“If you want tea and coffee, just ask.” If you use the toilet keep it clean and no smoking on the train.” I thanked the Georgian guy who was sharing my carriage for the night as he kindly translated what the lady steward had said. I looked out of the train window and watched as… Continue Reading…
I love South America. It is such an amazing continent and after living in Colombia I was ready to explore some more. During a 3 month trip I flew from Colombia to Ecuador, travelled overland to Peru and was about to step foot in Chile, where I was planning a short trip to Easter Island,… Continue Reading…
When you think of Peru, you probably think of Machu Picchu and the magnificent Inca empire, but there is so much more to the country. Other civilisations such as the Chimu people also lived in this South American country. Peru now attracts those seeking to surf the waves as well as those wanting to explore… Continue Reading…
Ecuador Ecuador is probably most famously known for its islands. The Galapagos Islands are one of its biggest tourist attractions and understandably so. But they aren’t the only reason to come to this diverse, South American country. If you love mountains, the coast, indigenous cultures, and the Amazon, then Ecuador is definitely worth putting on your… Continue Reading…
Sometimes when you rely on your instinct you allow yourself to be open to new possibilities. Having found the perfect (and very cheap) hostel in Granada, within 24 hours I had also found the perfect travelling partners and when Laguna de Apoyo came onto our radar, we found ourselves planning our first road trip. Laguna… Continue Reading…
As soon as I crossed the border to Nicaragua, I felt different. Calmer somehow. As though everything was going to be alright. Don’t get me wrong, Costa Rica has been great and had given me so many new experiences but after nearly getting scammed and the man grabbing my arm in Liberia, it had left… Continue Reading…
After spending two weeks in the USA over the summer and embracing the North American culture, I picked up a few tips on how to save money travelling as a solo female. So, I decided to do something a little different and make a little video instead of writing about it. Here’s my three solo travel tips for… Continue Reading…
Travelling passion that is. It was a day that I never ever thought would come. “Travel is in my blood,” I used to say proudly, knowing that wanderlust was just another part of me, just as much as my passion for writing and dancing. Travel was, what I thought was an addiction, and as I… Continue Reading…
The thought of travelling solo can be daunting and each time I fly, I still experience those travelling jitters and those unknown questions: ‘Will I be safe? Will I meet people? Is the country easy to travel around?’ Travelling by yourself does take courage to just fly to the unknown but each time it… Continue Reading…
A story… My time in Romania had come to an end and I was about to travel to Belgrade; the capital of Serbia. After a few days of touring the country and getting lost in Castle Dracula I was at the train station armed with my train ticket, courtesy of my tour guide and was… Continue Reading…
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