small victory but a big adventure

Its strange from the time i could walk and discover I wanted to live in big cities, and travel, never settle.
But i have traveled around most of europe but i have only ever lived in small towns and villages which
are great in till you discover there’s so little potental for change , i mean don’t get me wrong small cosy
towns and villages are great it’s just there’s so much more out there in the world from big cities like london
and new york to little ones like calais every place has its pro’s and con’s and each place has its own
unique beauty and adventure’s side to it but after a while when the adventure is over, you get set in your
ways and become bored and you know that a new adventure awaits else were. Weather that is on a small
deserted island or a big city it’s a new adventure, a new discovery to make a new challenge if you will. At
the time it may seem like a big change, it will seem scary but sometimes that’s a good thing, life should b
an adventure not the same old thing everyday. Don’t get me wrong routines are great but every now and
then change the routine, instead of having pasta for dinner every tuesday, get a takeout, go out for dinner
just change it up a little,(even if instead of spaggeti you have fresh pasta it is the little changes that matter)
.

When traveling with children of any age it’s hard but even more so when there 6 and under because they
will not sit still they want everything, but you don’t have to give in to them well not all the time that is.

When on a plane with babies and toddlers I would suggest keeping them up before you fly tire them
out as much as possible it’s the best way it means that they will hopefully sleep on the plane when your
flying and you will have peace for a couple hours atleast, with slightly order children do the same, if it
doesn’t work give them a screen or a good book that normally does the trick also offer a reward for good
behavour, I am not saying bribe you children just offer them a surprise if they behave, i know it works my
parent used to bribe me when i was a kid all the time with sweets and small cheap toys and colouring
books, thats also something i would suggest stocking up on colouring book mosts children love them
just no markers only pencils and crayons.

When traveling with teenagers, it can be hard. Bring extra chargers for their phones cause if their phones
die all hell breaks, no more peace, no more teenagers distracted with snapchat and instagram, no music,
also make sure they bring headphones, I would recommend bringing a spare pair i myself have lost multiple
pair of headphones while traveling i have also broke a lot too, also do not forget snacks.

Traveling as an adult basically music, movies and snacks oh and take as many pictures as you can you
want to remember the smallest adventures just  as much as the big ones life and memories are important
as a photographer myself i sometimes get caught up with taking the best picture for instagram or for my
blog, my friends are always telling my to stop and look at how beautifull it is.

My current adventure so I am currently on the train traveling from Banbury where I currently live to Exeter to see my friend Amy and look into the University and housing as that will be my next Adventure I am hoping to start university in January 2019 as I have too much going on right now, it will be fun, and i’m a little scared as i will be living alone and managing my own bills and life.

My single handed New York adventure Pt one.

My single handed New York adventure Pt one.

So I am doing it again another single handed trip to add to the list two down

and alot more to go, so why am I actually traveling around the world on my own?

Well there are multiple reason one is that i am single and I am at that point in my life where

I don't think I need anyone, I mean of course I have my friend who are amazing and have
changed my life, but I kinda want to prove to myself that I can do anything I put my mind too,

like traveling the world, hopefully getting my own flat and of course learning to drive.

So why New York well there’s a story behind every place I wanna go and New York is no

exception to this. So when i was about 5 or 6 I saw this advert on the Tv for a trip to New York
and it said something along the lines of “If you go anywhere in the world just once you have to

go to New York” and I remember beging my Parent to take me but having a three children and

paying for a New York holiday is not cheap so they said no instead we travelled around Europe,

by the time I was 16 I had been to over 26 diffrent countries multiple Cities and had lived in 3 diffrent
countries and been to more than 10 diffrent schools. So you could say we moved around alot,

my parents would say there’s a new adventure round every corner, which is more true than I ever imaged.

So New york first time single handed, everyone that I told said on your own is that a good idea

and I said probably not but I gotta explore it gets boring staying in one place without an adventure

every now and then. I mean i should have saved up for a couple months but instead as soon as

I got my October payslip I brought my flights and a hotel for the first 2 nights and after that I don’t

know what im doingn or where Im staying, which to most seems stupid but too me its exciting.

 I mean my friend Ryan is coming to meet me so I wont be on the streets I will just be in a 24/7
mcdonalds forever. Of course i’m only kiding I did that once but I ate a lot of food bad idea guys
don’t do that unless you really have to.

So the only thing is that if you are under 21 you will struggle to find a hotel and you also can’t drink
so you have to say goodbye to liquid courage, my favourite kind of courage. So you guys will love
this just got my last g&t and yeah fails cause it went everywhere oh well I can get another one,
but it wasn’t me this time it was the guy sat next to me so yeah he felt really bad tbh bless him.

So I am gonna be in New York for 13 days, I am so excited but im gonna do a little state hoping
to philiadelphia, and New Jersey of course and possible so other places too as long as they’re
cheap because I’m in New York for black friday so shopping for sure is a must also my 12 year old
sister gave me a list of things she wants so, im gonna buy some extra luggage too also to put
christmas gifts in and everything else I will be going to buy, so I would like you guys to give me
some suggestions on where my next adventure should be don’t mind where they are, but I would
love some ideas,

Also who should I try and bring with me? Me and my friends are thinking about a group trip to
Ibzia? so what are your thoughts on that, We might start with a trip to devon or cornwall first but
when we all have enough money and can

get the time of work then we will be going on some sort of adventure.

Also do you guys have any suggestions on how I could become a fulltime freelance

travel blogger and photographer cause it would be amazing to be able to do something

like that I mean let me know what your thoughts are, I am considering studying business

at University and then possible starting my own freelance travel photography blogging company,

I am thinking about getting a vlogging camera but I’m not 100% sure yet would you like to see

that we could do some collabaratings with other travellers and vloggers/bloggers would you

enjoy that let me know in the comments down bellow.

So here are some long haul flight tips/hacks: Bring many snacks chocolate bars, crisps,

popcorn, crackers, sweets, candy, whatever you like just remember you will not be able to take

any drinks through security with you, will have to buy then after you have past security, which is

fine even if it’s just a bottle of water its good to stay hydrated no matter how long the flight is, tip 2

if you have a favourite tea that you find hard to buy ( you can only buy it at one or two shops)
bring a couple of them with you, if you ask the staff they will give you hot water and sugar so you
can have your favourite tea, also bring extra headphones and charging cables and power banks
you never know what might happen also make yourself a little first aid kit just to throw in you bag
so that if you get injured on your trip then you will be prepared, also wear comfy clothes nothing
fancy your going on a plane, your not going to a party or on a date be compfy, also no heels for
got sake why how wear comfy boots or sneakers why do people act like they’re something
specail like you are no going to get an upgrade for looking like a queen. Trust me I have tried
multiple times and if your nice and polite you are more likely to get upgraded than you are if you
look like a stuck up princess.

So I am writing this blog post sat on my first ever long haul flight, this is also gonna be the first
part of my New York set of blog posts I am going to try and write and uploud every day even if
its just a little something to keep you guys updated on what I did that day, also excpect many
pictures, im a photographer thats my job.