What more can I say? It's great. My lovely mum flew all the way from Blighty to join me for this part of my adventure so I was able to hire a nice Mitsubishi ASX instead of being limited to backpacker banger-mobiles! Some luxury after 8 months. Starting in Melbourne, we made our way along the Southern coast stopping in some fabulous little towns, seeing some beautiful wildlife and experiencing fantastic views along the way. Lorne. A sweet little town to...

Rome! The wonderful and spectacular city that is! I cannot rave enough about this incredible place. Beautiful, vibrant, passionate and interesting. I've been back here twice in 6months and can say without a doubt that I'll be back again. Where to begin? The Pantheon, Vatican, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, it's endless! All this culture and history topped with a glass of red and some apertivo at the end of the day is just the Italian standard. Expect ...

What does every 20-something think of when we hear the word Prague? Cheap! That's right. Beer that's cheaper than water, £2.50 for the biggest pizza's you've ever seen and a short European trip that won't break the bank. Prague with its bohemian charm and elegant architecture reminds you just how classical Europe can be. Best visits: The Charles Bridge. Even if you're not sentimental about these things, the Charles Bridge offers something for everyone from str...

So, this is what having itchy feet feels like. At this point I would expect my friends to insert a typical remark about a) how large my feet are b) they're surprised I can walk or c) something about how the amount of foot cream I use could drown a 3rd world country. However, ignoring such abuse and rising above it without any form of comeback (they're really not that big!), my itchy feet actually relate to my need to flee this dull country and escape to an exot...