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Sailing from Panama to Colombia, the good and the bad!

Most of you will already know that getting from Panama to Colombia isn’t as easy as jumping on a bus. Due to the Darien Gap, a large and dangerous mass of no mans land which separates the two continents, you must either fly which costs a fortune or go via boat which also costs a fortune, BUT the boat option comes with the added bonus of spending a week in paradise as you sail via the picture…

How to travel for $35 a day. Yes, it IS possible!

I know some of you must be thinking “that’s literally impossible” but I can attest to the fact that it’s totally do-able! I began writing this post in Costa Rica, a popular tourist destination which has prices to match. Prices there are the same as Europe, which is fine when you’re on a short trip i.e. you have a job and are making back what you earn. But if like me, you’re on an extended trip…

I wasn’t scared to visit this part of the world but I 100% came here with an attitude of skepticism. Trust no-one, be super careful, never leave your valuables unprotected blah blah blah. The truth is I’ve learnt that those things are really the least of your worries! It’s the little stuff no-one tells you about that ends up exasperating you most. So here’s a few things no-one told me about…

A first timers guide to Marrakesh

I didn’t think about it much when I booked my flights to Marrakesh (or Marrakech if you’re spelling it the French way) they were cheap and it was someplace new so I hit ‘confirm purchase’ without so much as second thought. As I would come to learn, Marrakesh is not your typical summer holiday destination. Despite Morocco’s close proximity to Spain and having been colonised by the French, it’s…

Foreign Aussie – Winner of the Versatile Blogger Award!

Guys I can’t believe it! I’ve been selected as a winner of the versatile blogger award, this is AMAZING! As an unestablished travel blogger it is SO nice to be recognized by my peers in the blogging community. Gaining traction as a blogger is very slow and verytough, this recognition for my writing is a huge boost of confidence. There can’t be many better feelings than that of self progression! A…