Azerbaijan may not be a country that you’ve ever heard of, let alone considered travelling to. But this country on the Caspian Sea is definitely a surprising one. Located in the southern Caucasus Mountains in Asia, this country rich in natural gas feels more Middle Eastern than Asian. Bordering Russia, Georgia, Iran, and Armenia, the country… Continue Reading…
Types of Solos – Active Solo, Island Solo, Nature Solo The Canary Islands are a chain of volcanic islands off the northwest coast of Africa. There are 7 islands in total which attract hikers, surfers and those looking to party. One of the furthest islands from Morocco is La Palma. Known as the beautiful island… Continue Reading…
More Than The Blue Lagoon Think of Iceland and the first thing that comes to mind is the Blue Lagoon (which I must add, is amazing), but the Blue Lagoon isn’t the only natural attraction here. Home of Bjork (the famous quirky singer), and plenty of puffins, this stunning island is located in the north… Continue Reading…
If you are planning a trip to Rio, here are my recommendations for what to do in Rio de Janeiro especially if you are travelling to this Brazillian city solo. I stood in front of the iconic figure I had only ever seen in pictures; the gigantic white art deco statue towering high above me…. Continue Reading…
Always one to visit unusual places, I decided to travel to Paraguay. I was in Uruguay anyway so how hard could it be to travel there? Very. As I soon found out. Just because it’s a neighbouring country does not mean that flights are cheap. As with many countries in South America flying between them… Continue Reading…
“You gain 5 minutes of life when you go inside the old town,” claimed our hilarious guide as we stood at the piece of free-standing wall that marked the divide between the old and the new, I decided to follow the others and venture inside. After all, an extra 5 minutes of living was going… Continue Reading…
I was excited about seeing Buenos Aires. After hearing so many amazing reports about this beautiful capital, I had decided to include it upon my South American itinerary. Arriving into Buenos Aires I felt as though I had been transported back to Europe. There’s a reason that it’s called the “Paris of South America.” The… Continue Reading…
If you’re planning a trip to Cuenca, discover my top 7 things to do in Cuenca According to retirement magazines, Cuenca is a top destination for expats. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the third largest city in Ecuador (after Guayacil and Quito) and has a population of less than 300,000 people. Cuenca is a… Continue Reading…
I must admit that Quito surprised me. Built on the foundations of an Inca city, Quito is the second highest altitude capital in the world (La Paz is the first), and flying into the city is beyond spectacular. Not ever being a city on my bucket list, I had never heard anyone speak highly of… Continue Reading…
Travelling The Baltics The Baltic states are made up of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. If you are planning on travelling the Baltics, I share my tips for travelling in this region. There’s no doubt about it, the Balkans had definitely been a highlight on my four month tour of Europe. Bulgaria, Albania and Macedonia had… Continue Reading…
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