Visiting the ancient Mayan city of Tikal was one of the most beautiful experiences that I had in Guatemala – and I climbed volcanoes, swam in hot springs, splashed in turquoise waterfalls and ate myself silly – yet Tikal eclipses them all which is why I recommend it. Where: Northern …
Easy Asian Style Warm Lamb Salad Recipe
Ever look at your hostel ready meal and think “gosh that looks ugly”. It’s often the case with meals we whip together in ramshackle kitchens late in the evening, no matter what you do they just look ugly. Which is why this Asian style warm lamb salad recipe is one …
My travel advice: be realistic in your risk assessment
Throughout my travelling “career” (for want of a better word) I have always thought that “be sensible” is by far the worst and most annoying travel advice out there. I love travelling to small leafy corners all of the worlds. Crawling through travel blogs and airline deals to plan my …
Hostel Rio Playa, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico – Review
Note: all thoughts are my own and my accommodation reviews are not sponsored unless otherwise stated. The Details Where: Playa Del Carmen, Mexico How Long: 3 Nights Number of persons: 1 Female Cost: $15 US Dollars per night Link: Couldn’t find their direct website but here is a Hostelworld link …
Should I climb a volcano? What do I need to know?
Guatemala is a country over spilling with volcanoes – nearly everywhere you look there is a peak sprouting up into the sky, often emitting a cloud of ash in its wake. As you travel around you will notice that nearly all of your fellow travellers have an opinion on if …
Bed Bugs and what to do
I am a survivor of a bed bug attack. Yes, that’s right, I lived to tell the tale. I hear you gasp across time and space – bed bugs, how can anyone get over such an experience? It wasn’t easy. There were days of lathering myself in Hydrocortisone cream and restless …
Top Tips for Eating Out when you are a Solo Backpacker
One of the hardest parts about being a solo traveller is building up the courage to eat out… alone. The fear of being bored, of people looking at you and thinking you are friendless, of not knowing what to order or worse having no one to share with. All very …
Easy Backpackers Italian Bruschetta Recipe
Bruschetta is a big part of any visit to Italy, it combines the three major Italian food groups – tomato, olive oil and crusty bread. Some think it is a simple dish, but I think it’s one of the best ways to highlight and enjoy simple fresh ingredients. So obviously …
Spend a week relaxing in the South of France on a budget
I recently spent a little over a week relaxing in a small town in the South of France, it was glorious! The food was fresh and tasty, the people friendly and very French and the scenery was like a picturesque 1950s Hollywood movie set. We stayed in the gatehouse of …
French Provincial Vegetables and Mussels Recipe
Looking for an easy, yet delicious Sunday night meal while you are travelling. Then check out my French Provincial Vegetables and Mussels Recipe. Although it is French-inspired, you can pick up these ingredients all over the world and many different markets. Markets! I can’t rave enough about markets, about the …