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 [...]
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 [...]
5 Must Eat Foods in Ecuador
Ecuador is a food lover’s paradise. With so many varieties of fruits and vegetables, fresh seafood and meat, Ecuador has something for everyone, no matter your taste or budget. Here are my top 5 must eat foods in Ecuador: Chocolate [...]
Life in Galapagos
There are two very different sides to the Galapagos Islands, the one you see as a tourist and the one residents live. The most commonly experienced tourist life in Galapagos is excellent. Visitors come to these unique islands most often [...]
Vegan Diet in Ecuador
Converting to a vegan diet is not something I ever really contemplated. It's definitely not something I thought would happen whilst traveling through South America. I've never really liked eating meat. My mother told me as a child I would [...]
Swallowed by the Sea
The Ecuadorian coast heading towards Esmeraldas is so beautiful. The beatiful Mompiche beach at low tide. Houses and hotels are positioned right at the water’s edge are ideal places to stop and stay for a few days. However [...]