Hi there! I’m Ailsa Prideaux-Mooney. I’ve lived in many places, and travelled to many more. I had a lot of fun getting there and being there, wherever there happened to be at the time. I climbed a castle wall in Czesky Krumlov, abseiled down cliffs to go caving in the west of Ireland, slept on the beach in Paros, got chased by a swarm of bees in Vourvourou (ok that wasn’t fun, but it was exciting), learned flower arranging in Tokyo, found myself in the middle of a riot in Seoul, learned to snowboard in Salzburg, got lost in a labyrinth in Budapest and had my ice cream stolen by a gull in Cornwall.
And I’m just getting started.
If you’ve enjoyed what you’ve read so far, I’d love you to follow my travelogue. Remember, anyone who tries to tell you it’s a small world hasn’t tried to see it all.
Where's my backpack? 
Hey! Very nice blog Ailsa!! I just started following.. I see that you have seen so many places but not India. If you ever get a chance, do visit India.
Yes, thank you for passing by my blog nirmitkapoor.wordpress.com. I am new to blogs world so I am still trying to learn here. If you wish you can visit my blog to see India through my camera.. 🙂 Thanks again and best of luck.
Hi Nirmit, you’re right, I haven’t been to India yet but it’s a place I would dearly love to visit. What area are you from? xxx Ailsa
Yeah I am sure you will love India.. I am from Kanpur but now I am in New Delhi from last 7 years.. 🙂 And yes, you are always welcome to India. 🙂
Hi Ailsa, wWhat an awesome blog youhave here! Happy travels!
Hi chiaink, thanks for stopping by to say hello 🙂
ciao! luvFAB blog.
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Thanks, thebestdressup, glad you enjoyed it, join in the weekly travel theme if you like, I’d love to see you around. xxx
I am a first time blogger and am impressed with your site. I hope to learn to improve my site. So much to learn. It is always good to find someone else who enjoys traveling and meeting fellow travelers in this journey of life.
Hi Joan, I loved reading about your first trip to Paris. Isn’t it wonderful? There’s a really fun travel community on WordPress, welcome! I run weekly travel themes which you might enjoy. It’s a great way to ‘meet’ like-minded people.
Thank you so much. I am new to this and appreciate any tips on staying connected.
I enjoy your photographs and your awesome blog. 🙂
Hurrah, glad to make your e-acquaintance, Simon, join in the weekly travel theme and get to know this great community of travel lovers. 🙂
Hi there! Your blog is wonderful and I would like to let you know that I am nominating you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award! You can find the info here: http://lindsayamber.wordpress.com/2013/02/10/very-inspiring-blogger-award/
Yaay, thanks Lindsay, or should I say Coco Pop? I’m mad at Peter too, and I also believe in magic. 🙂
I love meeting fellow travellers & wanderers! I’m also on Twitter – @holliegraceanne. Happy blogging! 🙂
Hey there, holliegraceanne, just followed you on twitter, glad to make your tweetship! 🙂 Ailsa
Hi Ailsa! Always nice to come across a fellow adventurer online. Love the look of your blog. Cheers from Edinburgh
Hi there, I have spent far too little time in Scotland (something I shall have to remedy in the future!) but I did get to Edinburgh for a short visit and fell in love with it. xxx
Amazing work!!!
Thanks kimberley, join in the weekly travel theme if you like, we always have a lot of fun! 🙂
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Hey, I nominated you for a Liebster award. Take a look http://amythenomad.wordpress.com/2013/02/13/liebster-blog-award/
I hope I get to have as many adventures as you
One for the trophy cabinet Ailsa ! I have nominated you for an award 🙂
http://emmahicks76.wordpress.com/
You have a very interesting blog. I look forward to following your adventures! 😀
Weird . . . I know I subscribed to this before because I remember some of the posts, and yet it does not show up in my e-mail. Methinks WP is messing up, as this is not the only blog it’s happened to.
Hi disperser, sorry I’m only now getting back to you, it’s been the most hectic year so far, I’m playing major catch up on comments. Let me know if you’re still having problems receiving my posts, there have been some glitsches with WordPress in the last 6 months but hopefully they’ve got things sorted out. xxx Ailsa
I enjoyed looking through your site at all the places you have been. Keep enjoying life to the fullest on your adventures. Best Wishes!
Most excellent! You’re badly infected with the travel bug! There is no remedy, you know. You are lost to the road. Perhaps I’ll see you there…
I was browsing through some of your adventures (so many of them to choose from), and your travels sound excellent. How do you find time (and money) to travel so far and often?
You have a beautiful blog and it is great that you inspire people to travel: traveling is great and, if done with an open minded approach, enlightening.
Great job! 🙂
Hi Ailsa!
Its a great blog you have here. I’ll be waiting for new stuff 😉 . Keep living life!
Hi Ailsa,
Thanks for stopping by Travel By Terry again. Gotta run. I have to find my darn backpack!
Terry
Haha, good luck with that, Terry, I’m still looking for mine. xxx Ailsa
Hi there, your blog is terrific! I look forward to following your adventures. I also love to travel and you have spent lots of time in places I have not been to and now I will have to go 🙂
Love your blog! Love the idea of the travel themes. Beautiful pictures too.
