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I'M KIRSTY LEANNE

My mission is simple. I want to help change the way travel looks, showing both brands and society that plus size people really do travel too. In a community where plus size travellers are made to feel unwelcome, I want to inspire and advise people like me on how they can make the most out of their own incredible travel experiences.Join me as I share my own personal experiences, my best tips and tricks and all of the challenges I face along the way. It won’t always be an easy ride, but it sure as hell will be a fun one.

Together, we can change the way that travel looks today

WHAT TO EXPECT

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  • AD | It’s been six months since I boarded the plane and made my way to New York for the beginning of my Trek America trip and even now, I can’t stop thinking about it. From sitting around the campfire making hot dogs and s’mores to line dancing in honky tonk bars in Nashville, it’s honestly one of the best trips I have EVER been on ❤️🇺🇸 • • If you want to experience all of the incredible things I did (and much much more) on your own @trekamerica trip then you’re in luck! Trek America have just launched their BIGGEST competition yet and it couldn’t be easier to enter! The amazing #TrekOfALifetime competition gives you a chance win a place on any one of their tours, including the AWESOME ‘Great 48’ - a 75 day long tour that visits each of the lower states in America 🤭👏🏻 • • To enter, all you need to do is visit the link in my bio and enter your details. GO GO GO! 👉🏻 • • Entries must be made by 15th December and the winner will be announced on the 19th December - just in time for Christmas! 🎄
  • If you told me two years ago that I will have spoken at TEN (!!) events before the end of 2019 I probably would have laughed. I’m shy, nervous and 90% of the time I can’t string a sentence together (especially under pressure) 🤭😂 • • Speaking was something I never imagined myself getting into but with each speaking engagement I find myself wanting more and more. With 3 international events and a panel at the world’s biggest travel event behind me, I feel like I can definitely call myself an international public speaker now, right? 🌍 • • Time to update the bio.... 👏🏻 • • Where would you like to see me speak next? 👇🏻 #publicspeaker #publicspeaking #speaker #panelist #publicspeakers #internationalspeaker
  • Today has been a super productive day as I’ve spent the afternoon writing some of the content that has been on my to-do list for the last few months. I always find I have ideas much faster than I can write them, so more often than not I have a big backlog of posts to publish 🤭📝 • • Does this happen to anyone else? 🙋🏼‍♀️ • • If you want to read some of the new posts I’ve published recently, they include: • • ✨ Plus Size Travel Tips For Long Journeys 🙊 My Top Five Travel Mistakes 🇺🇸 10 Things To Do If You Only Have 48 Hours In Nashville ♿️ A Guide To Airport Assistance with @georginagrogan_ 👭 A Plus Size Guide To Group Travel ⛺️ Top Tips For Camping While Plus Size ❤️ Why You Should Do A Trek America Trip Right Now • • If you want to catch up, the link to kirstyleanne.com is in my profile bio 👏🏻 #plussizetraveltoo #plussizetravel #plussizetravelblogger #travelblogger #travelblog #tbloggers #travel
  • I definitely do not look like this right now as I’m currently sat on my sofa in my new Christmas pyjamas, finishing off my client work for the week. Although I LOVE travelling and being on the go, I also love having the chance to get back to my day-to-day routine and do the work that usually piles up whilst I’m away. Does anyone else get like this? 🙌🏻🙋🏼‍♀️ • • In this photo, I’m actually sat in front of two of the Three Brothers in Riga (the yellow and the blue buildings). The three historical houses in Old Town Riga were built closely together, with legends saying they were given their name as they were constructed by three men of the same family. Not only that, but they are also the oldest medieval dwelling houses in Riga. 🏘🏡🏠 #riga #liveriga #rigaoldtown #rigailoveyou #riga🇱🇻 #rigainmycolours #rigalatvia #latvia #rigatraveltour #rigaofficial #threebrothers #rigainsta #rigastories #visitlatvia #latvia🇱🇻
  • Throwing it back to the Plus Size Travel Too @plussizetraveltoo profile picture today as I want to talk about some of the exciting things that are happening with the community 👏🏻✨ • • 📧 As I have so many exciting things coming up as well as lots of new content to share, I decided to launch the first ever plus size travel newsletter. I’ll be sharing tips and tricks, offers and exclusive invites to those that sign up. The link is in my bio if you’re interested in getting involved ☺️ • • 🎄 On the 11th December I’m hosting a small PSTT meet up at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. We will be meeting at 6pm for drinks, food and fun. Comment below and let me know if you think you can make it 👇🏻 • • 🌴 Spaces for Bali are starting to fill up and I’m so so so excited for the group that is slowly starting to come together. We are already starting to get to know each other and it’s making me super excited for what is to come. If you want to find out more information about how you can join Plus Size Travel Too in Bali, there’s a link in my profile bio ❤️ • • 🙌🏻 If you haven’t already, you can also join the Plus Size Travel Too Facebook. We’re only a small group but it is a lovely safe space for people to ask questions and share their experiences. Again, there is a link in my bio ✨ • • 💖 Finally, I will be releasing the results of The Plus Size Travel Too survey very soon. Thank you to everyone who filled it out. • • Writing this post has made me so excited for what is to come and if you stick around, 2020 is going to be EVEN more exciting. Let’s change the way travel looks together 💪🏻 #plussizetraveltoo #plussizetravel #plussizetravelling #plussizetraveller #plussizetravelblogger
