Sailing through the San Blas Islands in Panama for five days with twenty-one strangers was incredible — sharing coconuts straight from the tree, playing beach volleyball, and falling asleep to the sound of the sea in hammocks. But what stood out for me in this experience is the land we were stood on, belonging to... Continue Reading →

Lima has taught me not to listen too closely to other travellers opinions about a place. The typical hostel conversation goes something like, “Have you been there yet?” and the answer is always one extreme or the other: “Yes, I loved it,” or “No, I hated it.” Almost everyone I spoke to about Lima, the... Continue Reading →

You might read this title and think, “Wow, how entitled is she? How can you feel burnt out while living a life so many only dream about?” And I completely agree. I’m not working a hectic job right now, or paying bills, or looking after children. I’m lucky enough to have saved money to be... Continue Reading →

It’s rare to find a hostel that makes you feel so at home and so personalised. I have stayed in probably well over 100 hostels around the world and La Casona de Odile, just outside the town of El Bolsón in Argentinian Patagonia is my favourite of them all. A taxi drive from El Bolson... Continue Reading →

Upon coming to Fiji you expect a picture perfect paradise like you would see on a postcard or your Instagram feed. Someone made that comment and I overheard the response of “what, just an isolated beach?” And that leads to the question, what does paradise mean? Is it simply a deserted shoreline with coconuts half-buried... Continue Reading →

Deep in the French mountains lay two girls drifting in a river, surrounded by nothing but trees and the hum of insects. Discussing the meaning of happiness and how all you need in life is food, water and some shelter. Rare moments where time slows, and the line between you and nature disappears. Time where... Continue Reading →

Crossing the Atlantic Ocean, you never quite know what weather you’ll encounter. Fortunately, we were headed toward Bermuda for shelter—a country I admittedly knew little about, aside from the dreaded Triangle. This island has now become one of my favourite destinations yet. With a country often called “The Isle of Devils”, due to dangerous reefs,... Continue Reading →

Sidmouth, a small charming town in eastern Devon became my unexpected summer Sancturary. Where I was fortunate to move in with my boyfriend’s kind family for the summer after quitting working in the ocean fairly suddenly in hope for a slower pace of life.  And a slower pace of life is certainly what I got,... Continue Reading →

After wrapping up a sailing adventure around the South Pacific, where I got the opportunity to visit New Zealand, New Caledonia, Fiji, Vanuatu and Tonga, I’ve got travel updates to share from the last 5 months! Following a 5-day pitstop at home to shake off the jet lag, I set off for Portugal for a... Continue Reading →

I found myself on a tour booked the night before to Petra, I crossed the border into Jordan from Israel and experienced an immediate sense of anticipation to be independently travelling again. My journey started in Eilat, the northernmost tip of Israel in the Southern Negev Desert. Five minutes into our bus ride in Jordan,... Continue Reading →

Meeting tribes and land diving, snorkelling, and giving is how I can put Vanuatu into words, and I was fortunate enough to sail around 11 of its islands and aid 5 tribes. Honestly, I didn’t know Vanuatu existed until we sailed from New Caledonia to the untouched islands. It’s truly a blessing to see the... Continue Reading →

After picking up 2 more friends in Pai, the 5 of us set off unaware of what was to come. Unaware is the keyword in this opening sentence. We arrived at a large forest-covered mountainous monastery greeted by a monk. We were told the rules such as- no music, no touching, no yoga, and we... Continue Reading →

Sapa, in the north of Vietnam, is the home of hotpots and hospitality. Almost bordering China, Sapa and its near towns have been one of the most memorable, charming and relaxing weeks of this trip through South East Asia these past 3 months. Beautiful homestays with heated blankets and wooden log cabins looking out to... Continue Reading →

I like to buy old cameras on Facebook Marketplace and use them till they break, this one hasn’t yet and this is the past 3 months of South East Asia. My photos are with no editing and taken quickly in the moment, they show my favourite places and people, the two things that make a... Continue Reading →

It took 3 days to travel to Cambodia from Thailand, me, $50 and an abnormally heavy backpack had no idea what to expect and no plans. I took a ferry with oil and smog coming out of it with two great Aussie girls Raphie and Pela, we came off the ferry black with dirt. We... Continue Reading →

Pai has been my favourite place I’ve visited in Thailand so far, you can never be bored here. That's why many people get stuck in the inevitable ‘Pai hole’. We originally booked to stay for 3 days and stayed for a week, went to stay in a monastery for a few days and then came... Continue Reading →

