HI, I’m Amy, AKA Templeseeker! UK based travel blogger excited to bring to you the most amazing cultural destinations around the world.
A bit about me….
My childhood included a year in South Africa, which I always feel ignited my passion for travel. On our return to the UK, my home situation was tough when my parents went through a messy divorce, leaving us in struggling financial situation. This spurred me on to be financially independent and looking back, probably gave me the drive to achieve what I have done to date.
In 1999, I left home (sunny Wolverhampton!) and headed to Manchester University, where I had three fantastic years studying World Religions and Theology. I loved every minute of my degree, and Buddhism and Hinduism were my key areas of study. My favourite units were ‘Buddhism and Modernity’ with Francesca Torocco and Indian Philosophy with Jacqueline Southern-Hurst.
After 6 weeks of travelling around Russia and China, I then returned to the UK to train as a Religious Studies and Geography teacher. I became a secondary teacher of Religious Studies and Philosophy, where my love for Indian Religions and my wanderlust grew. I went back to Manchester University four years later to study an MA in South Asian Studies.
Following more than ten years as a secondary school teacher, I became ill with severe endometriosis, and I was also feeling the stress of relentless hours in teaching. I knew that as much as I loved being a teacher, it wasn’t sustainable through to retirement age.
I retrained online with a BTEC in social media for business, and I set up my own online business managing social media for clients. Working my own hours online allowed me to become location independent and work on my passion of travel blogging. ‘Templeseeker’ was born! This blog is me all over, and combines everything that I love!
Since starting Temple Seeker in 2015, I have grown my blog into a sustainable business, and I am passionate about sharing my hints and tips with my readers. My mission is predominantly to help solo female travellers with a passion in cultural, historical and religious travel to achieve their dreams.
Some of my favourite destinations in the world include Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Sukhothai ancient Buddha park in Thailand and the old town of Krakow, Poland.
Got a particular bucket list item that you are desperate to check off your list? Feel free to share…I may just be able to help you out!
Happy temple seeking,
Amy
The latest on the blog…
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My Holiday to the Algarve – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The Algarve is a fantastic place for a holiday. It’s popular with Brits particularly due to the close proximity to the UK – flights are around 2 and a half to 3 hours from England to Faro or Lagos. The Algarve offers great weather, amazing food, stunning architecture, gorgeous beaches and plenty of opportunities for…
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The perfect 1 week Algarve Itinerary – How to spend 7 days in the Algarve
In the summer, I always spend at least a week in the Algarve, Portugal. The weather never fails me and the combination of great beaches, gorgeous food and stunning architecture make the South of Portugal the perfect summer retreat. In fact, last year I ended up spending 3 weeks in the Algarve, travelling from Faro…
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Is Belgrade worth Visiting?
Belgrade, the capital city of Serbia is now known for it’s vibrant night life, interesting history and great value for money. So, is Belgrade worth visiting? I would say yes, definitely…I had a great time there and would highly recommend it. If you are looking for somewhere in Europe that is cheap and affordable and…
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Things to do in Liverpool at Night
When I first moved to Liverpool around 5 years ago, I was amazing by the thriving night life and music scene. The Northern cities really are the best, and Liverpool is one of my favourite UK cities for a night out! The great thing about Liverpool is that you can go out on your own…
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How to see Bilbao in one day
So you want to know how to see Bilbao in one day? Well, it is a challenge, but possible. I recently spend three days in Bilbao and trust me, there is a lot to see. But still, if someone asked me if it’s worth going to Bilbao for just one day, I would still say…
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Is Santander worth visiting?
Last year, we passed through Santander when we brought our dog to Portugal! We took the Portsmouth to Santander ferry. But the plan was for my husband to drive us straight to Braganca. So, previously I only had a fleeting sight of the port! I was left wondering ‘Is Santander worth visiting?’ This week I…
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