When most backpackers think of Canada, it’s the big cities that spring to mind: Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal. Or the very …
One Day in the Pueblos Blancos of Andalucía
If you’re only going to do one road trip in Andalucía, spending one day driving around the Pueblos Blancos has …
My 10 Favourite Hikes in the World
I love hiking. It’s pretty much the only exercise I actually enjoy, so I try to do as much as …
The 4 Places You Need to See in Cape Verde
Cape Verde, or Cabo Verde, is not usually one to make a travel bucket list. A small archipelago 500km off …
Held Captive: Why Fremantle Prison is a Perth Must-Do
The story of Fremantle Prison, built between 1851 and 1859, lies at the heart of Western Australia’s Convict Era. If …
My Top 10 Wildlife Encounters Around The World
In case you hadn’t noticed, I’m a zoologist. Animals are my passion (aside from travel) and form a huge part …
Jungle Hiking in the Cameron Highlands
Malaysia is the kind of country where even the endless bus journeys are full of stunning scenery. Heading to the …
3 Days in Wellington: NZ’s Cool Little Capital
I picked the wrong time of year to visit the Kiwi Capital back in 2014. Autumn was in full force, …
Why You Need to Volunteer with the Monkey Mia Dolphins
Have you ever experienced a moment so amazing that you’re almost bursting with excitement, but you’re forced to keep a …
My Top Experiences in Australia – 5 Perfect Places
Fourteen months, four states, one territory, approximately 25,000km travelled. While I would never say I’m an expert, or that I’ve …
Paronella Park – A Queensland Must-Do
In the Atherton Tablelands, next to the Mena Creek waterfall, there lie abandoned “castles” nestled in a small patch of …
The Rottnest Island Quokkas, Australia’s Cutest Animal
When I was preparing for my daytrip to Rottnest Island, half an hour’s ferry ride from Fremantle, Perth’s southern neighbour, …