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Travel has been woven into my life for as long as I can remember. It started with those childhood summer holidays, when my parents would bundle my sister and me into the car and drive from France to Spain, long, hot journeys that somehow felt magical. A few years later came the trip that changed everything: a coast‑to‑coast road adventure across the USA, beginning in Florida and ending in California. I didn’t know it then, but those early experiences planted the seed for a lifelong love of exploring the world.

Since those teenage years, I’ve kept travelling whenever I can, from short European breaks to long‑haul journeys across continents. I’ve now visited six of the seven continents on our blue planet, and each trip has left its mark, new cultures, new landscapes, new stories, and the kind of memories that stay with you long after the suitcase is unpacked.

If you’re planning a trip, reminiscing about your travels, or simply curious about what the world looks like through my eyes, I hope you enjoy exploring these stories. Travel has shaped my life, and as long as I’m able, I’ll keep adding new chapters to this collection.

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Airport terminal scene with multiple airline logos and planes on the tarmac.

From Laker to Lufthansa

Location: Various countries around the world.

Summary: I was asked the other day if I had flown with a certain airline, and it got me thinking of all the different airlines I have travelled with over the years. My first flight was with Freddie Lakers Sky train from LGW to Miami. It was my first-ever flight and since then, I have taken hundreds of flights with over 30 different airlines. The last one that I currently have booked is with Lufthansa on a journey from the Dominican Republic to Spain via Frankfurt.

Alan Morris 12 minutes read
Read more: From Laker to Lufthansa
Illustrated world map showing seven continents with iconic landmarks.

Seven Continents of Earth

Location: Planet Earth

Summary: One of my bucket list wishes is to travel to all seven continents of earth. Earth’s seven continents offer wildly different landscapes, cultures, and travel experiences. From wildlife and wilderness to iconic cities and ancient history, each continent has its signature appeal for travellers.

Alan Morris 5 minutes read
Read more: Seven Continents of Earth
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