How to Score the Best Seat on a Plane
I have a dream of one day scoring a free upgrade to business class on a long-haul flight. I am yet to realise this dream. But just because it hasn't happened yet doesn't mean I don't try every time I [...]
Some Days Eating Alone Sucks
Whilst I have loved my time here in Cuenca relaxing, learning Spanish and sleeping in a room to myself, I would really liked to have eaten dinner tonight with another person. Most of the time, I’m fine eating alone. I’m [...]
Escape to Playa Blanca, Colombia
Playa Blanca is only an hour or so drive from Cartagena, yet it feels like another world. A tropical Caribbean beach lined with huts and hammocks but with no electricity or wifi. The white sand beach of Playa Blanca is [...]
Loving Lima
I've spent the past week in downtown/central Lima and I have to say that I really like it. Before arriving I'd heard differing opinions from those who had already passed through, and surprisingly most people said Lima didn't really 'do [...]
When the tour ends….
For the past two weeks I have been traveling through Ecuador and Peru on a Tucan Tour and it has been great. I love going on tours because I can relax. The tour leader is the one in charge of [...]
My unexpected Guayaco man
I've written in the past about meeting people on the road. Whether it be in hostels, on tours, in pubs or through Tinder, travelers meet new people constantly and sometimes find someone special. That's what has happened to me over [...]
Hola Ecuador!
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 [...]
7 Weeks to South America!
The countdown is on. I leave for South America in just over 7 weeks and am getting excited. Everything is coming together and my focus is shifting from coping with 'normal' daily life to packing up and getting on the [...]
Be Brave and Travel Solo
5 years ago, I never dreamed I would be traveling the world solo. I've always loved traveling, but previously had only ever gone on holidays with friends and family. I like many women I'm sure who have been in long-term [...]
The Machu Picchu Decision
I've been debating whether or not to visit Machu Picchu since I decided to travel to South America. And before you start yelling, "Of course you should visit! Are you insane?" Let me give you the facts. I'm not a [...]