  • AD | Gifted Tour 🇱🇻 Riga, you have stole my heart ❤️ • • Despite three days on my feet at WTM, yesterday I decided to brave a four hour walking tour of Riga in Latvia. Our guide was incredibly passionate about the city and honestly, it’s easy to see why. From the colourful mittens to the fascinating history behind some of the most stunning buildings, it’s safe to say Riga definitely has character 🧤🏘 • • The beautiful building behind me is known as the House Of The Blackheads, which was built in 1334. Originally a meeting place for meetings and events, the building was destroyed in the Second World War. Rebuilt in 1999, it is now known as the most photographed building in Riga 📸 #witsriga #wits #womenintravelsummit #riga #liveriga • • 📸: @marty_sandiego
  • Hello from Riga ❤️🇱🇻 • • Okay, okay. I know this photo wasn’t taken in Riga but after a busy day exploring the city yesterday, I haven’t had a chance to go through any of the photos I took yesterday! I really need to put the insta back into Instagram 🙊📸 • • That’s cool Kirsty, but why are you in Riga? 🤭 • • I’m here for the first ever Women In Travel Summit Europe! In just under an hour I’ll be hosting and participating on a panel that shares how to achieve success on a global scale. We’ll be covering pitching to brands, asking for money and overcoming rejection. Hands up if you’re going to be there? 🙋🏼‍♀️ #WITS #WITSRiga
  • My first ever World Travel Market is over and I still can’t believe I was given the opportunity to share my narrative on stage at the worlds BIGGEST travel event. It has taken 40 years of WTM for diversity to be talked about on stage and honestly, to be there representing plus size travellers across the globe feels like my biggest achievement to date 🥰👏🏻 • • It was such and honour to be on the panel alongside @marty_sandiego @sassywyattofficial @philwaukee and @hownottotravellikeabasicbitch and I think that together, we challenged some of the stereotypes we face and the issues that surround diversity and inclusion 🙌🏻 • • Although I feel a sense of pride from what was achieved yesterday, it was so so heart breaking to look around the room to see that most of the people in the audience were there to support us, rather than the room being filled with people who actually needed to hear what we had to say. There were very few key players and decision makers there and honestly, they’re the ones that needed to show up 🤭 • • As big of an achievement as this it is still shows that we have a LONG LONG way to go. • • Thank you so much to @marty_sandiego for the opportunity and thank you to @visitoakland for sponsoring the ‘Every Traveller Matters: One Perspective To Another’ panel ❤️🙌🏻 #wtm #wtmlondon #wtm2019 #ideasarrivehere #diversityandinclusion
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  • It may be cold outside but we definitely wouldn't say no to sitting in a thermal Icelandic pool right now 🔥🙌🏻📸 @sigga_kolla • • Use #plussizetraveltoo to be featured on the account 📸 • • Changing the way Travel looks today ❤️
  • We had lots of lovely new followers yesterday so if you're new here or fancy having a bit of fun, drop a fun fact about you below 👇🏻📸 @travelbeyondsize • • Use #plussizetraveltoo to be featured on the account 📸 • • Changing the way Travel looks today ❤️
  • SURPRISE!! I’m only going and bloody hosting a Plus Size Travel Too trip to Bali next year 🤭🌴☀️ • • It’s been a long time in the works but after lots of planning, me and @gadventures have put together the perfect 9 day Bali itinerary for Plus Size travellers. Travelling from Kuta to Gili T, you will have a chance to explore Bali’s famous temples, swim with sea turtles whilst snorkelling and go island hopping for a few adventurous days. With incredible experiences and great company, I honestly can’t wait to host the trip of a lifetime 🙌🏻 • • Important details about the trip: • • 🌴 23rd - 31st October 2020 ☀️ £599pp (Without flights) 🗺 Kuta, Kubutambaham, Ubud, Gili Trawangan ✖️NO hostels or bunk beds 🚍 32 seater bus for maximum 16 travellers 🍽 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners incl 🐒 Monkey Forest visit incl 🥣 Cooking Class incl ❤️ LOTS of free time to explore 📸 @fordtography available to hire • • So, who is coming with me? 🤭☀️🌴
  • ''Your wings already exist, all you have to do is fly'' 👏🏻📸 @dianayukihira • • Use #plussizetraveltoo to be featured on the account 📸 • • Changing the way Travel looks today ❤️
  • Anyone else need tips on how to look this cool whilst chilling in the pool? 🙌🏻👏🏻📸 @violetglenton • • Use #plussizetraveltoo to be featured on the account 📸 • • Changing the way Travel looks today ❤️
  • Have you ever seen a bath this dreamy? 🛀🧖‍♀️❤ 📸 @calliethorpe • • Use #plussizetraveltoo to be featured on the account 📸 • • Changing the way Travel looks today ❤️
  • Those who travel together, stay together ❤ 📸 @chubbyandaway • • Use #plussizetraveltoo to be featured on the account 📸 • • Changing the way Travel looks today ❤️
  • Hands up if you find it impossible to resist a quick snap in front of a pretty door whilst travelling 🙋‍♀️ 📸 @ashtongibbs • • Use #plussizetraveltoo to be featured on the account 📸 • • Changing the way Travel looks today ❤️
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