I’ve mentioned before that I’ve been keeping travel journals on every big backpacking trip since the age of 14 and travel journal prompts really help in knowing what to write. The first one was during my week hiking in the mountains of Turkey. Since then I’ve documented 3 months around South America, a month in…
Backpacking toiletries are probably one of the most important things to remember to include in your backpacking packing list. I mean, you can get essentials wherever you are in the world but quite often they’re more expensive than if you’ve bought them from home, and you don’t want to smell all the time while backpacking….
Road trips are an adventure like no other – the freedom of the open road, the thrill of discovering new places, and the memories that last a lifetime. Road trips have been a part of my life since I was about 7 and my family would pack up the car and travel from England all…
Arbutus Greenway bike path in Vancouver is one of the best beginner-friendly cycle rides in the city. Vancouver on the whole is a cycle-friendly city. There are loads of bike lanes, quiet roads designated as biking routes and there’s the Vancouver sea wall which loops around Stanley Park. Cycling around Stanley Park is definitely the…
Iceland is magical whatever time of year you visit. But to get the full Iceland experience, I really think you need to visit Iceland in the winter. I mean, the country has “ice” in the name after all! Whilst visiting Iceland in winter does make some things harder and less accessible, there are still plenty…
Vancouver street art can be found in a few places across the city. There are the angel wings in Kitsilano, and the pink alleyway near Gastown but Main Street and the surrounding blocks is definitely the best place to find street art in Vancouver. When you think of Vancouver you probably think of mountains and…
One of the best ways to see Glencoe is to try one of the many beautiful Glencoe walks and hikes available. This way you get away from the roads and out into the beautiful Scottish countryside, with mountain views, lochs, and streams and maybe even spot some deer. Read more: Check out the Goatfell hike…
There are so many cozy coffee shops in Vancouver, BC. and if you’re a coffee addict (hi, hello) then you’ll know that sometimes there’s nothing better than finding a cozy coffee shop and enjoying a hot drink made for you by someone else. It’s just never quite the same at home, is it? There are…
The hidden gems Vancouver has to offer are pretty varied. You’ve got beautiful secret beach areas, bunnies, sunset spots, and more. After 6 years of living in Vancouver (which has flown by), just when I think I know the city well I find out about another great hidden gem in Vancouver. These Vancouver hidden gems…
Spending a weekend in Iceland is on many people’s bucket lists as is the country itself. Especially for active travel lovers! Spending 2 days in Iceland had been high on my list for a while and we finally managed to squeeze in a weekend in Iceland as part of the Iceland Air stopover on the…