About me
Hi, I’m Marine.
People often talk about their bucket list, mine is different.
I call it my Leave List.
A bucket list is filled with dreams for one day. A Leave List is about the places you’re actively planning to visit with the annual leave you actually have. It’s where curiosity meets reality. For me, every trip begins long before I board a plane. It starts with one simple question:
What’s next on my Leave List?
Like most people, I work full-time. My annual leave is limited, my weekends are precious, and every trip has to fit around real life. I consider myself a part-time globetrotter with a full time job. I created The Leave List for people like me, curious explorers who dream of seeing the world and want to make every day of annual leave count.
The places I dream about during my lunch break. The destinations I save for my next annual leave. The experiences I refuse to keep putting off while waiting for the “perfect time.”
Countries visited
24
Favorite destination
Japan
Next on my Leave list
Vietnam
Average Annual Leave
28
Making every day away count
I’ve always been the person who researches a destination for weeks before booking a flight. While other people are scrolling social media, I’m comparing neighbourhoods, building itineraries, finding hidden restaurants, mapping routes, and figuring out how to experience the very best of a destination in the time I have.
For me, planning is part of the adventure. I love discovering places I hadn’t heard of before, finding the perfect neighbourhood to stay in, and creating itineraries that balance iconic sights with local experiences. There’s something incredibly satisfying about turning a list of possibilities into a trip that flows effortlessly.
And because annual leave is limited, the little things matter too. Knowing how to plan around bank holidays, build a smarter itinerary, pack efficiently, find the right travel tools or avoid wasting hours getting from A to B can make a huge difference.
That’s why The Leave List isn’t just about where to go, it’s about how to make the most of the time you have.
I don’t believe you need six months off to explore the world.
I believe you simply need the right plan.
What you’ll find here
The Leave List is designed for travellers who want to make every day of annual leave count.
Here you’ll find:
- Detailed day-by-day itineraries
- Honest destination guides
- Hotel and neighbourhood recommendations
- Hidden gems alongside iconic landmarks
- Practical travel tips
- Seasonal travel inspiration
- Advice on making the most of your annual leave
Everything is created with one goal:
Helping you spend less time planning and more time exploring.
Why trust my recommendations?
Every itinerary begins with hours of research. I love understanding how destinations fit together, finding the most efficient routes, comparing neighbourhoods, and discovering experiences that are genuinely worth your time.
Whenever possible, I combine personal experience with extensive research to create guides that are practical, realistic, and easy to follow. I won’t recommend somewhere simply because it’s popular.
If I recommend it, it’s because I believe it’s worth adding to your Leave List.
Let’s explore more
Whether you’re planning a long weekend in Europe, a two-week adventure across Asia, or simply dreaming about your next escape, I hope this website helps you travel with more confidence and less stress.
Because life is busy.
Annual leave is limited.
And the world is far too incredible to keep waiting for the perfect moment.