Travelling beyond cultural boundaries
Connecting with people, art, and adventure along the way
About
Hi! I’m Hannah, a countryside born – city based travel addict, cultural enthusiast, aspiring artist, blogger, dancer, and crime novel lover. Follow me as I continue to discover, explore, and adventure around the world.
Blog
The Cultural Passport takes a more authentic look at cultures and communities around the world, learning about local art, culture, and everything in between. Oh and a few travel tips and tricks too!
Art
Documenting my travels around the world through sketching and watercolour painting, I aim to capture the beauty and character of a place, giving others the same experience as a souvenir, snapshot, or gift.
” You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”
Mae West
Latest Blog Posts
- The Travel items you don’t actually needSome people have a set packing list formed through years of travel and experience that works for basically every trip, and others can simply throw things in a bag and are good to go. I go for the former. When I set off for my round the world trip a few years agoContinue reading “The Travel items you don’t actually need”
- Walking the Thames PathWhenever I’m in London, I love to spend the whole afternoon strolling along the south bank of the Thames from Westminster to London Bridge. Starting at Waterloo station, the route goes from one Northern Line station to another, perfect when my feet are aching and honestly includes some of the best food, shopsContinue reading “Walking the Thames Path”
- It’s hard to Staycate when you want to goI’m pretty sure that if the word ‘staycation’ wasn’t popular before, it certainly is now. Previously seen as a way to have a simple and cheap getaway, the absence of international travel for the foreseeable future means it has become the norm in 2020, with people clinging on to adventures small and largeContinue reading “It’s hard to Staycate when you want to go”
- Top 10 Travel EssentialsWhether it’s a backpacking trip to India, a beach in Bali or a city break to New York, it’s all about being organized, lightweight and packing smart. Since setting off backpacking 4 years ago with a 20kg backpack (yes it was heavy!!) I have slowly learnt to pack lighter and smarter. That’s whyContinue reading “Top 10 Travel Essentials”
- A Walking Tour of CamdenAlthough courting famous landmarks of London culture, this stroll from Camden Town to Regents Park offers an edgier and more honest alternative to hectic inner-city walks. While the tube or hop on-hop off buses can get you to almost every tourist attraction in central London, this is the perfect walking route to swapContinue reading “A Walking Tour of Camden”
- Travel Strengthens RelationshipsTravel offers the worlds most incredible highs but also horrendous lows. Being away from everything you know and love, getting forced into unknown situations and experiencing culture shock is a scary prospect – but seeing how someone else deals with these situations can be a great showcase of their character. Seeing how youContinue reading “Travel Strengthens Relationships”
- Mastering the art of Hand Luggage OnlyWith many people looking to make the most of stay-cations or shorter trips to neighbouring countries, this is the perfect time to work on packing light and travelling with hand luggage only. Not having to spend what feels like hours standing at the baggage carousel; the ease of transportation to/from the airport andContinue reading “Mastering the art of Hand Luggage Only”
- Covent Garden to Carnaby Street–A Walking TourI love to walk everywhere when I visit London, as it’s the best way to get to know the city and experience all the little corners and hidden charms that are easily missed when taking the bus or tube. London is an incredibly beautiful and diverse city, something that can be easily overshadowedContinue reading “Covent Garden to Carnaby Street–A Walking Tour”
- The Highs and Lows of Bus Tour TravelWhen I embarked on my first big adventure to the other side of the world, I had absolutely no idea what to expect. I was flying straight from Asia for 5 weeks in New Zealand (2 with my best friend and 3 alone) with the main plan being to figure it out asContinue reading “The Highs and Lows of Bus Tour Travel”
- 10 Must Do’s on the Isle of WightThe travel industry has been hit hard over the past few months, and although we might be desperately clinging on to that autumn holiday abroad, the reality is that international travel is not going to return to “normal” for a while. But perhaps this gives us the perfect opportunity to explore more ofContinue reading “10 Must Do’s on the Isle of Wight”
- Childhood Travel MemoriesTravelling for me as a kid was less tropical oceans with palm trees and more windy camp grounds and indoor play areas. Maybe because we couldn’t afford to jet off abroad, or my parents simply couldn’t be bothered to fly with a child, but I absolutely loved it! It might be because IContinue reading “Childhood Travel Memories”
- 50 Inspirational Travel QuotesWith most of us stuck at home right now, the longing to get away and see something other than our house, workplace, or local supermarket is stronger than ever! Packing a bag, the chaos of an airport, setting in for the journey with headphones and a ton of snacks are a lot ofContinue reading “50 Inspirational Travel Quotes”
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