From Backpacker to Expat
As you've probably noticed I've taken a break over the past 3 months from writing blog posts. This is somewhat a result of my life transitioning from backpacker to expat. Whilst over the past couple [...]
Meeting Galapagos Neighbours by holding a Local Fair
Settling into a new place; town, city, country, whatever the case may be, always involves the same thing - getting to know the community. Having now settled permanently in Galapagos I'm fortunate to live in [...]
One Year Since Moving to Galapagos, Ecuador
This week marked one year since I decided to permanently move to Galapagos, Ecuador and I have no regrets. The changes in my life, the struggles I've experienced arriving and staying here, and the lack [...]
Chinese Shark Killing in Galapagos
Last week Ecuador marine authorities detained a Chinese ship illegally carrying 300 tonnes of fish including tens of thousands of sharks and other marine life. This ship was caught within the Galapagos Marine Reserve, a [...]
Buying Diabetic Supplies in Galapagos
My challenge this week has been to try and buy more insulin and BSL test strips here in Galapagos. Since arriving in back Ecuador in September 2016 I have been using all of the diabetic supplies [...]
Camping on Sierra Negra Volcano
Last weekend I was very lucky to have the opportunity to horse ride up to the top of Sierra Negra Volcano, one of Galapagos's very active volcanoes and camp overnight on the edge of the [...]
5 Surprising Facts about Galápagos
The Galápagos Islands are a truly unique, completely isolated set of islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Yet they are filled with so much life it is often overwhelming and unexpected. Here are [...]
Sorry for my Slackness, I’m Living in a Tropical Island Paradise!
For the past few weeks I have been living in the tropical island paradise of Isabela in the Galapagos and it has been, well, tropical. The largest island and most rich in wildlife in the [...]