

The kiss goodbye... in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
There has always been a country on the very top of my travel list. A country I idealise in my mind, stupidly certain I will love,...


Summer Lovin'... in Torres Del Paine, Chile
Being soaked alone is cold. Being soaked with your best friend is an adventure. - Emily Wing Smith “Please fasten your seatbelts!” ...


The bare necessities... in Leticia, Colombia (Part Two)
Read Part One. Part Two. "Ever let the Fancy roam Pleasure never is at home..." An extract taken from the poem "Fancy" by John Keats;...


The bare necessities... in Leticia, Colombia (Part One)
Part One. Every traveller bravely sets off with the intention of doing something that has never been done before, only to find, in this...


Taking the bad with the good... in Medellín, Colombia
Ever since I was fifteen and my brother introduced me to what I now consider some of my all time favourite films, Goodfellas, Casino,...


Chasing rainbows… in the San Blas Islands, Panama
Regardless of the country, city or town, people who have lived near the coast but no longer do will tell you how much they miss the sea....


Catching a break... in Venao, Panama
When you’ve been on the go for seven months, there comes a point when sitting awkwardly on stuffy public transport is no longer amusing,...


Same old story... in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico
The things you miss when you’re away from home often come as a surprise. Yes, there are the usual suspects: friends, family and of...


A change of heart... in Hiroshima, Japan
We all know that life can change in a matter of seconds. Even if you believe, as I do, that everything is just a consequence of an...


Dream a little dream... in Tokyo, Japan
When I eventually managed to open my eyes the day after my 32nd birthday, it took me a while to realise where I was. As I focused on the...