Growing up, Tomb Raider was one of my favourite films. At ten years old, watching Lara Croft wander through jungle …
Two Weeks in Cambodia – a first-time itinerary
Cambodia had been an almost-mythical place to me ever since I watched Lara Croft wander through light-touched and flower-strewn temple …
Why you need to visit Luang Prabang
My first thought upon walking down the streets of Luang Prabang was ‘where is everyone?’. After the crazy hustle and …
Five Weeks in Thailand – a first-time itinerary
Thailand has to be one of the top destinations for backpackers in South East Asia, if not all of Asia. …
The Sacred Valley – A Week in Cusco & Surrounds
I’m not the first person – and I certainly won’t be the last – to say that the Cusco and …
Malta on a Budget – an epic 3 days
I had always imagined Malta to be a bit of a resort island, with shiny, high-rise apartments and crowded beaches …
Baños – A Budget-Friendly, DIY Experience in Ecuador
Aside from Quito, Baños probably sees the most tourists anywhere in Ecuador. Nestled in a rainforest-filled valley beneath the shadow …
Your Peru Itinerary: 2, 3 or 4 weeks
Oh, Peru, how I fell for you. Immediately before arriving in Lima, I spent two weeks in Ecuador, which was …
How to Visit Chichen Itza Without a Tour
Chichen Itza isn’t just a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s also one of the New7 Wonders of the World. So …
The Most Beautiful Places in Seville, Spain
I spent three months living in Seville, a beautiful city in the south of Spain, on an internship with the …
Visit Guadalajara: the Perfect Mexico Starting Point
Most people visiting Mexico head straight for Mexico City or the beaches of the Yucatán Peninsula. And while the Caribbean …
5 Great Ontario Day Hikes
Hands down, hiking is the best way to experience the beauty of Canada’s vast wilderness. Ontario is huge, and most …