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 of years I've been writing [...]
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 a great area with wonderful [...]
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 of first world amenities are [...]
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 highly protected area of the [...]
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 crater. Many visitors to Galapagos [...]
Two years ago I decided to adopt a plant-based, whole foods, vegan diet and it has been one of the best life decisions I have ever made, both in terms of my diabetic life and my health overall. As I [...]
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 5 surprising facts about Galápagos: [...]
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 archipelago, Isabela is my home [...]
If you find yourself on the island of Santa Cruz in Galapagos with a day or two to spare I suggest you head out for a relaxing beach day at Playa El Garrapatero. Located approximately 30 minutes drive from Puerto Ayora, [...]
The Galápagos Islands are situated in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, approximately two hours flight from the main Ecuador city of Guayaquil. If you are planning your visit to these uniquely awesome islands, first discovered by Charles Darwin and [...]
