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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
