Ciudad Perdida Tour: The Lost City Trek Colombia

The Circular terraces and ruins of the Lost City in Colombia on the last day of the Lost City Trek to the Ciudad Perdida - Backpacking Colombia

Want to know more about the Lost City Tour?  You’re in the right place!  The Ciudad Perdida Tour and Lost City trek in Colombia is a challenging but fascinating adventure that I highly recommend.  Trekking through the Colombian jungle for 4 or 5 days is beautiful, sometimes strenuous, always sweaty and at times very wet!  […]

How Much is a Gondola Ride in Venice? 

Gondolas with the island of San Giorgio Maggiore in the background

Gondolas are an integral part of Venice, and some say you simply cannot visit Venice without taking a gondola ride.  However, the price of gondola rides in Venice is really expensive, so if you are wondering if you can afford a gondola ride then this post will all the questions you might have about gondolas, […]

What to Expect on a Wadi Rum Jeep Tour

Our tour guide and jeep waiting to take us on a Wadi Rum jeep tour

If you are planning to visit Wadi Rum Desert in Jordan, you really have to take a Wadi Rum jeep tour!  It is the best way to see the desert, visit all of the things to see in Wadi Rum and have a real Jordan adventure.  I also highly recommend spending the night before or […]

Work Exchange Programs – Volunteer for Free Abroad

Two travelling friends raise their hands in celebration of freedom

Do you want to volunteer abroad but can’t afford the price of some work exchange programs?  I don’t believe anyone should have to pay hundreds of dollars to volunteer, so I’m going to share how to find work exchange programs that work for you, allowing you to volunteer abroad for a whole year for less […]

Gorgeous Fairytale Castles Around The World

Gwanghwamun Gyeongbokgung Palace Seoul

There is something special about a castle.  Sometimes built for protection, sometimes purely to showcase wealth and power, there is no denying that a visit to a castle makes you feel like a King or Queen in your own fairytale.  However, castles aren’t just a feature of Europe, in fact, there are fairytale castles all […]

Day Trip from Venice to Burano Island Italy

Things to do in Burano - Admire the Colourful Houses

Burano Island in the Venice lagoon is one of the most colourful places I have ever visited.  Burano makes a wonderful day trip from Venice, and as yet is still relatively quiet compared to Venice itself.  If you want to experience a different kind of Venetian beauty, then a Burano day trip is a must.  […]

Hiking in Peru – The Ultimate Guide

huayhuash trek - Hiking in Peru

Peru is an incredibly diverse country that has some of the best hiking and trekking routes in the world.  In this post, you’ll find everything you need to know about hiking in Peru, from where to find awe-inspiring multi-day Peru treks, top tips for hikes in Peru, what hiking equipment you might need, the best […]

Adventure & Mayan Culture on a Cancun Eco-Tour Excursion

It’s been a while since I was in Mexico, and I miss the food, culture and warmth of the people.  When Melanie and Marla from Grans on the Go got in touch with me about their trip to Mexico, I was excited to read what they got up to on an Ecotour excursion from Cancun.  […]

Trekking to Laguna 69 Huaraz Peru

Laguna 69 Huaraz Peru - Hiking in Peru

I was excited about my Laguna 69 trek from Huaraz Peru.  Laguna 69 may seem like an odd name but there are so many lakes and lagoons around Huaraz that they ran out of names and resorted to numbers instead.  The name Laguna 69 may raise an eyebrow among the smutty minded, but this stunning […]

Cool Things to do in Mojácar Spain

I’d never heard of Mojácar before Jet2 invited me to go there.  I’d lived in Spain for 5 years, although have travelled very little around the country – well, with so many things to do in Barcelona it was hard to tear myself away!  However, I know how wonderful Spain is to visit, so was […]