6 of The Best Activities in Mindo, Ecuador
I was lucky that the weather had defied the forecast (& the fact that it was cloud forest). The day was clear & bright, perfect for a hike! As I had left early, I was pretty much alone the whole […]
I was lucky that the weather had defied the forecast (& the fact that it was cloud forest). The day was clear & bright, perfect for a hike! As I had left early, I was pretty much alone the whole […]
If you are looking for a short hike with an amazing view to watch the sunrise then look no further! Here is the story of one of my favourite hikes to watch the sunrise in Viñales Cuba. It includes getting […]
I was honoured & excited to be nominated for the Liebster Award. I work hard to deliver quality with my blog & find it a challenge to get noticed, so it was a thrill to receive this from A Trip With […]
Hiking as a solo female traveller can be a challenge. It is a great way to feel connected to nature & stay fit while you discover new places. After many solo hiking adventures, here are my top 10 tips if […]
“During the full day sailing, we saw mines for minerals, catacombs, colourful fishing villages, beaches only accessible by climbing down a ladder, pirate caves, rocks of all colours of the rainbow, abandoned villages and sea bluer & clearer than you […]
It left me slightly perturbed to find out my hotel was right next door to the notorious prison! Inside, laws are enforced by stabbing & the prisoners earn money selling cocaine. Many ex-inmates offer tours within the prison walls but […]
If you want to really explore the best of Costa Rica, both the Pacific & Caribbean Coasts have very different vibes. I took a month in this tropical paradise & here is my pick of 6 laid back towns not […]
If you’re interested in seeing salt for as far as the eye can see, photographing yourself sliding off the back of a dinosaur, staying in a Salt Hotel, seeing lakes & mountains of all colours of the rainbow, a rock […]
Losing my beloved husband in 2014, changed my life forever. I chose to follow my passion for travel to create distraction for myself but it has given me so much more than this. Travel has allowed me to heal & […]
I made my Life List (Bucket List) when I was desperately seeking purpose & direction. Ultimately, what I wanted was a roadmap for life & I looked everywhere for inspiration. After 3 years it was time for an update. So, […]

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