My blogs are mainly about type 1 diabetes, travel inspo, and sometime’s a mixture of both, and I’ve tried my best to organise everything in my menu at the top of each page, but here they all are in case you want to read the beautiful mess that is all of them!
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All About Insulin: Understanding Basal, Bolus, Storage, Travelling & Safety
Insulin is a crucial hormone responsible for blood sugar management. It helps with the conversion of sugar to energy, but it requires proper understanding and management. When I was first diagnosed, it took some time to get my head around the fact that I would be injecting insulin for the rest of my life. I…
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Exploring the Yorkshire Dales: Travel Guide
The Yorkshire Dales is a beautiful National Park in the north of England, with lots of picturesque villages, nature trails, and stunning countryside. As I used to live in York, this area was conveniently close by, and made for a perfect weekend trip. Fountains Abbey Fountains Abbey, along with Studley Royal Water Garden, is part…
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Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Travel Guide: Weekend Itinerary
Uluru is a UNESCO World Heritage site with rich cultural significance. The site is considered sacred by the traditional owners of the land, so be respectful and pay attention to sensitive sites where no photos are allowed. How to get to Uluru Surprisingly, there is a regional airport which serves Uluru called “Ayers Rock Airport,…
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Costa Rica Travel Guide: 2 Week Itinerary
In May 2023, we had the holiday of a lifetime – two weeks in Costa Rica! With its many hikes, wildlife tours, and national parks, Costa Rica offers something for everyone. We spent a lot of time planning our itinerary, so it would be a shame not to share it! Getting here: This itinerary is…
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A Type 1 Diabetic’s Guide to a Working Holiday Visa in Australia
If this extremely niche guide on navigating a working holiday visa in Australia as a Type 1 Diabetic applies to you, I have officially reached my target audience! I’m Lydia, I have T1D, and I’m currently in Australia on a WHV. I’ve put together some helpful information and links to relevant websites I have picked…




