Writing a book about Asia was easy

 I feel as if I have sat here forever. 🐘 

But this happy face means we are heading for publication next week! Yes, my book is with the distributor and I have to say I am so proud of this story. There is something for everyone in this tale. 

Definitely time to get moving the body again and perhaps chill out the mind which has been working overtime but I must say, that is definitely a true smile. I have loved the last few months, working hard on my projects since we’ve gone ‘all in’. This has got to work! NO question. Small team of cheerleaders and helpers by my side ; feeling so thankful to be 1. sleeping for the first time in years 2. having a good stab at my ideal ‘job’. 

She gets to write, travel, keep healthy and move the body. Flipping heck!

I know a fair few of you wanted to get these ordered for Xmas pressies, so let me know (comment ‘elephant’  / inbox me). I will have a handful I can ship directly but mostly, you can purchase from all the usual sellers, including Amazon. 

Lucky me. What a year this has been. So so truly thankful. And thanks to you for keeping me all motivated! <3   Oh and don’t fret too much. I do have a stack of about eight hotels to go and film somewhere soon. See, body moving.

Why Egypt?

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

My affection for Sharm El Sheikh began a very long time ago. 

During the time between then and now, I’ve heard many opinions about my repeat visits. 

Rarely, if ever, quizzical questions come from people who have visited the area themselves. They know; they've felt it. 

Stunning Egyptian Sunsets

I was at Diane’s house, my friend from school, chatting about where to book my next holiday (many years ago). She began telling me about Egypt, and I was the one full of questions. 

As she explained to me the level of service you can expect from the resorts, my eyes sparkled as she told me, “You just get out of the pool and there’s a man there with a fresh towel for you. You can change it anytime.” 

As simple as this may sound, I was a Mum to young twins, with a demanding job and some health struggles too. Thinking of being taken care of for a while, so I could relax and feel some peace, was an idea I loved. 

We booked. 

Jasmine and I were on our way

The first visit was something unique. I had overpacked. All I really needed were bikinis at the time of year. We didn’t want to venture out at all. We wanted to stay, be looked after, and relax. 

While sitting on the private beach of the resort, the lazy waves rolled in here and there and I felt a surge of difference. 

Something ran through me as if undoing all the things I knew about life. I questioned it all; everything I had previously believed. 

Returning the following year, at a new hotel, I knew this would be somewhere I could feel at home. Wondering if I was perhaps a local in a former life, my love for the country was solidified. 

Explaining the magic that’s woven through the feeling you can experience in Sharm el Sheikh isn’t easy. 

I’m going to try and explain more in my upcoming book, “Me Time in Africa,” which will challenge my creative abilities. 

There are some things you can’t explain. But we all feel it when we visit Sharm. 

And it’s calling me back once again. 

In just a couple of short weeks, I will be going to film and research more in the area of Sharm. Exploring new hotels, places off the beaten track, and popular tourist attractions, I hope to share my findings. 

We deserve to feel that magic when we travel. The indescribable feeling of something which just seems right, for just a little while, and lets you press pause on life as we know it. 

Coral Sea Water World resort

Morning coffee, before the resort awakes. Bliss.

Catching the sunrise

The Mermaid restaurant is one of my favourite places to eat lunch 

An array of nature, which looks unfamiliar compared to home

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She's a full time writer at last!

You might have heard the whisper that I am now full time with my writing and video gigs - and I couldn't be happier about it.

Do you want to know more about how it happened? Let me know

While I am busy writing the next book (which I might need help with for the title) I am sharing a few nuggets from my current publications. Please feel free to share far and wide.

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Food in Bangkok

Would this be a slight worry, eating gluten-free in a Thai city? There were no concerns at all, in fact, I still sometimes crave the food.

On day one, we met up with our lovely friends and had coffee in the air-conditioned cafe. We needed to acclimate as we walked through the little market side streets and got caught in the hustle and bustle of true Bangkok.

Thipsami was one of the famous Pad Thai restaurants to go and eat. I had never eaten Pad Thai before but one of our friends (who is in the business of food) had researched and was aware of my GF needs. His recommendation was tip-top, and we sat eating in a traditional pad Thai restaurant, in total bliss. The food was incredible and cost around 90p, which was crazy. The service was fast (like, busy fast) but good. This was my first experience eating like this in Bangkok and it imprinted a lovely memory. 

We walked on to find some temples. You could just wander in and have a look. Gold glimmered everywhere in Bangkok and the whitewashed buildings were incredibly white.

My suggestion (it was sweaty!) to get a cab was welcomed by everyone and we stepped into the cool air and back to our amazing hotel. 

Later, I chose dinner which was simply fried rice with pork (or chicken) decorated with a lovely little flower and a virgin pina colada - so delicious and about £3. We had music in the background and a few friends began to have a dance. 

During breakfast, I enjoyed occupying the window seat because the hotel had no additional windows. It was amazing to watch the street come to life. The restaurant was stunning. 

On our first trip, we went to the Sook (food market) in Icon Siam, a huge shopping complex. You can’t miss this - the Sook was an education, and I ate my first coconut ice cream of the Bangkok stay. You could choose three toppings and I had mango, peanuts and coconut - quickly becoming obsessed with coconut.

Afternoon tea was served on one of the days - as a gluten-free human, I was limited, but I enjoyed sweets like shredded coconut as I watched the local lady play music on this traditional instrument and sat next to a pond with koi carp taking their time to swim past. 

It was funny to dress up in fancy dress (not really my thing) especially  1920s, but it was great to see everyone in costume. 

If you are off to Thailand, embrace the fruits, they are delicious. For the record, my tummy was fine, unless I had too much coconut, but I still enjoyed so many delicious foods. Bangkok wasn’t what I expected, it was more. 

How to find the best deals on Travel Websites

 Finding the best all-inclusive deals

 

There is a certain science to finding the best deals on some of the travel websites. 

Gone are the days of leaving the travel agent with a stack of glossy magazines, where you could look over the hotels which seemed nice, read a little bit about the local area, and double check the small print to find out the extra costs if two (or heaven forbid one) of you were going instead of the usual four. 

 

Those times saw holidays being an expensive thing, only for the people who were either rich or had saved very hard. Now, it’s easier to travel and see the world on a budget. Navigating the websites can seem like a rabbit warren at times. 

 

Avoiding school holidays isn’t possible for everyone and I will continue to make waves about that. There must be a better way – I am sure.

 

For people who aren’t confined to those times, there are some great deals to be had. 

I can find incredible hotels like this one in Sousse, Tunisia for just £303 per person, all-inclusive for a week. Can you even buy food and heat your house for that kind of money in December? 

 

Soon, I will be including videos on my YouTube channel, demonstrating the offers I have found, the best ways to search for what you want, and the secret sauce of how to trick the Travel Agents so they don’t know what you are looking at. That’s an important bit, as they will hike the prices if they gain insight into who is looking at what. 

Recently, I even managed to get a totally free hotel stay in Abu Dhabi, and you can get that too. Find out how on my channel.

 

This website is attracting people who want to know more about travel and as I am currently writing nonfiction and fiction based around travel, I am more than happy to share things I find on here. Let me know if you want to be a part of it.