San Blas Islands Guide: Best Time to Visit, How to Get There & More
White sandy beaches, crystal clear turquoise waters and swaying palm trees: Panama’s San Blas Islands are a slice of paradise in the Caribbean Sea. We’ve already covered everything you need to know in our Ultimate Guide to the San Blas Islands and another…
How to Avoid Midges in Scotland: Top Tips & Best Repellents
Planning a trip to Scotland? Beware of midges! These tiny biting insects are notorious for swarming hikers, campers, and anyone exploring Scotland’s beautiful outdoors. From the Scottish Highlands to the West Coast, midges thrive in damp, mild conditions, especially in…
Your Guide to Sustainable Souvenir Shopping
Souvenirs are more than just trinkets. They are a small piece of the places we visit, serving as reminders of our travels, memories of the fun we had and the times we pushed ourselves outside of our comfort zone. But…
The ULTIMATE guide to the Leutascher Geisterklamm
This is the ultimate guide to the Leutascher Geisterklamm, a stunning gorge in Bavaria. Straddling the Austria-Germany border, the Leutascher Geisterklamm is an easy hike with the reward of beautiful scenery. In this post, I’ll share a bit of background…
Islay & Jura in Winter: the essential guide
Often visited as a pair, Islay and Jura are two small islands off Scotland’s west coast, towards the south of the Inner Hebrides. Slightly less mountainous and rugged than Skye, these islands are known primarily for their unparalleled peated whiskies!…
What do things cost in Morocco?
What do things cost in Morocco? Find out how much common items cost in Morocco to help you plan your backpacker budget.
10 reasons to visit Central America during the rainy season
WHAT IS CENTRAL AMERICA? Central America is the skinny region that connects North America and South America (well, technically it’s on the North American continent). It consists of seven countries: Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.…
Plan Your Visit to Elephantine Island, Aswan: Museum, Ruins, and Nearby Highlights
In a country of dirty, busy and chaotic cities, Aswan’s Elephantine Island is a peaceful escape. There are no cars. You can wake up and enjoy a coffee over the beautiful Nile. And the residents are just the nicest people!…
From Mexico to Panama: the ultimate guide to diving in Central America
Central America, along with southern parts of Mexico, offers some of the world’s best diving. There’s so much to see! From Panama’s Coiba Islands in the Pacific (the ‘Central American Galapagos’) to the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef stretching from Mexico to…
Your guide to the Celestine Waterfall Hike, Chiquiri, Panama
The Celestine Waterfall in Panama is one of my favourite hidden gems. Only a couple of minutes from the road, the Celestine Waterfall (Cascada Celestine) is still so well hidden that it can be tough to find if you don’t…
The Ultimate Guide to Diving in Cozumel, Mexico
This guide to diving in Cozumel will explain everything you need to know about diving in Cozumel, Mexico. From finding the right company to booking a dive trip, and including guidelines for ethical diving, what to bring and other activities…
Getting your SCUBA diving Open Water Certification on a budget: the ULTIMATE guide for savvy travellers
It’s definitely not a budget hobby, but diving isn’t as expensive as you might think. If you want to get started on what is (in my opinion) the greatest hobby ever, here’s everything you need to know to get your…
