20 May, 2019

Blogging on the road


As you read this, I’m in my second city in a new country today, and I'm probably out sightseeing. Though I have read that there is a saying from this town, which goes something along the lines of ... “you can forget your lunchbox, but never forget your umbrella!” Hopefully I’m not getting too wet! (If you follow my Instagram “at travellingMali” you’ll be able to see where I am.)

This month is definitely going to be one of those times I can be appreciative of all I can do because I don’t have children. It isn’t neutral (see my last post), it is very definitely a positive in my life this month and next. You see, my sister-in-law and family came to this country during the April school holidays. They missed the cherry blossoms (there’s a hint) because they were tied to school holidays, and my brother-in-law was frustrated that there were theme parks and comic museums to visit, when he wanted some culture. My sister-in-law was complaining that the kids didn’t like experimenting with food, so I’m not sure how much she was able to do so. We aren’t getting the cherry blossoms either, but we’re happily avoiding the theme parks and comic museums, and we’re also able to avoid some of the crowds, because we’ve avoided most countries’ school holidays. And I’m looking forward to the food, as I write this in advance. I am very grateful about that.

Blogging when travelling is not always easy. Over the next few weeks, I’ve written some posts in advance, and I’m going to repost a couple too. Some of the big hitters, which have had a big audience, might be worth revisiting. I’ll be in and out of No Kidding regularly, and will try to keep up with comments, and with your blogs too.

7 comments:

  1. I hope you're having a marvelous time, wherever you are! I feel like when you travel, it's like "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego." I have my guesses...

    I'm glad your travels are bringing up positive no-children moments. I'm not on Instagram, so hopefully you'll reveal where you've been when you come back!

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  2. I'm so enjoying your Instagram pix. I lived in that country many years ago and you're making me nostalgic.

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  3. I'm so happy you're doing what you enjoy. Happy Travels!! :)

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  4. i'm so glad i read your post today because it reminded me to follow you on instagram! I have a fun weekend coming up which is currently a plus of not having kids.

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  5. I've just followed you on instagram and I have to say, those photos are amazing. You are a really good photographer! Hope you are having a lovely holiday

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  6. I am enjoying your IG posts! :) It's tough to find time to blog while you're travelling (even when I'm just at my parents' house, it can be hard!), but I/we will look forward to hearing more about your travels when you return!

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  7. I am beyond excited at reading about your travels and seeing your posts. I’m having a wee social media sabbatical as I’ve studying etc to finish off here before heading on my own travels - but wanted you to know I’m loving everything you’re posting! Beer shots included!

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