For an exciting day out in the north of England, a trip to High Force Waterfall makes a lot of sense. It’s physically impressive and there are several walking routes taking you close enough to see it. Plus, there are car parks with toilets nearby! What more could you want? I visited High Force Waterfall … Read more
Fireflies are one of those animals I’ve always wanted to see but never expected to. So when the opportunity came to me to see them whilst visiting the Philippines, I knew I had to take it! That’s how I found myself paddle boarding down the Loboc River, on the Philippine island of Bohol, in search … Read more
If you like well-connected coastal cities, Da Nang in Vietnam might be for you. I visited Da Nang for two weeks whilst doing a Workaway in October. As I enjoyed my time slowly exploring the city, I’ve compiled this guide to share more information about Da Nang, as well as the top things to do … Read more
If you’re visiting Bali, chances are you have already heard about the Gili islands, off the coast of Lombok. Gili Air is one of the three islands which makes up the group. It’s a popular tourist destination, famous for its tranquil beaches, relaxing aura and pretty coral reefs. I visited Gili Air in September 2023. … Read more
Festival volunteering with Oxfam is, in my opinion, the best way to attend festivals. You get to attend a music festival (for free!), Oxfam gains funds for its charity works and the festival gains cheap labour: everyone benefits! Perhaps you are thinking of volunteering in 2024, want to know more about the roles that Oxfam … Read more
Colombia and Panama are neighbouring countries. Therefore, you’d think it’d be easy to get from one to the other – they have a land border, after all! However, the Darien Gap makes moving between the two countries more difficult. The Darien Gap’s known for its thick jungle and drug trafficking. It’s a very dangerous place … Read more
I attended in 2023 for the second time, having attended for the first time in 2021. I had a very different experience this time around and figured I’d share my thoughts on the festival with you. Just to note, as with most of the festivals I go to, I attended Wilderness as a steward with … Read more
Apo Island is one of the hidden treasures of the Philippines. However, I’ve rarely seen this little island come up on travellers’ itineraries. However, it is considered one of the Philippines’ top dive spots, full of gorgeous coral reefs to explore. This is without mentioning its other main draw for non-divers, like me: TURTLES! I … Read more
Boquete, in the west of Panama, has a lot going for it: good food and good wildlife, with great experiences all around. One such thing is its biome, with the town being set in cloud forest. When visiting Boquete in April 2023, I wanted to experience its cloud forest for myself; it’s a pretty unique … Read more
Are you thinking about doing the Ciudad Perdida trek? Ciudad Perdida – also known as the Lost City in English or Teyuna within the local Tayrona community – is the ruins of an ancient city, located in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada mountain range. However, to get to Teyuna, you have to trek through dense jungle on … Read more