The Travel Vine

01/11/2026

Take me back to last season, when Manchester United were flying up the league table after a tricky start and ended up finishing 3rd! Then the new season starts, and I am brimming with confidence, and now, 13 games in, we are languishing in 17th!!!!!!!!

Looking at this photo today, wearing my United shirt, brings up a lot of mixed feelings. Twelve months ago I would wear this badge with absolute pride overseas. But after the run of performances lately, watching them does not even make me angry anymore; it just makes me sad...

Sad that the current players do not seem to care...

Sad that we have incompetent owners who are reactionary and clueless...

Sad that we are probably going to get ANOTHER MANAGER, to repeat the same cycle again...

I'm Tired.

I pray for Manchester United to become fan-owned one day, so we can decide what happens to our club.

I had to dig this shirt out of my wardrobe today because I hadn't worn it in weeks, and honestly, for a little bit, I felt bad. But then I look at how the players are with everyone lately. Heads down when entering the stadium, not signing autographs, not stopping outside the training ground to acknowledge the fans... What has happened to our club?

In 6 weeks, I am heading to the UK for a long-awaited trip - the first time in 9 years! And I have got tickets to a game. It will be the first time I will have been to a match in over 30 years. However... I have gone from super excited to honestly dreading it a little bit.

I wish I could wind back the clock to days like this in Singapore, standing in front of the stunning House of Tan Teng Niah. I had seen photos of this historic 1900 Chinese villa in Little India for ages and thought it was too pretty to be true, but on my work trip last year our tour leader learnt just how much I was dying to see this beautiful Peranakan-style house, made it happen, and I was so happy. It is not yet World Heritage listed, but it defo should be. Here is hoping things turn around. 🔴🟡🔵

#𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺

18/10/2026

If you told me a travel agent could almost miss her own famil trip because she lost her passport... I would have laughed. 🤦‍♀️ Yes, it actually happened, but thankfully disaster was averted because missing out on the Mandai Rainforest Resort would have been completely unforgivable!

As part of an agent famil last year, I checked into this eco-luxury sanctuary hidden deep in the Singaporean jungle, and I seriously didn't want to leave. Touring the stunning Treehouse cabin pods gave me instant FOMO (I wanted to move right in!), and walking right next to the resort had me spotting huge monitor lizards and stingrays. Plus, wandering through the rooftop garden, looking out from the infinity pool at the misty jungle in the distance... it genuinely didn't feel like Singapore at all.

Catch the full review on the blog, where I’m breaking down every detail, room tip, and photo from the trip—including the major attraction sitting right on its doorstep!

✨ Head to the link in my bio or check out the full review here: thetravelvine.blog/from-near-disaster-to-eco-luxury-my-stay-at-singapores-mandai-rainforest-resort/

Have you ever had a pre-trip travel disaster that almost ruined an adventure? Tell me I'm not the only one in the comments! 👇

Mandai Wildlife Reserve

14/09/2026

Hey everyone... 👋

Last year I was lucky enough to go to South America with an awesome bunch of travel agents, and had an amazing 9 days there! It's taken a while, but I have finally posted my first post about Buenos Aires and the wonderful adventures we had in this city on day one. 🇦🇷✨

I think I ended up doing about 15,000 steps that day! Our awesome local guide definitely kept us on our toes, showing us around. One of the highlights was standing in the Plaza de Mayo, looking up at the iconic Casa Rosada (The Pink Palace). It's the official workplace of the President of Argentina, famous for its striking pink walls and rich history, including the iconic balcony where Eva Perón gave her legendary speeches. 🏛️💖

Read Part One over on the blog: https://thetravelvine.blog/3-days-in-buenos-aires-argentina-the-ultimate-first-timers-guide-part-one/

Have you been to Buenos Aires? What did you think of it as a place to visit? I can’t wait to go back one day ✈️💭.

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06/09/2026

The last few months have been quite stressful. 🥴 Before I get to the good stuff, I need to vent for a second. I've been offline because a horrible company decided to illegally take my blog down and block access to my account. I honestly don't understand why big corporations do this. I mean, what satisfaction could they possibly get from being such total snakes? 🐍 Anyway, I am officially back online and so incredibly relieved that this whole debacle is almost fully resolved.

Honestly, it's been a really difficult few months. Between this blog issue, some tough health struggles, and looking ahead at a very hectic next year, I've been needing some light at the end of the tunnel.

