I'm currently sitting in my hostel just outside of Montanita. For the past week my daily schedule has consisted of: 9am: Get up, eat freshly cooked surprise breakfast made by a latino man named Juan. 10am - 12pm: Blog, Facebook, [...]
Setting off on a long-haul flight to start an overseas adventure is so exciting. Sitting on planes for hours and dealing with jet lag once you land, not so much. But for those of us who are diabetics, having to [...]
After 25 long hours, 3 planes, heaps of airplane food and a few customs checks I have finally made it into Ecuador and I'm thrilled. Yesterday sitting in Santiago, Chile airport waiting for my flight to Guayaquil I was starting [...]
I leave for South America at 8am tomorrow morning and my life is in complete disarray. I haven't packed. I instead have stuff in 3 different rooms, in multiple piles that's kind of sorted but not really. I also think [...]
Many people I meet who've never stayed in hostels often express a negative view of them. This is really unfortunate because hostels are fantastic places not only for single travelers, but couples and families as well. I have stayed in [...]
I was completely taken by surprise with Cancun. Enchanted and delighted by the beaches, food and people, the Yucatan Peninsula was nothing like I expected yet everything I'd hoped for. Mexico completely stole my heart and I can't wait to [...]
I've noticed over the past few weeks in Australia that Airbnb have really ramped up their advertising. Many people are now staying in houses rather than hotels when traveling for both the experience and the sake of their budget. So [...]
Everyone knows New York is an expensive place to visit, especially if you would like a decent room in a good location. Whilst I was looking into accommodation in the weeks prior to arriving in this amazing city, I kept [...]
Relationships can be difficult to maintain when traveling with both the people you meet on the road and those you leave behind. Making New Friends I love meeting new people while traveling. There is something incredibly special and unique about [...]
Barcelona is a lively, gritty city and a perfect place to enjoy the Spanish lifestyle. Amazing architecture, mouth-watering food and plenty of beaches make Barcelona a must for anyone traveling through Spain. Here is my 5 best ways to do [...]
