Feliz Navidad!
Christmas is almost upon us and whilst it will be my first Christmas abroad away from my family and friends, I'm looking forward to celebrating here in Ecuador with a wonderful family who have taken me in as one of [...]
Vegan Life After 3 Months
Those of you who know me or have been following me on Instagram for a while will be aware that three months ago I switched to a vegan diet. At the beginning of this process I wrote about the difficulties [...]
Delta Air Lines Lost Luggage Nightmare
Over the weekend I flew back into Ecuador from New York. Having booked a red-eye flight with Delta from Newark to Quito via Atlanta the travel time was long. As the last train from Manhattan to Newark left at 1:22am [...]
The Book of Mormon
Delighting Broadway audiences since 2011, The Book of Mormon is on many theatre goer's radars. In the past shows have been sold out weeks in advance and it seemed only those with a lot of cash and the ability to [...]
Black Friday in New York
Black Friday is known around the world as a huge day of shopping. Expectations of massive discounts is why people wait all year for this one Friday in November to do their shopping for both Christmas and the rest of [...]
Cheap Tickets for Broadway Shows
When visiting New York, at the top of many people's to do lists is seeing a Broadway show. There are so many fantastic shows available, whether you like musicals, plays, comedies or a mix of everything. For a backpacker like [...]
Hostel Review – Community Hostel, Quito
Over the past five months I've stayed at Community Hostel four times, and it has become my home away from home when I'm in Quito. I was recommended Community Hostel by other travels I'd met in South America, and all [...]
Surprise Galapagos Islands Cruise
Cruising the Galapagos Islands is a dream for many of us. Lazily sailing through the stunning blue waters, snorkeling with the sea life or hiking a volcano in the morning and returning to a prepared lunch on-board your cruise ship [...]
Celebrating Birthdays Abroad
Today is my birthday and I'm so happy to be once again spending it abroad. I love celebrating my birthday in a new and amazing place. Whether I'm alone, spending the day with new friends, or celebrating into the night [...]
3 Must Have Items to Survive the Jungle
If your planning an awesome adventure into the unknown (and really who isn't?) and you're thinking you'll end up in the jungle, there are a few things to be prepared for. The first is a lot of rain, the second [...]