The best and worst of Seminyak
“Seminyak was my best ever holiday,” said one friend who visited on his honeymoon. “Avoid it at all costs,” said another, who has visited Bali several times. Such mixed reviews […]
Tag: backpacking
Things to know about the Gili Islands
Do your research A nervousness filled my stomach from the moment we parted with 400,000R for a return boat from Padang Bai to the Gili Islands. Would the shuttle arrive […]
Cuba – Stepping out of the tourist spots
HAVANA seems to be the place to be right now but when planning my Cuba trip I knew I wanted to stay out of the typical touristy spots after leaving the […]
The Cuban recipe: Rum, cigars and salsa
“You’re not a real Cuban if you can’t dance” someone said to me on my first day. And after two weeks on the island I knew exactly what he meant. […]
Sometimes flying solo is good for you
IN THE last year it has felt like I can’t go anywhere without a baby announcement, engagement or wedding. I have attended two hen parties, seven weddings (and was bridesmaid at […]
Reflecting on the South American adventure
SO my big South American adventure sadly came to an end. Having been back home a week now, it hardly feels like I ever left. The photos on my camera, […]
Peru: Condors, Nasca Lines and sandboarding
Colca Canyon PRETTY much since we had been in Peru there had been very few free days. After the Inca Trail I was exhausted and just needed sleep but with […]
Inca Trail: An unforgettable experience
NERVOUS, excited and apprehensive of what the Inca Trail would bring, I had waited for this moment for weeks. I had spent ages thinking about what to pack and how […]
Amazon Jungle: Out of the city and back again
THIS week was always going to be one of the most mental of the whole tour. We were in Cuzco for half a day and then off to the Amazon […]
Lake Titicaca: Floating reed islands and staying with locals
LAKE Titicaca (or the lake of the black puma) is incredibly massive. It is split between Bolivia and Peru and its islands are home to thousands of people. Our fun […]