Cretaceous Park – Sucre’s Unique Window Back In Time
Spending a couple of hours walking through a former quarry may not sound like everyone's idea of an interesting afternoon. In Sucre, thousands of visitors per year do just that in the aptly titled El Parque Cretácico (Cretaceous Park). It has a commanding position in...
Beyond Uyuni – The Stunning landscape of Reserva Eduardo Avaroa
The Salt Flats of Uyuni seem to get the headlines all the time when you talk about Bolivia and there is a very good reason for that. They are stunning but they are far from the only natural wonder you can find in Bolivia. Today I would like to highlight some equally...
A Visual Visit to Antelope Canyon
There are some places in this world that words alone simply cannot express. Antelope Canyon is one of those places. Antelope Canyon isn't particularly central to, well, anywhere really. Yet the stunning natural beauty of this canyon of two halves...
Tulum – There Is More To This Town Than Just The Ruins
Cancun has been the go to resort in the Yucatan for many years. Proximity to the airport has made it the number 1 choice for international visitors but towns further down the Riveria Maya are now stepping up to challenge its crown. Tulum may not be anywhere near the...
Experience Ancient Mayan History At Chichen Itza
When you think of Mexico you will no doubt picture palm fringed white sand beaches so synonymous with the Mayan Rivera. Away from the beaches there are 2 attractions that may pop into your mind even if you aren't sure of their names. Tulum is famous for its accessible...
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Welcome to my travel blog. I wish I could travel full time but life hasn’t worked out that way for me so I choose to see our wonderful planet one small adventure at a time.
Torres del Paine – Patagonia At it’s Wildest & Most Rugged
It attracts over a quarter of a million visitors annually and is the most visited national park in Chile despite being hundreds of kilometres from the nearest town. It’s also a star of the famed BBC Natural History Unit’s series, "Patagonia", among others....
48 Hours In Rome
First off, let me be clear. There is so much to see and do in Rome, you will need much longer than 48 hours but sometimes life doesn't play ball with the best laid of plans. So, if you're short on time, how do you choose what to see and what to leave? Some...
5 Reasons For You To Visit Bolivia
Natural Landscapes Bolivia has been blessed with a stunning range of landscapes for visitors to enjoy. There is so much more to Bolivia than just the Salt Flats. While it may not have its own coastline to boast of it has pretty much everything else. From the...
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Why Climb Kilimanjaro Again
In 2015 I found myself standing on the ‘Roof Of Africa’ for 20 minutes, emotionally and physically exhausted. I felt overwhelmed, yet numb. Challenging yourself mentally and physically remains just a dream for many people. Many of my travels between 2012 and 2015 were...
Trekking The Inca Trail: Day 3 – The “Gringo Killers”
The early morning dew clung to the tops of our tents and the thick blades of grass all around us like honey. It was just before 7am but most of us were already awake or, at the very least, in varying states of consciousness. The camp was alive with the...
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The Best Views Of Barcelona For Next To Nothing
From spacious parks and plazas to high end shopping districts, Barcelona has something for everyone. But for this article I am going to concentrate on the best views you can have of Barcelona for next to nothing. Getting Around Barcelona Barcelona is a sprawling...
Hollywood Forever Cemetery – Celebrating Hollywood’s Golden Age
Some may say that walking around a cemetery is macabre but I have always found a cemetery to be a place of quiet contemplation. Cemeteries oftentimes reflect a city’s outlook on itself and its culture. Attitudes to death vary wildly according to geographical and...
Eastern State Penitentiary – The Worlds First True Penitentiary
Sitting ominously atop a hill in the residential district of Fairmount in Philadelphia, the Neo Gothic walls of Eastern State Penitentiary are as imposing today as they were when the building first opened in 1829 becoming home to 450 prisoners. A pioneer of the...
New York’s Top Attractions in 48 Hours
The bright lights and buzzing atmosphere of New York holds a fascination with many people. Whether you’re big on the shopping that the city is well known for, or you just want to experience the atmosphere for yourself, New York draws hundreds of thousands of visitors...
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5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Headed To South America
Know Some Of The Lingo Being a native English speaker, I guess I am guilty of being lazy on this point but less touristy places will be a challenge to navigate without knowing your left and right, please and thank you, how much is this and that in the local language....
Valle de la Luna – A Stunning Moonscape on Planet Earth
The Atacama Region There are many Valle de la Luna (Valley Of The Moon) in the world but none quite as famous as the Valley Of The Moon near San Pedro de Atacama, one of the driest places on Earth in northern Chile. The Atacama Desert is a 105,000² mile (149,000² km)...
Beyond Uyuni – The Stunning landscape of Reserva Eduardo Avaroa
The Salt Flats of Uyuni seem to get the headlines all the time when you talk about Bolivia and there is a very good reason for that. They are stunning but they are far from the only natural wonder you can find in Bolivia. Today I would like to highlight some equally...
Itaipu Dam – Engineering Marvel Or Environmental Disaster?
Not everything on this planet that stops you in your tracks comes from nature. For good or bad, mans attempts to control nature have led to some successes and stunning failures. One of the largest hydro electric damming projects in the world is the Itaipu Dam in South...
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3 Stunning Cornish Village Alternatives To Polperro
Polperro has it all. A beautiful harbour, the sounds and smells of a working village and stunning views around every tight corner. It also has the prices to match! If you still want to visit a beautiful Cornish village and keep your wallet intact here are 3 stunning...
Why Climb Kilimanjaro Again
In 2015 I found myself standing on the ‘Roof Of Africa’ for 20 minutes, emotionally and physically exhausted. I felt overwhelmed, yet numb. Challenging yourself mentally and physically remains just a dream for many people. Many of my travels between 2012 and 2015 were...
The Best Views Of Barcelona For Next To Nothing
From spacious parks and plazas to high end shopping districts, Barcelona has something for everyone. But for this article I am going to concentrate on the best views you can have of Barcelona for next to nothing. Getting Around Barcelona Barcelona is a sprawling...
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My Story
Travel takes many forms for many people. I firmly believe that travel of any kind is enriching. For the last decade I have chosen trips that many people see as exotic or out of the way but the places I have been blessed to see and the people I have met have helped shape me as a person.
I’m not adverse to a “standard” beach holiday or city break but anywhere I travel I try to find something unique about the destination to explore.
This blog is the culmination of many thousands of airmiles and countless trips to amazing places and cultures. I hope you enjoy finding inspiration for your travels.
“If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine. It’s lethal.”
– Paulo Coelho