Crossing an international border in South America is, on the whole, very easy. A little too easy in fact. I have crossed 14 international borders in South America since I arrived last August, and once you know how it works the first time, the rest of the crossings should be a doddle. There are still […]
Travelling by bus in South America can be a great way to get around cheaply and easily. Long distance buses in South America are usually (not always!) fairly comfortable with reclining seats and air con, and some even include drinks, snacks and films to watch. Others of course are more basic, but all are incredibly […]
I had already been to Ecuador back in November, and had visited Quito, Mindo, Latacunga, the Quilatoa Lake, Guayaquil, and, of course, the Galapagos Islands. But I had left Ecuador suddenly, and there was just one thing left on my “must-do” list: The Swing at the End of the World. I had seen pictures of this […]
Love is a particularly difficult subject for the solo travellers amongst us. We are strong, independent, and more than happy to go it alone, but that doesn’t mean we want to be alone forever. So what happens when we meet someone we like? And I mean REALLY like? When we find love on the road, […]
In honour of April Fool’s Day, I’ve compiled some common foolish mistakes that backpackers & tourists often make while travelling. How many of these are you guilty of? Or do you have any more foot-in-mouth incidents you would like to share?? Foolish Mistakes to Avoid While Travelling #1: Not backing up camera or phone photos. […]
I chose to gallivant around the world, so I should be happy about it, right? Well yes, I am actually. But every now and again there are some things that really bug me. Here are some backpacker #firstworldproblems that in the grand scheme of things aren’t a big deal, but have a tendency to piss […]
There are many simple pleasures in life, that don’t require any technology, hard work or complicated designs. And for me, most of these can be found through travelling. I was planning to just do a top 5 list but there are just too many pleasurable aspects to travel! The sheer joy of discovering something new, […]
Time really does fly when you’re having fun. The last 30 days have whizzed by in a blur of mountains, Inca ruins and llamas. I’m not sure how I expected to feel after a month of travelling – seeing and doing incredible things, making friends with people from all over the World who you may […]
I wasn’t born to live in Britain. I have always yearned for travel and adventure, for more excitement than the usual kids’ activities of girl guides and piano lessons. From ice-skating to horse-riding and considering jumping out of a plane at 15 (as I was underage I needed a parent to jump with me, which strangely […]