About this blog

Tick tick tick. This travel blog is for the time poor but curious traveller who wants to see at a glance the top three things you really must tick on every trip.

Why three? Well they say good things come in threes, but really it’s my way of keeping this travel blog short and sweet. It also ties in nicely with the artistic form from the middle ages called a triptych– which is an arrangement of three pictures together that tell a story. Traditionally used as altarpieces to depict holy stories, I have adapted the triptych form to tell travel stories and used a little play on words, to call them trip ticks. For every place I visit, you’ll find the three things that I think get a big tick, so you can see at a glance what’s on offer. For those that want to dive deeper, I have also put together some itineraries,  travel tales, and off-the-radar tips as well.

About Me

My name is Sally and my nickname is Sunset Sal as I’m somewhat obsessed with sunsets, particularly over water and accompanied by champagne. I love the ocean, the wilder the better, but am also drawn to mountains especially if they are covered with snow, have long bump runs and the odd couloir.

I’m a travel junkie, and love discovering emerging destinations and finding off-kilter places that shift your mindset. In my professional life I’ve been an advertising copywriter, university lecturer, digital learning designer and academic researcher with a keen interest in intercultural communication So when I travel, I love to tap into the cultural nuances of a place and unearth what makes the people and the town tick.

Naturally, I am also obsessed with food and wine and fun-fact, the first place I visit on arrival is the supermarket to see the foods the region produces and how the locals eat.

If you would like to stay in contact with my adventures let me know via my contact page.