Leroo La Tau In Botswana: See The Incredible Zebra Migration
This is a sponsored post supported by Desert & Delta Safaris, who hosted me for three nights at Leroo La Tau Lodge in Botswana. I …
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.
Using The Canon R5 For Wildlife Photography: A Full Review
Welcome to my Canon R5 review. First, the boring disclaimer part (you can skip this if you like!) Wex Photo Video sponsored me to write …
Is Guatemala Safe? 60+ Practical Tips For Safe Travel In Guatemala
How dangerous is Guatemala really? It’s a question that bothered me endlessly before I went there. Far more than planning routes or researching hotels, the …
My Perfect Pembrokeshire Itinerary: A 5 Day Coast Road Trip
Pembrokeshire is one of the prettiest parts of the UK. Often overlooked in favour of the dramatic landscapes of Scotland or the summer holiday vibe …
An Adventure On The Via Ferrata Hluboka In The Czech Republic
What springs to mind when you think of the Czech Republic? Castles, maybe – and you’d be right; there are loads of those. The popular …
Seeing The Resplendent Quetzal Bird In Guatemala
This story about my experience searching for a resplendent quetzal bird in Guatemala was inspired by an article I wrote for BBC Wildlife Magazine. If …
Rio Dulce Guatemala: Is The ‘Sweet River’ Worth It?
As you plan your travels round Guatemala, you’ll come across references to the ‘Rio Dulce’. Some websites and blogs make it sound idyllic: a tranquil …
Cerro Quemado in Guatemala: The Volcano Where People Talk To The Gods
In Guatemala, just south of the second largest city, Quetzaltenango, is a jagged ancient volcano. Its name is Cerro Quemado, which means ‘Burnt Hill’. Here, …
Nature Vacations: 25 Amazing Places For An Outdoors Adventure
Nature vacations are becoming more and more popular – especially since the pandemic, when social distancing and long walks in the countryside became a thing. …
A Review Of G Adventures’ Costa Rica 16-Day Tour
I’m rocking in a hammock in my hotel in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, on the penultimate day of my 16-day tour of Costa Rica with …
Hiking In The Beautiful Knuckles Mountain Range, Sri Lanka
Before I went to Sri Lanka I’d heard loads about its fascinating colonial history, its evocative archaeological sites, and its magnificent temples and monuments. I …
Climbing The 8 Days Lemosho Route On Kilimanjaro
When you climb Kilimanjaro, probably the most important decision you will have to make is which route to choose. There are seven in total: Marangu, …
Best Camera Settings For Northern Lights Photography
For many people, seeing and photographing the Northern Lights is a once-in-a lifetime, bucket-list experience. Perhaps that’s the same for you? Perhaps you already have …
Tandem Skydiving: Why I Hated Jumping out of a Plane
I’m pretty adventurous. I’ve climbed 3 active volcanoes. I’ve hiked up Kilimanjaro and rafted the Colorado river. I once cycled from London to Oxford (about …
Kenya Vs Tanzania: Travel Experts Decide
When it comes to picking a destination for an African safari, for most first-timers it usually boils down to a simple two-way choice: Kenya vs …
Doing The Freezing Polar Plunge In Antarctica
Welcome to my post about how I refused to do the Polar Plunge in Antarctica for three full weeks but somehow ended up doing it …
30 Antarctica Questions And Answers: What To Know Before You Go
If you’ve been dreaming of going to Antarctica, you probably have a LOT of questions. I know I did. What is it really like? How …
Four Days in Valli Giudicarie in Trentino Italy
Most visitors to Italy make a beeline for the celebrity places, and I must admit I was the same. I’ve been to big hitters like …