I have just started an account of a new trip to the Dodecanese islands. This time I’ll try to include more photos. I love your blog and your pure photos (can you say that? I hope that you know what I mean) 🙂
Hi rednasaip, you can totally say that, and thank you very much for the compliment. Keep on travelling! xxx
We are nominating you for Liebster award, if you choose to accept more info and instructions will be on our blog soon 🙂
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Love your blog and your photography. Want to offer you the REALITY blog award. If you’d like to collect it come to my blog. All the best, admiring your work.
Hi!!! Love your spirit for travel! I’ve got a serious case of wanderlust as well! See you down the road! 😀
Ailsa, I have nominated your blog for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award – http://lenadealmeida.wordpress.com/2013/03/02/unexpected-gift/
Please accept my thank you for the inspiration without any obligation.
People who do not travel are missing out on so much. Get off the couch!
I agree wholeheartedly, Shawn! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Hi!!!
Just a quick note to let you know I will be nominating you for the Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award. I am still writing up the post, but details will soon be on my blog 🙂
Yaay, thanks for the nomination, Amy, and for following along on my journeys too! 🙂
Just cause it’s simple doesn’t mean it’s not super helpful.
I love reading about all your travels!
Hi Ailsa! Have you been to Asia, specifically the Philippines?
I haven’t been to the Philippines, Jannece – not yet, but I hope to in the future. xxx
You should include my country to your itineraries. I’m sure you will be fascinated by our rich culture and amazing spots. I deeply appreciate people like you who spend time to travel. I love traveling also to different places, meeting various people and culture.
Yeah, I hope to seeing you in the future here in my great place.
Thanks for stopping by, great photos!!
Glad you enjoyed the photos, and great name btw!
Thanks 🙂
Hey Ailsa!
Your site is incredible! 🙂
Hi Olivia, pleased to make your e-acquaintance! 🙂
I am following your blog now and am looking forward to seeing your photos and posts. I have a free photo book I’m giving away at my blog, please come by and download it. It’s got some great sunset photos in it 🙂
Hey your blog is pretty awesome. I’m kinda jealous of you 😉 Keep up the good work and travel more!
Hi moonlightsentinel, love your username, very pleased to make your e-acquaintance and glad you enjoyed your ‘trip’ over to wheresmybackpack. Hope to see you often! 🙂 Ailsa
For sure I do. Keep in touch :X
I am now a follower!
Cheers, Ilona
I loved the quotes about mountains under every photo, so very apt and thought provoking.Beautiful photos, the best of the year to you.
Thanks for finding me and leading me back to you! I love how that works! Namaste.
Hurray, nice to make your e-acquaintance, Adriana 🙂
Hi! I am inspired by your blog, especially because I’m becoming addicted to travel myself. I can’t wait to read about more of your travels.
Hi Catherine, travel is a wonderful obsession to have, welcome to the club! Keep on travelling! 🙂
Hey Ailsa,
Thank you for liking my post. I had a sports accident on 15th December 2011 and have been trying to recover since. My spinal injury has been the toughest challenge in my life, and I really want to say thank you for supporting me, it honestly means a lot to me.
I love traveling too and hope to one day get back at it. Until then I’ll be following you 🙂
Your friend,
Lucas
http://www.leveluphealth.wordpress.com
Oh Lucas, I can’t tell you how much I admire your bravery and courage, and how much I look forward to reading about your future travels. Keep on fighting the good fight, my friend. xxx Ailsa
Hey Alisa,
Thank you for your speedy response. I really love your work and feel that we have a connection. I’ll be following you, keep up the great job ☺
I will fight because I cannot accept defeat 😛
Your friend,
Lucas
http://www.leveluphealth.wordpress.com
Hi Ailsa,
I’ve decided to begin following WordPress members who have commented on or liked my posts in the past, in an effort to be more community-minded. Don’t feel compelled to hit me back, but if you do I hope you enjoy and say hi.
bcpkid (Pettiplays)
Hi there bcpkid, I just followed you too – sorry I’m only getting back to you now, this year has turned out to be dreadfully busy … in a good way! Lots of adventure along the way. 🙂 Ailsa
Hi Ailsa, I really enjoy your blog and posts. I too was born in Ireland and I guess we have a little gypsy blood in us that makes us travel 😉 I am new to blogging and fell in love with photography this past year. I love your pictures and hope to learn from you! Thank you for sharing your journeys with us.
I admire your life view and wide travels. Keep exploring this world of ours – it needs more curious people like you.
I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. Yay you! The award is on my blog:
http://leveluphealth.wordpress.com/
Your friend,
Lucas
Such a nice blog Ailsa!!! I am looking fwd for more posts and btw, the pics are amazing!!!!
Hi Ailsa
What a great blog you have here. Must read your stuff about Guat – we’re headed to Mexico next, then to Guat.
Romancing the planet indeed 🙂
Cheers
Alison
I came here to tell you that I have nominated you for A Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award but I found that fantastic post on train stations and have been here a while.
Anyway, if you would like to accept the award then please go to: http://centralstationblog.wordpress.com/2013/03/23/central-station-annoucement-sisterhood-of-the-world-bloggers-award/
Wow, girl! You’ve been out there! Love it.
Nice reading about you.