Geraldine Forster

LATEST ARTICLES ( 32 )

• Volunteering in the Philippines

  BACKPACKERGRANNY To all my loyal and beautiful followers Firstly I would like to take this moment to say; I hope you had a fantastic Christmas with lots of... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2021 TRAVEL

• Cairns and Cape Tribulation

  CAPTIVATING CAIRNES CAPE TRIBULATION Traveller, there are no paths. Paths are made by walking. Original Australian Proverb BACKPACKERGRANNY After four... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2021 TRAVEL

• Tribute to the Thai People

  I LOVE THE THAI PEOPLE Thai people are proud and hard-working people. When the little Tuk Tuk man or street vendor calls out to try and generate some business, ... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2021 TRAVEL

• Volunteering in the Philippines

  By GERALDINE ANN FORSTER (Backpacker Granny) To all my loyal and beautiful followers Firstly I would like to take this moment to say; I hope you had a... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2021 TRAVEL

• Busy Day Bus Bangkok

  

  The best way to see Bangkok What a crazy fun day. BACKPACKERGRANNY One thing has to be said for the public transport in Bangkok and that is that it is really... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2020 TRAVEL

• Australia

  Awesome Australia What a beautiful, spellbinding country! The very first time I visited awesome Australia was approximately twenty years ago. If I am sincere,... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2020 TRAVEL

• Backpackergranny Falls Ill in Vietnam

  Backpackgranny falls ill in Vietnam. I am dedicating this post to my fantastic Sister Sharon Porter.She has been my rock during a challenging time. Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2019 TRAVEL

• Train Journey 2011

  Back to Bangkok in the time of Floods in Thailand 2011 One morning I finally said farewell to all my wonderful friends in Penang, and made my way to... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2019 TRAVEL

• Train Journey 2011

  Back to Bangkok in the time of Floods in Thailand 2011 One morning I finally said farewell to all my wonderful friends in Penang, and made my way to... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2019 TRAVEL

• Philippines Revisited

  Port Barton After many years, I have returned to the Philippines. The last time I was in this stunning country was in 2013 when the horrendous hurricane... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2019 TRAVEL

• Return to the Philippines

  My Return to The Philippines Port Barton After many years, I have returned to the Philippines. The last time I was in this stunning country was in 2013 when... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2019 TRAVEL

• My Love of The Thai People

  I have been visiting Thailand since 1992 and often spending several months in this utterly spectacular and awe-inspiring country. Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2019 TRAVEL

• A Broken Wrist in Japan

  Hello one and all, I have to apologise profusely for not having written very much lately. You know how it is, one gets into idle mode, and other things crop up... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2019 TRAVEL

• Four Days in Chiang Mai

  

  A memorable interlude Chiang Mai How I spent a memorable interlude in Chiang Mai. With almost one year of absence, returned to Bangkok in Thailand, I was feelin... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2018 TRAVEL

• The Dentist

  DentophobiaMy visits to the Dentist Hello everybody, OH, dear Lordy! What a traumatic time for poor Backpacker Granny. In other words, I am in the throes of... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2018 TRAVEL

• Frau Has Lost Her Knickers!

  

  Frau has lost her knickers. This a very funny story about Frau who lost her knickers. I hope you enjoy this crazy happening.   As any hard and fast backpacker... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2017 TRAVEL

• Flight from Barcelona to London

  

  Flying from Barcelona to London should be a piece of cake. How stupid can I get? I had been spending a few days in Barcelona and was returning to London. Since... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2017 TRAVEL

• A Hectic Bus Ride from Udaipur to Mumbai

  

  My bus trip from Udaipur to Mumbai. The first time I visited Udaipur in India. I admit that I was a complete travel wimp! Travel wimps are sad souls who want... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2017 TRAVEL

• The Sinister Tuk Tuk.

  

  Lately with so much publicity with the press, magazines and TV appearances, I have been asked many times what has been my most scary moment travelling solo. I... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2017 TRAVEL

• Do You Feel Fear to Travel Solo?

  

  FEAR…. Forever - Evading - Alternate - Roads. Are you afraid to travel alone? Fear is the biggest deterrent against living life as we wish to live it. Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2017 TRAVEL