striking a pose with Bruce Lee in Hong Kong

May 1, 2012
Striking a pose with Bruce Lee in Hong Kong on the Avenue of Stars which is situated on Victoria Harbour

There’s something about Hong Kong which captivates me every time I visit. I’m a bit of a nut for this city, this diverse city which can take you up into mountains seemingly untouched by people, through the busiest street into a tiny cafe which is actually the worlds cheapest michelin starred restaurant, or sailing on a boat [...]

Why you shouldn’t rely on the London Tube to make a train

April 28, 2012
Wall of people on the Tube in London during peak hour and a lady reading her guidebook waiting

As the electric doors slide open I let out an audible sigh of frustration – another wall of people blocked me and my fellow passengers from entering the train. I was in London and it was peak-hour; I should have expected the crush of people from previous trips but living near the end of the Northern Line [...]

Celebrating Chinese New Year with Cathay Pacific – London style

April 19, 2012
At the Cathay Pacific Chinese New Year event in London, the UK - dragon dance

I was confused. Perhaps I was back in Hong Kong with the crowds a mix Cantonese, Mandarin, and British accent, the air filled with the smell of fried rice and thousands of Chinese people filling the square. But I knew I was in London; Admiral Nelson was sitting high on the pillar above overlooking the celebration and [...]

Travel Bug Tuesday – Maiko in Kyoto

April 17, 2012
A traditional Maiko, trainee Geiko or Geisha, in Kyoto, Japan

The press bus was filled with anticipation – we were going to see Geisha‘s tonight! “No, no, no. In Kyoto we do not call them Geisha. They are Geiko.” We all looked at each other slightly confused as to why until our guide Mei continued her story, “Geisha in Kyoto call themselves ‘Geiko’ to distinguish that they are a [...]

Popping into the Painting Pottery Cafe in Brighton

February 25, 2012
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The faint wafting of BBC’s classical music channel could be heard throughout the store on Brighton‘s North Road but my mind was entirely focused on painting. Each stroke gentle, trying to stay between the lines; three coats of paint, so much to remember. Step 1. Trace your pattern onto the mug As I traced my design onto the mug [...]

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