Author izy

Menorca is often regarded as the quieter cousin of Ibiza and Mallorca. The second largest of the Balearic Islands, it has recently cultivated a reputation for a frenzied nightlife scene, akin to the other two....

If you are looking for a paradisiacal destination for your next holiday, one place you should seriously consider is idyllic Mauritius, a stunning tropical destination, set in the azure Indian Ocean and once...

A Spanish territory located just off the northwest coast of mainland Africa, just 100km from the border between Morocco and the Western Sahara, the Canary Islands offer the visitor a unique blend of European...

If you’re planning a holiday to Fuerteventura, then you’ll want some suggestions of how to fill your time. If you’ve browsed photos of Fuerteventura before you’ll realise it’s pretty close to...

I’ve always been a water baby. My parents got me into swimming lessons before I could walk and I have been a surf lifesaving member since I was 7. Dad taught me how to surf as a 12 year old and I have never...

I’m a history buff, and I am eagerly awaiting my trip to France later in the year. One of the main things I’m looking forward to is checking out the ancient ruins and historical monuments. I come from New...

Traveling as a couple can be challenging at times, but super rewarding. Spending almost every waking of moment with someone can be hard to get used to, but it’s also very special being able to set aside that...

By the time April rolls around I am going to be well and truly ready for a holiday. As an athlete I spend between 20-30 hours a week training. That’s 20-30 hours every week, aside from a few weeks off at the...

Ben and I are heading to Perth in April for his Lifesaving competitions so we’ll be spending a week or so there. I decided to knuckle down and do some research, as neither of us have been before. Perth is...

Part of being an athlete is routine. Its all about the ritual. I get up, have my shower and make my morning smoothie. I pack my gear bag and make sure I have 2 bottles of water, bananas and One Square Meals...