With its stunning architecture, tasty tapas and abundance of unique activities, Barcelona is the perfect destination for a summer getaway. Now, I don’t know about you, but when I travel, I like to be the girl with a plan! Call me a control freak (which I most certainly am!) but I hate to think I…
Barcelona is a vibrant, bustling city with a unique cultural identity. Like many travellers before me, I completely fell in love with this sunny city by the sea. The main reason for my infatuation wasn’t the delectable food, the white sands or the bustling city vibes, it was, in fact, the unforgettable views which captured my heart.…
This Montserrat tour was kindly gifted by Castlexperience Wine Tours, however, all opinions are my own. A big thank you to Castlexperience Wine Tours for inviting me and my sister as guests on your Montserrat tapas and wine tour. If you would like more information about this company and their tours click here. As many…
Costa Rica’s rainy season takes place from May to November where the country is met by regular torrential downpours. It is a time of plenty (plenty of rain that is!) and the forests are lush and abundant with life. It just so happened that our trip tied in with this time and despite the threat…
So You’re A Wildlife Nerd Seeking a holiday? Well, my friend Costa Rica might be your dream destination! Costa Rica is a breath of fresh air, now running the entire country on renewable energy, it’s a lush, green poster-child of good, environmentally friendly behaviour which the rest of us would do well to follow. Not…
Containing roughly 5% of the earth’s wildlife, Costa Rica is one of the most bio-diverse countries in the world. With stats like that, in addition to the pristine beaches and excellent reputation for outdoor pursuits, it’s no wonder tourists flock to Costa Rica to experience these spectacular draws first-hand. On our recent visit, being animal…
Hey folks! It’s time for yet another armchair adventure to South America, so grab a cup of tea and get comfy while I fill you with wanderlust and inspiration for your next trip! In this post, I’m going to talk about turtle-tastic Tortuguero, one of the Caribbean’s best-kept secrets… Well until now! Why You Should…
Sea turtles are some of the most mesmerizing animals I think I’ve ever had the pleasure and luck of encountering. They cruise gracefully through the waves, some as big as cars, spending a mere 10% of their entire lives on land. Very little is still known about the secret underwater lives of these jellyfish eating…
After almost three months in the cramped, sticky, hostels, learning to sleep though the constant assault of noise which came with the territory of shared dorms. Our shoulders sore from hauling backpacks the size and weight of a baby elephant from one destination to the next. It’s safe to say that Sasha and I were…
Welcome budding Peruvian explorers to part 2 of my Lima survival guide! After beginning to write this guide, I discovered there was just far too much to include in just one post so I’ve split it into two easily digestible chunks! Part one includes general tips, places to eat, accommodation recommendations and advice of getting…