Spin the Windrose

sustainable travel & lifestyle blog (no longer active)

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  • Bangkok to Siem Reap: Avoiding the scams at Poipet border crossing

    Bangkok to Siem Reap: Avoiding the scams at Poipet border crossing

    James and I had done some extensive research on the border crossing from Thailand to Cambodia in Poipet, after learning about common scams from the Lonely Planet Southeast Asia on a Shoestring guide book, as well as from forums and blogs online and from other backpackers. We were determined to cross the border without falling […]

    Abbi

    April 11, 2015
    asia
    aranyaprathet, aranyaprathet to poipet, asia, bangkok, bangkok to siem reap, border crossing, border scam, cambodia, cambodian, crossing the border, poipet, poipet border, poipet border crossing, siem reap, thai, thailand, thailand to cambodia
  • Why I fell in love with Goa

    Why I fell in love with Goa

    In February, James and I spent 10 days in Southern Goa in the region of Canacona. Stepping off the sleeper train after a 43-hour journey from Delhi, we were tired, hot, and thoroughly looking forward to relaxing in the sun. I absolutely fell in love with Goa – here’s why: The choice of food I […]

    Abbi

    April 9, 2015
    asia, india
    goa, india
  • A Few Last Minute Tips for your Year Abroad in France

    A Few Last Minute Tips for your Year Abroad in France

    As I write this, many UK students will be preparing themselves for their Third Year Abroad. It’s crazy to think that this time two years ago I was making last minute preparations for my move to Pau, France, to start my 8-month placement as an English Language Assistant! I remember feeling extremely nervous and excited, […]

    Abbi

    September 25, 2014
    Europe, france, study abroad, work and travel
    erasmus, france, teaching english
  • 10 free things to do in Rome

    10 free things to do in Rome

    Anyone who knows me personally will know that I am completely and utterly in love with the Italian capital and it is my dream to live there one day. I visited Rome this summer on a minuscule budget (having already spent the last of my student loan!), so most of the trip revolved around finding […]

    Abbi

    September 19, 2014
    budget travel, Europe, italy
    europe, italy, rome
  • Welcome!

    Welcome!

    Hello and welcome to my blog!  My name is Abbi and I’m a 22 year old languages graduate with a passion for travel. I wanted to start this blog to share my past experiences abroad with other travel-lovers – I am hoping to embark on my biggest trip yet next year and aim to continue […]

    Abbi

    August 20, 2014
    Uncategorized
    travel, travelblog, welcome
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