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17/10/2025

Travelling solo with your child isn’t always easy — but it can be deeply rewarding.

In this beautiful piece, our regular contributor Elise Dyer shares her experience of navigating airports, expectations, and emotions as a single parent abroad. From the practical to the personal, she reflects on what it means to create joyful, meaningful memories — even when the journey feels uncertain.

Whether you’re planning your first solo trip with your little one or simply dreaming of future adventures, this is a gentle, empowering read.

By Elise Dyer, Clinical Associate Psychologist & Regular Contributor As both a travelling psychologist and a single parent to my nine-year-old daughter, I understand the unique blend of excitement and anxiety that comes with planning your first solo trip with your child. The questions that kept me a...

10/10/2025

Three cities, seven days, and a journey through history, psychology, and quiet connection. Here’s your guide to Munich, Vienna & Budapest — a fast-paced itinerary with space to pause, reflect, and grow. From Freud’s apartment to rooftop cocktails on the Danube, this trip blends culture, emotion, and curiosity in every moment.

Dr Charlotte Russell, Clinical Psychologist & Founder This article contains affiliate links. This means that if you book through the links provided this blog will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Three cities and countries, seven days, and a journey that moves through history, culture,....

03/10/2025

Wild skies, quiet beaches, and the kind of coastal walks that stir something deep. This 3-day itinerary comes from our regular contributor Elise, a local who knows how to capture the soul of the season.

By Elise Dyer, Clinical Associate Psychologist & Regular Contributor As a psychologist who's made Cornwall my home, I've learned that autumn is when this stunning peninsula truly reveals its magic. The summer crowds have dispersed, the light takes on a golden quality that photographers dream about,....

01/10/2025

If you're thinking of visiting Vienna, don't miss the Freud museum. It's a small but inspiring place for any therapist or student

As a clinical psychologist, visiting the Freud Museum in Vienna felt less like sightseeing and more like a quiet pilgrimage. Nestled in an elegant suburb of Vienna, this was once Freud’s home and consulting room—a place where psychoanalysis was born. Stepping through its doors, I was entering th...

19/09/2025

Singapore isn’t just a destination, it’s a sensory experience. From hawker stalls to heritage dishes, this one-day culinary journey is packed with bold tastes, cultural stories, and the kind of meals that linger in memory long after the last bite. If you’re curious about how food connects us to place, identity, and emotion — this one’s for you.

Dr Nicola Cann, Sleep Psychologist & Regular Contributor If you judge a city by its food, Singapore punches far above its weight. In the 2017 CNN Readers’ Choice survey of the World’s Best Foods, this tiny island-state claimed four of the top fifty spots—a remarkable feat for a country with fe...

12/09/2025

Craving a reset before winter? Split is the perfect autumn city break; warm days, fewer crowds, and a coastline that invites you to slow down and soak it all in. If you’re looking for culture, calm, and a little sunshine to recharge your creativity, this one’s for you.

This guide contains affiliate links. This means that if you book through the links provided, this blog may receive a small commission at no cost to you. Split is one of those cities that feels effortlessly alive. It’s not polished or postcard-perfect in the way Dubrovnik is, and that’s exactly w...

11/09/2025

Manchester’s Markets are going to be big this year as Albert Square re-opens after years of renovation. Here’s my guide to making the most of your visit

Manchester at Christmas feels like stepping into a snow globe; twinkling lights, the scent of bratwurst in the air, and that unmistakable buzz of people wrapped up in scarves, clutching mulled wine and laughing under fairy-lit stalls. As a local, I’ve been visiting the Manchester Christmas Markets...

05/09/2025

NEW: This 5-day North Wales itinerary is a carefully crafted journey from someone who grew up here and knows how much this region has to offer, even in a short space of time.

It’s designed for travellers who want to connect deeply but don’t have weeks to wander. You'll explore castles, coastlines, mountains and quiet villages. Each stop chosen to help you experience the richness of Welsh culture, history, and landscape without feeling rushed.

And yes, I’ll even explain (as a psychologist!) why some Welsh sounds are so tricky to pronounce.

If you're thinking about visiting next summer, it's worth booking early; accommodation in this region fills up fast, especially in the most scenic spots.

I no longer live in North Wales, but it’s a huge part of me. I grew up here, surrounded by rugged peaks and windswept coastlines, and spent countless school trips scrambling through forests, kayaking across glassy lakes, and hiking up Snowdon on sponsored walks that felt like rites of passage. Bac...

29/08/2025

From ancient Athens to cliffside sunsets in Santorini — this 10-day Greece itinerary is your blueprint for soulful travel. Think island-hopping, mythic ruins, fava dips, and the kind of views that stay with you long after you’ve unpacked. Ready to fall in love with Greece all over again?

Dr Charlotte Russell, Clinical Psychologist & Founder This article contains affiliate links. This means that if you book through the links provided, this blog will receive a small commission at no cost to you. I’ve been travelling in Greece for over 20 years, and it’s a country I return to again...

27/08/2025

This week I've joined forces with fellow therapists to offer tips on inspiring creativity

Dr Charlotte Russell and guest contributors Like therapy, there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to speaking creativity. In this article, I’ve joined forces with three wonderful fellow therapists to explore what sparks our own creative energy and how you can cultivate yours. From quiet moment...

20/08/2025

Ever been scammed while travelling? You’re not alone. In my latest article, I explore the psychology behind travel scams — why we fall for them, how scammers exploit our psychology, and what we can do to protect ourselves.

Dr Charlotte Russell, Clinical Psychologist & Founder Travel opens the door to wonder, discovery, and transformation, but it also exposes us to unfamiliar environments where our psychological defences may be lowered. Scams thrive when travellers touch down, not just because travellers are geographic...

15/08/2025

NEW: I’m pretty picky when it comes to books but these are some of my absolute favourites. I share an overview of each as well as key psychological themes. I’m also telling you when and where I think you should read them, so think of them as book prescriptions from me to you!

Dr Charlotte Russell, Clinical Psychologist & Founder There’s something quietly powerful about reading while you travel. It’s not just about passing time on a plane or lounging by the pool, it’s about creating space. Space to reflect, to imagine, to reconnect with parts of yourself that get bu...

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