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 …
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 …
Much as I hate dragging myself out of bed early, it’s an annoying truth that nothing beats the calm and colours of a beautiful sunrise. …
I travelled on the Rocky Mountaineer luxury train for two days across Canada, with no phone signal, no WiFi, not even a book. I expected …
The Ancient Egyptians constructed stunning tombs for their kings and nobles. The most famous place to find them is around Luxor and the Valley of …
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 …
** 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, …
When I first moved into my flat nearly 20 years ago, I hung five large frames in the living room, and filled them with prints …
Planning your gorilla trek can be a confusing experience – there are tonnes of websites out there offering different or patchy information, a lot of …
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 …
If you’ve visited this site before, you’ll know that I’m passionate about Africa and safari and will jet off to photograph wildlife in far-flung places …
** Note: This post was first written in 2020, long before AI had a chance to ruin everything. I’ve just updated it in 2026. So …
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 …
When people think of city breaks, they usually make a beeline for the big hitters like Paris, Rome, Lisbon, Madrid, Budapest or Vienna. In fact, …
**I just got back from another visit to Entebbe Uganda, so this post has been freshly updated!** When you arrive in Uganda, the chances are …
** This post was written in 2019 but has been fully updated for 2026, following my return visit to Uganda and second chimpanzee tracking experience. …
** This post has been newly revised and updated as of November 2025 ** Uganda! A country of rolling green hills, misty valleys and craggy …
** This post has been newly revised and updated November 2025** I’ve spent a lot of time in Uganda. My first visit was a few …
Hello! Bella here – the writer and creator of Passport & Pixels. Normally I write every article on this site myself, and as you’ll see …