Things to Do in Palau: An Idyllic 7-Day Island Itinerary
When I was offered a travel writing assignment to Palau, my first reaction was: ‘Yes of course!’ My second, swiftly afterwards, was: ‘But where is …
Adventure Travel
From hiking up volcanos to climbing Kilimanjaro, going on safari, solo travelling in Central America, skydiving or whitewater rafting, here’s where you’ll find all my blog posts about adventure travel.
I Hiked Up Six Volcanos In Guatemala – Here’s What Happened
Agreeing to climb a Guatemalan volcano in the middle of the night with strangers I’d found on the internet terrified me. But by sunrise it …
Highlights Of Guatemala Itinerary In 10 Days, 2 Weeks Or 3 Weeks
** This post was last updated April 2026 ** So you’ve decided to go to Guatemala? Congratulations, great choice! It’s a beautiful and fascinating country, …
Demystifying Gorilla Trekking: Permits, Planning And Packing
Planning your gorilla trek can be a confusing experience – there are tonnes of websites out there offering different or patchy information, a lot of …
My Luxury Uganda Safari Itinerary: Into Africa’s Wild Places
Choosing a safari can be overwhelming. There are so many countries to visit, and so many different companies offering different routes, different experiences, and different …
I Spent 22 Days On The Douglas Mawson Ship: My Full Review
In November 2025, Aurora Expeditions launched a brand-new expedition ship, the SY Douglas Mawson. And I was one of the first journalists on board. In …
In Photos: An Expert Guide To Chimpanzee Trekking In Uganda
** This post was written in 2019 but has been fully updated for 2026, following my return visit to Uganda and second chimpanzee tracking experience. …
Arctic vs Antarctica: A Photo Guide To Expedition Cruises
If you’re a lover of wide-open spaces, nature and wildlife like me, the frozen ends of our planet are probably the bucket list dream – …
Curly Hair Travel Kit And Techniques From A Curly Traveller
I have curly hair. Real, genuine curly hair that I’ve had my whole entire life. And despite the numbers of people who still – regularly …
9 Tips For A Botswana Budget Safari Without Luxury Prices
This post was supported by Bush Ways, who hosted me for five nights in Botswana. They did not tell me what to write – this …
Lake Atitlan For Beginners: How To Visit Guatemala’s #1 Spot
No trip to Guatemala is complete without a visit to Lake Atitlán. Encircled by three volcanoes, dotted with colourful towns that hum with Maya tradition, …
Tikal Guatemala: My Essential Guide To The Iconic Maya Ruins
In northern Guatemala, deep in the Petén jungle, lies Tikal – a city that once dominated the ancient Maya world. Today, it’s a place of …
Things To Do In Victoria Falls: My Ideal 2 Day Itinerary
I spent four days in Victoria Falls town on a travel writing assignment. While there, I was hosted by Victoria Falls Safari Lodge who asked …
Hiking Kenya’s Loita Hills On A Maasai Walking Safari
This trip to go hiking in Kenya’s Loita Hills was hosted by Walking Wild Adventures. I don’t accept freebies or payment in exchange for positive …
Affordable Botswana Safaris: My Bargain Wildlife Trip Review
I spent five nights on an affordable Botswana safari as a guest of Bush Ways in exchange for some blog posts and social media. I …
Which Is The Best Botswana Safari Lodge? My Favourites With Photos
This blog post was supported by the Botswana Tourism Organisation and Desert & Delta Safaris. I have not been told what to write; all opinions …
Olderkesi In Kenya: The Maasai Mara’s Newest Conservancy
I spent four days in the Olderkesi Conservancy in Kenya, staying at Instinct of the Mara with Secluded Africa. I was not asked to write …
First Time Safari Facts: 18 Surprise Things To Know Before You Go
You’ve seen the photos and videos, so you know that an African safari is guaranteed to involve incredible wildlife encounters and sunset G&Ts overlooking a …