The Travelling Ladybug

Hey! I'm Melanie a part British-part Italian travel blogger and aspiring travel journalist, and I am....NOT....a full-time travelling ladybug, much as I would wish I could be.

 

It's amazing how you see all of these fantastic stories of fantastically inspiring individuals who have quit their jobs, sold everything and packed their backpacks with a one-way airplane ticket with the freedom to explore.

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That is not me.

 

I am a thirty-something year old balancing a full time job, music teaching and artistic pursuits with my love of travel. What this blog aims to show you and hopefully also inspire you, is what is possible to do in-between your typical 9-5 (or more like 7-5 for me) intense jobs and mortgage-paying responsibilities. 

 

So first question to ask: what does travel mean to you?

For me, it is all about discovering new places and cultures with my camera in hand, while having a relaxing time and absorbing great experiences! From overland road-trips and backpacking tours, to cruising, short weekend city-breaks, camping, and the relaxing do-nothing-but-read beach holidays, I certainly am not a one-size-fits-all holiday-kinda gal.  The important thing for me is getting away and switching off from the daily routines.

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My travel philosophy in four words: 

Plan. Experience. Share. Repeat.

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So join me in this blog as I share with you my hints & tips to maximise your next excursion away from the house: be it a business trip, 3-day weekender, a day out from a cruise or full 3-week road-trip. Check out my travel hacks and resources, as well as some world-inspired recipes and photographic portfolio of this wonderful planet we call home.

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The Travelling Ladybug 🐞

xx