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How to Plan a Trip to Antarctica
So you’ve decided to travel to Antarctica. How exciting! Travelling to Antarctic is one of the most extraordinary experiences and it is a bucket-list trip for many people for good reason. But are you feeling a bit overwhelmed or intimidated on how to plan for this exciting adventure? Don’t worry because lucky for you I’ve
Visiting Antarctica – What is it Really Like?
Do you dream of travelling to Antarctica? Do you wonder what is it really like visiting Antarctica, one of the world’s last frontiers for travel? My time travelling in Antarctica was so awe-inspiring and emotional I’ve often been lost for words trying to describe it. But I’ll try! Antarctica is a place where the fragility of our
Nineteen Reasons Why Iceland Will Blow You Away
Iceland blew me away, completely and utterly! Magical, alien and spiritual I often felt like I was in another world or on another planet. Full of stupendous landscapes and incredible, crazy adventures I couldn’t get enough. So much so I’ve now visited this little island twice and spent around five and a half weeks exploring
7 Heavenly Hot Springs You Shouldn’t Miss in Iceland
Soaking in Iceland’s heavenly hot springs is an experience you don’t want to miss! They are the perfect place to relax, unwind and soak up some wonderfully warm waters. It’s also a true Icelandic tradition which locals indulge in every day. So why does Iceland have so many hot springs? Iceland is one of the most
Driving the Westfjords as a Solo Female
I admit I was a little intimidated about the idea of driving Iceland’s Westfjords on my own. The roads in this remote part of Iceland are notorious for being difficult given the widely indented coast of fjord after fjord and even more so because of the many unpaved, steep mountainous roads. However, from the photos
9 Must Sees When Visiting Cape Range National Park
Visiting Cape Range National Park makes for an absolutely true Australian experience. With outback scenes of ochre coloured rugged ranges contrasting against brilliant turquoise waters and some of the most incredible wildlife encounters. Cape Range National Park is found on the remote Western Australian coast and is over 1,200 kilometres from Perth. This is a unique part of
My Experience Swimming with Whalesharks on Ningaloo
My experience swimming with whale sharks on Ningaloo was an extraordinary wildlife experience. Why was it so incredible? Because whalesharks are the largest fish in the world and Ningaloo is a pristine reef environment with world heritage status. And because of strict regulations enforced by the Department of Parks & Wildlife your interaction with these
A Brief Journey in East Africa
My brief journey in East Africa had it all! From tracking gorillas on the slopes of Rwanda’s Volcano National Park, to heading out on safari through the infamous Serengeti National Park and Ngoronogoro Crater, to exploring enchanting Stone Town and the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar. It was the perfect introduction to Africa. Why East Africa?
Exploring Stone Town, Zanzibar
Exploring Stone Town on Zanzibar was an absolute highlight of my recent travels in East Africa. I fell hard for its fascinating maze of alleyways, its grand old buildings crumbling into decay, it’s majestic doors, it’s lively markets and its cheeky children. After tracking gorillas in Rwanda and my safari in the Serengeti I travelled
Travelling in Rwanda as a Solo Female
Travelling in Rwanda as a solo female was a perfect introduction to travelling in Africa. That probably surprises a lot of you, particularly as most people associate or know Rwanda for the horrific genocide that took place there. But that was over twenty years ago and this tiny country has made great efforts to heal