10 great excuses to book a professional photoshoot
*This professional photoshoot blog post is a collaboration with Perfocal We may all be cooped up inside on Lockdown at the moment – but that doesn't stop us planning for the future! Let this guide serve as some positive inspiration for
South & Central America travel during Coronavirus
The 'C' word on everyone's lips right now and the one we're all sick of – Coronavirus has taken over everyone's lives and mental health in the last few weeks. I don't want to add to the constant noise of
Budget guide to Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica
An absolute must-visit for any travellers heading to Costa Rica – Monteverde Cloud Forest Nature Reserve completely blew me away. One of the wildest, purest landscapes I have been lucky enough to hike during five years of travel. Yes, Costa
The ultimate vegetarian/vegan Mexico food guide
Ever wondered what it's like to be vegan in Mexico? Not sure if you can find the best veggie options or just worry about accidentally ending up with chicken tacos? This guide is the one for you. Travelling with any
Envision 2020: Why go to a music festival solo?
For some of us, the idea of going to a music festival solo is our worst nightmare. Who would we dance with? Would it be the same without a gang of mates to camp with? The truth is, in today's
Climbing Volcano Acatenango for sunrise – is it worth it?
* This Acatenango blog post is an AD/GIFTED collaboration with Tropicana Hostel. The silence of being high above the clouds, interspersed with the crackling of the camp fire. Murmurs of disbelief as the group gazed out upon the endless skies and
No crowds & perfect pics at Neuschwanstein Castle
Visiting Neuschwanstein Castle during last summer's Europe road trip was definitely one of the highlights. I've always wanted to see the fairy tale castle with my own eyes and finally I made that a reality. Germany is a perfect country
Planning a day-trip from Milan to Lake Como
Never did I ever imagine that I would be celebrating my birthday cruising from Milan to Lake Como for a day of pizza, champagne and George Clooney-spotting. It turns out Milan is the perfect place to plan a European city
Planning a perfect fairytale visit to Bran Castle
Visiting Bran Castle this year was one of my absolute travel highlights. It's a place that has been on my bucket list for years and I couldn't wait to finally visit. There's nothing quite like the feeling of finally ticking
Angloville – a worrying look at teaching abroad
*This Angloville post features a review of a press trip. Angloville's response to my formal complaint was to ignore me and then block me on social media. For over two months I have been promised a response and have received
