My First Time Forest Bathing On A Rainy Day In Mallorca
“What is your favourite forest animal, and why?” asks Barbara, with the forced enthusiasm of someone trying to make the best of a challenging situation. …
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.
Crater Azul: Is Guatemala’s Gorgeous Blue Crater Overhyped?
When I was in Flores in Guatemala, and trying to figure out what I wanted to do, I kept seeing adverts for this thing called …
Instinct of the Mara Review: Exclusive Wildlife In Kenya
Welcome to my review of Instinct of the Mara safari lodge in Olderkesi, Kenya. I spent four nights here as a guest of Secluded Africa. …
Semuc Champey Guatemala: All You Need To Know Before You Go
In Guatemala, hidden in the tropical jungle, there’s a beautiful place that few people have heard of. Here, surrounded by dense forest that vibrates with …
A Canadian Safari Review: See Canada’s Big Five In Manitoba
My Canadian safari trip was hosted by Frontiers North Adventures and Travel Manitoba. This is my honest review of the trip and I do not …
Guatemala Travel Guide: 50+ Essential Things To Know Before You Go
Guatemala! Where towering ancient temples emerge from the jungle and toucans and spider monkeys play in the tangled treetops. Where smiling locals in rainbow-coloured clothes …
The Expert Guide To Xela Guatemala: Things To See And Do
Most visitors to Guatemala don’t bother to visit Xela. It’s a little out of the way, and without the colonial charms of Antigua, the lake …
15 Things To Do In Huesca: Northern Spain’s Adventure Capital
I visited Huesca Spain on a hosted trip in exchange for this review. All opinions are my own, honestly held and have not been written …
Alphonse Island Seychelles: A Review Of My Week In Paradise
I visited Alphonse Island Seychelles on a hosted trip to write articles for two national publications. I was not required to write this blog post …
The Thrilling Volcan De Acatenango Hike In Antigua Guatemala
As you journey around Guatemala, you’ll soon hear people talking about the Volcan de Acatenango hike. From the hostels of Antigua to the bars of …
10 Unmissable Wildlife Adventures In Africa – By Travel Experts
I’m obsessed with Africa. I’ve visited 16 African countries (so far) and haven’t even begun to scratch the surface. I’ve climbed volcanos in Tanzania and …
4 Days In Jasper National Park: An Awesome Jasper Itinerary
** Update! Following the terrible wildfire in Jasper National Park in 2024, some parts of the town and surrounding area were burned. Some activities and …
Santa Catarina Palopo: The Colourful Painted Town In Guatemala
Of all the many towns on Lake Atitlan, the pretty settlement of Santa Catarina Palopo is – in my opinion – the most unmissable. It …
Santa Maria Volcano In Guatemala: How To Hike This Epic Peak
This is the story of my sunrise climb up the Santa Maria Volcano near Xela in Guatemala. If you’re looking for practical information about how …
Tsavo West’s Hidden Gem: Kipalo Hills Lodge
Welcome to my review of Kipalo Hills safari lodge in Tsavo West, Kenya. I spent four nights here, hosted by Secluded Africa. The trip was …
A Kenya Safari Holiday: How To Plan The Perfect Trip For You
Hi, my name’s Bella, and I’m a safari addict. I’ve visited 16 African countries and been on safari or wildlife-spotting in Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Uganda, …
What To Wear On Safari: My Detailed Safari Packing List With Photos
You’ve all seen the brochure photos: a smiling family is sitting at a camping table in the middle of the African bush. Behind them, the …
Chobe Safari Lodge In Botswana: A Complete Review With Photos
I stayed four nights at Chobe Safari Lodge in Botswana, hosted by the Botswana Tourism Organisation. I wasn’t required to write this post, but I …