...first actual sleep in this morning to be awoken by the Old church bell chiming 10am! I bet the local Priest is actually pulling the rope himself as in Mykonos Town! The views in Santorini are absolutely breathtaking. It is exactly like the pictures you see in books and magazines, only better! The great thing about writing a blog is that I'll have some recognition and remembrance of all the moments I have and continue to experience, it takes 10 minutes out of...

In true Carrie Bradshaw inquiry style I'm forced to ask myself: just why is it that confident 'Muscle Mary' Gay Lads (and their posse's) rile me up so much? I rack my inner thoughts for answers but I'm sure, as always, someone will have the correct answer before and for me. I've noticed, particularly while travelling solo, that they almost frighten me. They certainly unsettle me. I'd even go so far as to say I feel contempt for them! But, is it loathing or env...

Dear Ferry-men, ticket and travel agents, Yes! It does matter when you work in Tourism, particularly Customer Service. I know because I have. If you don't have 'people skills' then it's probably not the role for you! It's not that you don't have a pretty face or a sexy body even...you simply don't cut the mustard in this realm! You rely on foreigners coming, going, wandering, getting lost, looking, searching and, believe it or not, asking questions, lots of que...

Remember those people that used to call you names when you were at school? The pretty ones that would never, ever have a fat friend (unless it were a DUFF)? Well, don't look now, but they are everywhere here on Santorini. ...you know those pretty girls with big boobs and blonde hair (from a bottle). The David Beckham tattooed and muscled boyfriend..in crisp white shirt n white pants n white slip ons!. (See image). Listening in on their conversations it's noted t...

Troys Travel Advice (more important than Smart Traveller) No matter how many times I am reminded to pack light it always seems to happen: heavy bag to lug around! I got a back pack wheelie one this trip and I'm pretty sure I ain't gonna use the harness part. That In itself could have saved me a couple a kilos. But. Guys: think - if you're pretty sure you ain't gonna read that book, leave it home! If you think you need to bring a couple of 'just in case' shirts...