Getting Out of the Bubble

One of my trips of 2017 that took me by surprise the most was Gdańsk. I had been to Poland before (specifically Kraków) and I loved it but, the only reason I really went to Gdańsk was because I won a trip and so thought that it was a bit ungrateful not to use it. Little did I know that Gdańsk would end up being one of my favourite trips of the year. There are many great things about Gdańsk, but two of the best things are that it is super cheap to get to, and it is the perfect weekend trip. I was there for just over 24 hours and although it was a bit of a rush around, it was the perfect amount of time. This trip would be perfect to do at any time of the year but we went in mid-December, just in time for all the Christmas markets! I love a Christmas market and Gdańsk's market definitely did not disappoint. It is split between an outdoor area with a mix of stalls, pretty lights and food, and an indoor area full of gift stalls. Day One 0810AM Get an early flight from L...

Another year gone and another round up! The thing that has struck me the most about this year is just how quickly it has gone, I seems like yesterday it was January and then suddenly it’s new year again. Because the year has gone so quickly I do kind of feel like I have achieved very little, especially in comparison to last year where my life was flipped on it’s head and I came back to the UK. But really our achievements don’t need to be measured year on year, maybe staying still isn’t a bad thing and slowing down is just a way of recharging for the future. Perhaps I didn’t achieve all that much in 2017 in my own eyes, and yet not all achievements have to be grand. Maybe it’s a healthier outlook to take joy and pride in the little things that happen and stop focusing on having to always over achieve compared to others. In 2017 I became an assistant team manager and then took a step in a different direction by moving into corporate travel – these are achievements. I spent time with f...