The next stop on our USA road trip was Atlanta. It was the first big city we had seen in months and felt slightly overwhelming to be suddenly surrounded by skyscrapers. We decided to stay a little bit out of the city centre to keep costs low, however, we quickly realised it was a bit … More Exploring Atlanta’s Martin Luther King Jr. district
Charleston was the first place we visited after our time working at camp ended. It was only a 3-hour drive away and gave us our first taste of independence. We spent four days relaxing in our beautiful Airbnb, cooking dinners, sitting on the balcony, drinking and most importantly exploring this historic city. It was the … More Charleston & The edge of America
Deciding on a travel route across the US can be overwhelming. There are so many incredible cities, national parks and beach towns to chose from, so where do you begin? This can become particularly difficult to organise if you are still working at an American summer camp and trying to plan your future adventure, whilst … More How to plan a travel route across the USA
1) Get out of your comfort zone! It’s easy to get stuck in a routine and rely on having the safety of friends and family around, so do something to challenge yourself. There’s nothing like flying miles across the world alone to a camp in the middle of nowhere, to push you out of your … More 5 Reason you should work at an American summer camp
The first place I really got a chance to explore in the US was Savannah. It’s not a place I had ever heard of previously, let alone though to visit so I’m really grateful that I got the opportunity to spend a long weekend there. For those of you that don’t know, Savannah is the … More How to spend a weekend in Savannah
If you’ve never been to an American summer camp deciding what to take can be a bit of a guessing game. The kids themselves usually take everything they own, and I mean everything, they have their huge luggage shipped to camp. Unfortunately, when you’re trying to cram three months worth of stuff into a 22k … More What should I pack for Camp America?
Dreaming of the picture-perfect American summer? You’ve decided you want to spend your days looking after kids, swimming in lakes and hiking mountains, but don’t know where to begin? Applying to summer camps can be a long and complicated process so there are several companies to make this (slightly) easier for you. The main two … More How to work at an American summer camp
Planning to head to Greece to soak up the sun this summer? But not sure which island to choose? Picking the right island can be tricky and there are so many amazing options to choose from. Mykonos and Santorini have notably been the most popular in recent years but are also the most pricey. For … More Why Crete should be your next Greek island
Greek food is by far my favourite in the Mediterranean, it’s delicious, rich and healthy (ish). So for your next holiday to Greece I’ve made a list of my top picks to try. 1) Tzatziki and fresh bread This simple classic is a starter in almost every restaurant for a reason. If you think you’ve … More 6 Traditional Greek Dishes you must try!
I remember the first time I went to a festival I had just turned 16, I was incredibly excited but also incredibly naive. I didn’t really know what to expect other than fun, freedom, seeing my favourite bands and partying with my friends for 5 days. Festivals can differ massively, from family-friendly to hardcore party … More Festival Do’s and Don’ts
