November 2017 - My Midlands Life

Month: November,2017

Five ideas to beat the dreaded jet lag

The majority of my work travel over the past couple of years has been decidedly long-haul, which means that as well as getting to discover some incredible places, I’ve also enjoyed my fair share of jet lag (going both east and west). I’ve definitely reached the point where I genuinely get super excited about any […]

What’s in my carry-on? 7 things I won’t fly without!

9th November 2017 1 Comment

As I’ve mentioned before, most of the travel I do is for work and I’m usually away for around 12 weeks of the year. The majority of this travel is long-haul (i.e. flights of around 7 hours or more). I also travel to multiple destinations in one trip, which can mean anything up to about […]

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Hello! I’m Catherine and I travel for around 10 weeks of the year with my day job (and a few more just for fun!). I set up this travel blog to share my tips and tricks for making the most of your travel by getting great value for money and maximising your time when you’re away. I also review some of my favourite travel accessories and post other general travel advice/trip posts. All my tips are based on my personal travel experiences both in the UK and around the world. I hope my blog helps you make the most of your travels and gives you some travel inspiration!