After a 12-hour flight, we arrived in the land of smiles, greeted by a chatty taxi driver who would take us into the heart of backpacking paradise. Rather than travelling solo this time, I’m travelling with two of my friends Braeden and Lewis, so I’ll be showing comparisons between solo and group travel throughout this... Continue Reading →

Writing this three and a half years after my visit, I still look back on my time in Salento as though it was recently. It’s probably the most picturesque town I’ve ever visited and I have the privilege to go back in a few months! Salento feels like it was pulled straight from a storybook,... Continue Reading →

I thought it might be time for a long-overdue update, so let me take you back to April, when I last wrote in Colombia which feels like a lifetime ago, and how my life changed in a matter of hours to become a seafarer in the Mediterranean Sea.  Beaulieu-sur-Mer in the South of France The... Continue Reading →

I was informed that I wouldn't like Bogotá because there are finer cities, but I enjoyed my time there, which only implies that it gets better and better, considering this is my first stop in Colombia. You can easily spend a day just wandering the streets, conversing with locals, and taking in the sights in... Continue Reading →

As amazing and fulfilling as being a backpacker is, sometimes it gets mentally draining. Having to constantly plan your next move, what you’re going to eat, how you’re going to fill the days, and the constant flow of talking to new people every day gets a lot. The good often outweighs the bad when you... Continue Reading →

I arrived in Costa Rica with no expectations, and to be honest, no plan to like it. All I'd heard was that it’s triple the price of anywhere else in Latin America and Americanised into a Truman show for tourists. But I have to admit, I love this country. This may be because I met... Continue Reading →

There are 30 national parks throughout Costa Rica, all shining beauty in different parts of Costa Rica. I must say this is one of the most asthetically pleasing, beautiful countries I have seen. I spent just under 2 weeks backpacking Costa Rica, and in this time I went to two of the most well known... Continue Reading →

Basketball, skateboards and political art After a 20 hour bus crossing through 4 countries and 3 borders, I made it to León at around 10pm on a Thursday. I caught a shuttle bus from Antigua in Guatemala through El Salvador and Honduras for $80. A friend I met on the bus, and I went to... Continue Reading →

I arrived in Granada by public bus from Leon, stopping in Managua and getting to the heart of Granada in mid-afternoon. As soon as I stepped off of the bus I felt Granada was much calmer and more relaxed than Leon, although it has the same things like markets, street food and plenty of activities.... Continue Reading →

San Pedro La Laguna Now I’m not sure if anyone else struggled this much to get to San Pedro La Laguna, but 3 chicken buses, sat in a road full of only cows, and then a hitchhike I finally made it to the lake. I travelled from Xela which may be why it was difficult,... Continue Reading →

All I know about the hike to see active Volcan Fuego is that it’s difficult, draining and so worth it. Climbing with my mum I knew would be a great experience with immense views. We went with Lanquin Tours for a few reasons, the main companies were booked as it was last minute, it only... Continue Reading →

Prior to my last post, I’d gotten pretty good at going with the flow and editing my entire plan to not have one at all. Guatemala was cold, I wasn’t feeling the vibe and didn’t feel like myself, so I hopped on a bus and then into a Subaru, knowing I was heading to El... Continue Reading →

I began my travels with the intention of living in Mexico and then deciding from there what I would do. Only once I got stuck on my plan of travelling from Mexico to Colombia with no flights, I felt pressure from myself to stick to it, not truly considering the countries I am genuinely interested... Continue Reading →

My previous knowledge of Spanish consists of lessons I took over Zoom before heading to Latin America with @URonlineWorld. My teacher Ron and his lovely fiancé Anna were more than helpful, and prepared me for everything I needed to know before heading to Mexico. If anyone who reads this wants to learn a language (not... Continue Reading →

Xela is one of the most interesting places in Guatemala I have visited. It is full of bustling markets and architecture. It’s a large city with over 10 zones, it just needs some more greenery and maybe a bin man or two. It is also the cheapest place I have been in Guatemala because I... Continue Reading →

Flores to Lanquin The 9 hour drive from Flores to Lanquin on a cramped minibus isn’t so bad when you are surrounded by jungle, rivers and colourful churches in nearby towns. Arriving at the Zephr Lodge in San Agustín Lanquín, it was surreal knowing that these panorama views of jungle and mountains are in front... Continue Reading →

I caught a bus from Belize City and travelled West, crossed the boarder, and arrived in Flores with friends Abie and Tom who I met over Christmas in Caye Caulker, Belize. My first stop of many in Guatemala. I’d heard fantastic things about this country, with many of my friends I made in Mexico telling me... Continue Reading →