“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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Independent Travel Vs. Group Tours: Which is Better?
There is a definite divide in the backpacking community when it comes to organised tours compared with going it alone. Both group tours and independent travel have positives and negatives, so which is better suited to you? Independent Travel The [...]
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 [...]
The Laid-Back Town of San Pedro de Atacama
In the north of Chile on the border of Bolivia is the hot, dusty town of San Pedro de Atacama. Nestled in the Andes mountains, San Pedro de Atacama is the world's highest desert. With stunning views of the surrounding [...]
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 [...]
Burn Baby, Burn – New Year’s Eve in Ecuador
This year was first away form Australia for New Year's Eve. Traveling gives me to opportunity to experience new countries and cultures, and inviting in the New Year in Ecuador didn't disappoint. The day after Christmas characters start to line [...]
Feliz Navidad!
Christmas is almost upon us and whilst it will be my first Christmas abroad away from my family and friends, I'm looking forward to celebrating here in Ecuador with a wonderful family who have taken me in as one of [...]