The FCO are the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. But what does that mean, and what do they do? Here’s a guide to the FCO and how they can help you travel wiser. Who are the FCO? The FCO is the government department leading the UK’s foreign policy. They represent our government overseas as well as […]
advice
Calakmul: Tips for visiting Mexico’s hidden Mayan ruins
If you’re reading this blog post, you’re probably planning – or at least thinking of – visiting Calakmul. It’s no mean feat, and a big trip to plan so without further ado, here are some top tips for visiting Mexico’s hidden Mayan ruins… What is Calakmul? First of all, what is Calakmul? In short Calakmul, […]
Top tips for completing your PhD when you have kids (from the PhD parent community)
Completing your PhD when you have kids can most certainly be a challenge BUT it is not impossible! There are plenty of PhD parents amongst the research community. Yes, it may be difficult to manage your time sometimes. Yes, you will probably be VERY busy. But also- yes- it can be done! Fortunately I completed […]
5 Top Tips for Flying when Pregnant
This post was last updated on June 21st, 2019 at 03:04 pmFlying when pregnant can be a daunting prospect. Taking care of your unborn child and yourself are of the utmost importance, which makes many mums-to-be question whether it is in fact safe to travel when pregnant. Well, I can assure you that taking a […]
How we can afford family travel so often (and how you could too)
This post was last updated on June 21st, 2019 at 03:04 pmHow can we afford family travel so often? This is a question that I get asked a lot! Nope, sadly we are not rich, we haven’t come into money and I do not get ‘free’ trips as a travel blogger (maybe I could if […]
How to Write an Awesome Results and Discussion Chapter
Knowing how to write an awesome results and discussion chapter is a super important part of your research project, dissertation or thesis. However, this is the chapter(s) that most people lose marks on! Why do most people get the lowest marks for their research and discussion chapter? In my several years’ experience of supervising and […]