Booking your first, solo trip away is such an exciting prospect, whether that’s a backpacking adventure, a gap year or just a well-deserved break. It can also be a tad scary however, navigating your way around an unknown place, finding your feet in a different culture and being away from the comfort of your home. For me, staying safe was also something that heavily played on my mind the first time I traveled solo.
It’s not difficult to see why the Lake District is such a popular destination for keen hikers and walkers. Even in the frosty last days of December and early January, the Lake District was a hive of activity, with people running with their dogs, walking off that Christmas pudding and enjoying the stunning scenery that this area is renown for.
At the end of last year, I started a new series on Edits Of Jo called A Local’s Guide to which features wonderfully talented voices from the travel community and their experiences of their hometown/city. Although I love nothing more than getting stuck into a good ol’ travel book (ideally with a pull-out map at the back), I also search the internet for posts that show a locals perspective to a particular area I’m planning a trip to.
Happy 2019! How is everyone doing? Hope you had a wonderful mince-pie-and-turkey-filled Christmas and a relaxing start to 2019. If Christmas isn’t your favourite time of the year, then I’m sending a big ol’ hug over to you.
If you’re a regular reader of Edits Of Jo, then you’ll know that I’ve recently started a Local’s Guide to Series to end 2018 with a bang and hopefully give you some travel inspiration for 2019. I often find that the best travel tips come from those who are local to the area. I’m thrilled to have a fellow publishing pal, Sam, feature on the blog this week.
Having moved countries in 2017, I’ve spent much of the past year asking locals for their top recommendations of where to explore in my new home of Edinburgh, Scotland. Whilst travel books are brilliant, sometimes you just can’t beat top recommendations and tips from the locals.