“Where Should I Holiday Next?”
Many people often ask me where they should holiday next. It can be a difficult decision if you're short on time or money, and would like to get the most out of your holidays, or if you're just looking for [...]
La Paz – An Edgy City in the Sky
Before arriving in La Paz, Bolivia I had heard mixed reports from other travelers. Some said it was a boring city with not much to do, others warned me against the danger of both the people and the food. So [...]
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 [...]
Falling in Love, Planning the Future and Returning to Australia
When I arrived in South America eight months ago I didn't really have a plan for what I was going to do. I had a general idea of the places I wanted to go (all of them) and a couple [...]
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 [...]
Latinos Love Curves
Having traveled through South America for three months now I have to say this is the most attractive I have ever felt my life. Now some people may think that's an unusual opening sentence, and yes it probably is. But [...]
Sick Solo Traveler
Being sick whilst on the road is something that everyone experiences, especially long-term travelers. It's awful, especially if you are vomiting and diarrhea sick and staying in a hostel dorm room. Wanting nothing more than to escape into a room [...]
Hostel Review – The Dreamer Santa Marta, Colombia
Discussing my Colombian travel plans with other backpackers before arriving here, as soon as I mentioned I was headed up to Cartagena almost everyone said, "Go to Santa Marta and stay at The Dreamer." When talking about Santa Marta almost [...]
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 [...]
Into the Jungle
For the past few days I've been traveling through the jungle of Ecuador and exploring a culturally rich world of shaman’s, mosquitos and mud. A 200 year old tree and gum boots. I'm on a Tucan Travels tour [...]