Disrespectful Travelers
I was horrified by a story I heard today. A friend who was recently in the Galapagos Islands told me about a couple of girls he was with during his travels, who spent a day by themselves exploring the island. [...]
Adjusting to Stationary Life…Again
I've been back in Australia for two months now, and aside from the usual post-travel blues of a traveler who finds themselves stationary for a while, I've found myself missing specific things about where I've been for the past year. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Salt Flats of Bolivia – Day 3
The last day of our tour across across the Salar de Uyuni began with a cold 5:30am departure. Sleeping at approximately 4500 metres above sea level I had heard from other backpackers that this was going to be the coldest [...]
World of Weed
Whether you call it weed, pot, ganga, or cannabis, Marijuana is used by many around the world. Walking the streets of San Francisco you smell it on the air, visiting a coffee shop in Amsterdam there's a variety of choices [...]
Hostel Review – Community Hostel, Quito
Over the past five months I've stayed at Community Hostel four times, and it has become my home away from home when I'm in Quito. I was recommended Community Hostel by other travels I'd met in South America, and all [...]
3 Must Have Items to Survive the Jungle
If your planning an awesome adventure into the unknown (and really who isn't?) and you're thinking you'll end up in the jungle, there are a few things to be prepared for. The first is a lot of rain, the second [...]
5 Must Eat Foods in Ecuador
Ecuador is a food lover’s paradise. With so many varieties of fruits and vegetables, fresh seafood and meat, Ecuador has something for everyone, no matter your taste or budget. Here are my top 5 must eat foods in Ecuador: Chocolate [...]
Life in Galapagos
There are two very different sides to the Galapagos Islands, the one you see as a tourist and the one residents live. The most commonly experienced tourist life in Galapagos is excellent. Visitors come to these unique islands most often [...]