Which is why I am SO excited to finally share that my family and I are heading to the UK for Christmas! 🇬🇧🎄✨

Of course, I'm super keen to visit all the beautiful Christmas markets and catch up with as many family and friends as possible while we are there, and we are planning on visiting heaps of new places we've never been to before. I am especially hoping my daughter gets to see snow for the very first time! ❄️😊

Bring on a British Christmas! ❤️🧥🌨️

We also just hit a major milestone on our vacation countdown app-we are officially at less than 100 days until we jet off! 🛫

This photo was taken around 12 years ago on London Bridge, and looking at it makes me realise just how much I've missed London. I cannot wait to go back, get some up-to-date photos, and explore more of this fantastic city.

Anywhere you recommend I visit? Let me know if the comments 😊

29/04/2026

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I’m so excited to share my latest post on one of my favourite places on the South Coast, just a short drive from home and only two hours from Sydney, Jervis Bay 🌊

Think impossibly white sand 🤍, aqua blue water that looks photoshopped 💙, and dolphins swimming right alongside the boat 🐬

This is a place I keep coming back to again and again, and it never gets old. Read the full post to see why it absolutely deserves a spot on your Aussie bucket list ✨

When planning a trip to Australia, it’s easy to focus on the big names like Sydney, Melbourne, the Great Ocean Road or Uluru. But some of the most memorable places sit just beyond the usual tourist trail. Since moving to the South Coast of New South Wales in 2019, I’ve explored a lot of this

12/04/2026

If there was ever a fun, colourful and vibrant place to visit, it’s Valparaíso in Chile 🇨🇱✨ Streets bursting with murals, bold street art around every corner and so much character, it honestly felt like walking through an open-air gallery.

This shot was taken on a very hot day… and we were all slightly worse for wear after celebrating our last night in Chile 😅 But even with the heat and a bit of a hangover, I couldn’t help but fall completely in love with this place.

We only spent three days in this incredible country, but it left such an impression on me. It’s definitely somewhere I’ll be coming back to explore properly one day.

Next week, I’ve got a brand new blog post coming where I’ll be sharing tips on one of my favourite places close to home, so keep an eye out 👀 If you’re already dreaming about your next trip, you’ll find plenty more inspiration over on my blog 🌍✈️

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29/03/2026

I’m not usually a w**e drinker, but in surroundings like this… I could definitely be convinced! 🍷 And in Chile no less… country number 22 for me! However, the day didn’t exactly start that way. We woke up to bad storms, and it was so rough that I honestly thought our w**ery visit would be cancelled.

The drive there wasn’t much better, with misty mountains in the distance and rain lashing against the coach windows the whole way 🌧️ It felt like one of those days where nothing quite goes to plan… and then somehow, the moment we arrived, the sun came out. Perfect timing ☀️

While everyone was busy making their own w**e (yawn 😴), I took the opportunity to wander off and explore the property instead. And honestly, I’m so glad I did. I had the place almost entirely to myself, just as golden hour hit, casting the most beautiful glow over the vineyards and making everything look even more incredible in photos ✨

Moments like this are exactly why I love to travel 🤍

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30/11/2025

One of the things I love the most about Buenos Aires was the surprise around every corner. Like their stunning cathedral which could rival St.Peters Basilica at the Vatican in terms of beauty 😍

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18/10/2025

Ever dreamed of wandering through the most colourful neighbourhood in Buenos Aires? 🇦🇷🎨

If not, you should definitely add it to your bucket list! For a massive football (soccer) fan like me, this vibrant neighbourhood was one of the spots I was most looking forward to visiting. Home to the legendary Boca Juniors and their iconic stadium, La Bombonera, La Boca bursts with energy — from its brightly painted houses and lively street murals to locals dancing tango along Caminito Street. 💃💛💙

When we visited, Boca Juniors had a match that night, so fans were already gathering in the nearby bars, soaking up the pre-game atmosphere. There was a real buzz in the air, and combined with the street art and South American vibes, I could have happily stayed all night! 🌆

Would you love to wander through La Boca or catch a game at La Bombonera one day? 💭

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11/10/2025

Walking around Buenos Aires 🇦🇷, one of the coolest cities I’ve ever visited 😎, I was struck by how many powerful murals and pieces of graffiti I came across, like this one 🎨. In Spanish, it says “Ni Olvido, Ni Perdón,” which translates to “Neither Forgetfulness Nor Forgiveness.”

Around 40 years ago, during Argentina’s dictatorship, many people were taken and never seen again 💔. In response, the mothers of the missing began to protest, wearing the white headscarves you can see here — a symbol of their fight for truth and justice ✊🤍.

Have you been to Buenos Aires? What did you think of it as a place to visit? I can’t wait to go back one day ✈️💭.

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