“Roamer, wanderer, call me what you will,”: my travel stories and reviews, Blogger On Pole style. #MetallicaPoser
I went on a short, way too rushed two-day trip to Bristol a few weekends ago. It’s a lovely city break from London and a place I definitely want to explore with more time – but if, like me, you are way too busy for your own good, here are a few things you can’t … More Things To Do On A Short Trip To Bristol
In case you missed my Insta spam, I went to Ghent to speak at a conference and lived the dream. The city was an actual gem. So here’s my pole dancer guide to Ghent for you to enjoy it too. Getting There If you are traveling from London, getting to Ghent via the Eurostar is … More The Pole Dancer’s Guide To Ghent
In case you missed my Insta spam, I pretty much spent last week in Iceland for a tech/academic conference where I had the time of my life. So because I have no chill, here’s my guide to Reykjavik and its surroundings, from bars to pole studios, from excursions to thermal baths. *My flights and accommodation … More The Pole Dancer’s Guide To Reykjavik and Its Surroundings
Sometimes, when I close my eyes, I can still see myself walking uphill, leaving the Sunset District in San Francisco, on a warm November morning after a walk on Ocean Beach. That was my very last day of my two-month USA solo trip, before going back to post-graduation job hunting. Fast forward almost five years … More Travel Nostalgia
I often talk about my pole or personal life on this blog, but not often enough about being an academic. A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to take part in a (university-funded) PhD writing retreat at the gorgeous Monkton Wyld Court in Dorset, so I’m taking it as an opportunity to spam you … More PhD writing retreat at Monkton Wyld Court
A day trip somewhere in England has become a bit of a pre-Christmas tradition for my family. This time we went to Avebury, Lacock and Bath with Rabbie’s tours – and this post is to help you understand what to expect from a trip like that. Rabbie’s Tours In 2017 we went on a Rabbie’s … More Avebury, Lacock and Bath Tour
In December I took some much needed time off and visited my best friend who lives in Porto. Here’s some very basic advice on what to do over a long weekend there. Getting there I flew to Porto for less than £80 (about €90) return from Gatwick via EasyJet. The flight is just over two … More Things I Did In Porto
ICYMI, I spent a year and a half of my life in Sydney, Australia. I’m very happy to have moved back to London and to Europe, where my friends, family and heart are, but my time in Sydney was fun, transformative and filled with events, beautiful landscapes, amazing food… and let’s not forget, it’s the … More The Pole Dancer’s Guide To Sydney
I thought it would have been a while before I got back to the States after my 2014 solo Couchsurfing trip. Little did I know that good old academia would take me back to my second stop in my 2014 wild tour, Washington DC, the cradle of American power (even if the Orange twat is … More The Pole Dancer’s Guide to Washington DC
I’m a firm believer in the idea that you need to experience a place to really say you’ve been there. Yet, money can often be an issue, so staying in a top location isn’t always possible. Should it stop you? No. Here’s my one-day guide to Capri and some bits of the Amalfi Coast. Naples … More The Cheap and Quick Guide to Capri and the Amalfi Coast
