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 [...]
Vegan Life After 3 Months
Those of you who know me or have been following me on Instagram for a while will be aware that three months ago I switched to a vegan diet. At the beginning of this process I wrote about the difficulties [...]
Top 5 Traveler Gifts for 2015
It's that time of year again, and if you're a traveler like me or have a family member whose life is filled with wanderlust it can't be hard selecting a Christmas gift that will be fully appreciated. So here are [...]
Delta Air Lines Lost Luggage Nightmare
Over the weekend I flew back into Ecuador from New York. Having booked a red-eye flight with Delta from Newark to Quito via Atlanta the travel time was long. As the last train from Manhattan to Newark left at 1:22am [...]
Cheap Tickets for Broadway Shows
When visiting New York, at the top of many people's to do lists is seeing a Broadway show. There are so many fantastic shows available, whether you like musicals, plays, comedies or a mix of everything. For a backpacker like [...]
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 [...]
Dealing with Gypsy Salesmen
As a tourist, in most countries you will stand out. Most of the time even if you think you’re blending in, chances are someone will have marked you as a tourist and therefore a target. As travellers we all know [...]
Black Friday Sales – Is it Worth the Hype?
Thanksgiving in the US is coming up in a few weeks, a perfect time to see friends and family members whilst eating pumpkin pie. The day after thanksgiving is Black Friday, a day that has become famous around the world [...]
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 [...]