A much needed holiday break in the US
I recently returned from a much needed holiday break in the USA and it was so great. Living in Galapagos is amazing and there is not one day that I do not appreciate the wonderful life we have here, but [...]
Meeting Galapagos Neighbours by holding a Local Fair
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 [...]
Why Diabetic Travel Doesn’t Have to be Stressful
Being diabetic doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy and relax on your holiday. Below are some helpful hints and tips to ensure you can travel without stress whilst attending to the many important needs of being diabetic. 1. Plan in [...]
Sorry for my Slackness, I’m Living in a Tropical Island Paradise!
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 [...]
The Best Things in Life are Free!
In everyday life we all seem to get so caught up in material things. Whether that be the latest style in shoes, eating at the most popular restaurant or staying in an amazing hotel while holidaying in the current 'must-see' location. Yes [...]
5 Travel items I wish I’d bought twice
I've been abroad on and off for a few years now and when I start to think about the items I need, my list is pretty solid. I see a lot of travel accessories like travel shampoo containers & neck [...]
A Stressful Few Weeks
Hi everyone, I'm sorry I have been absent from the blog. The first few weeks of this year have been incredibly stressful for me and unfortunately writing travel inspiring articles for you to all read has been the last thing [...]
Top 5 Places to Spend Christmas Abroad
I'm sorry everyone for being so slack with my posting! I have been enjoying my time here in Galápagos and am preparing for Christmas abroad once again. As this will be my second Christmas away from home I thought I [...]
The Unexpected Guayaquil
Over the past year I have traveled in and out of Guayaquil, Ecuador a lot. When I first arrived in South America in June of 2015 I landed in Guayaquil and have to say that I wasn't particularly impressed. A [...]
Rekindling Travel Friendships
Last weekend I was lucky enough to celebrate the marriage of two very good friends in Sydney, Australia. The day was gorgeous, the wedding was beautiful and of course the bride looked stunning. One of the best parts was meeting [...]