I’ve been really rubbish with documenting my travels this year. I’m still writing about my Vietnam and Cambodia trip which was summer 2017! I haven’t written about the disastrous end to my Lisbon trip, or the incredible-ness of New York or how much love I have for Stockholm! I’ve got quite a few tales to tell still.
I will try and get better at blogging next year. Mainly so I can keep my own record and diary of my trips!
In 2018 I did 4 trips in 4 different countries, visited 2 continents and 1 new country.
April – New York
In April, I went on a 4 night stay in NYC. This was my second visit to the Big Apple and it is just as amazing and impressive as my first visit. I went with a friend who had never been before and acted as his tour guide. In return, he happens to be a pretty good photographer and it was nice to have someone to take pictures of me! We did the usual touristy things – Rockerfeller centre, Statue of Liberty, Times Square and the World Trade Centre. It was nice because I didn’t do all of these the first time round.
May – Stockholm
It’s become a bit of a tradition for me and my mum to go somewhere every year. Previously we’ve been to Vienna and Edinburgh, this year we went to Stockholm. Sweden was my only new country this year and Stockholm has become one of my favourite cities. It helped that it was really hot at the time we visited.
July – Dublin
My friend and I decided we wanted to go away for a super short break and after looking at various places in the UK, it worked out a lot cheaper to fly to Dublin than getting the train to London or Newcastle (or just about anywhere!). We got an early morning flight and returned the following evening. We stayed in a hostel right next to Temple Bar. It was amazing! I absolutely loved it! We had THE BEST time!
August – Northumberland
My final trip of the year was a holiday with my family up in Northumberland. It’s such a beautiful part of the UK and isn’t as busy or overcrowded as places like Cornwall and the Lake District. We spent a week in Seahouses and visited many of the nearby attractions such as Bamburgh castle, Cragside and Holy Island.
Plans for 2019
At present, I have no trips booked, however, I am planning a big solo trip this summer plus a couple of short city breaks. As usual, there will probably be one with my mum and possibly a family holiday. I’m going to try and visit 3 new countries in 2019 if I want to stay on target for 40 before 40!
Emily's adventures 