My experience: I spent four days diving with South Ari Sanctuary during a PADI Women’s Dive Day retreat in July 2026. I completed 10 dives across South Ari Atoll – including SAMPA and Maavaru Bay, seeing manta rays, eagle rays, turtles and huge schools of reef fish. Disclaimer: This review […]

After spending a week on Dhangethi Island in the Maldives, I discovered why this underrated local island is one of the best places to experience manta rays, world class diving and authentic Maldivian life without the resort price tag. Most people visit the Maldives dreaming of overwater villas, private pools […]

Here’s exactly how to join Turkish Airlines TourIstanbul, who is eligible, whether you need a visa, what happens to your luggage and what to expect during the process. Planning a flight with Turkish Airlines and have a long layover in Istanbul? You might have come across TourIstanbul – the airline’s […]

You’re probably here because you’re planning a trip to Antarctica and have seen an itinerary including somewhere called South Georgia… It’s fair enough to wonder if it would be worth the extra money to try to visit! Everyone planning a trip to the 7th Continent want to see glaciers, icebergs […]

This isn’t a checklist but how we’d actually spend a few days exploring Jardin, one of Colombia’s most charming towns. There aren’t dozens of attractions in Jardín, Colombia… but that is what I reckon makes up the whole charm of the town. After two months travelling around Colombia, Jardín quietly […]

Antarctica was the most expensive trip I’ve ever booked. No joke, I spent months comparing ships, reading forums, watching YouTube videos and wondering whether it would actually live up to the hype. Now that I’ve been there, there are dozens of things I wish someone had told me before I […]

Las Gachas is a series of natural swimming pools carved into sandstone riverbed near Guadalupe, Santander. It’s often nicknamed as Colombia’s Natural Jacuzzis or Santander’s version of Cano Cristales. You might’ve come across photos of these natural rock pools in Colombia and wonder if it’s real…well, that’s Las Gachas in […]

Some say that Barichara is the most beautiful town in Colombia, but have you heard of Villa de Leyva? It’s famous for it’s 16th century preserved colonial buildings. Honestly feels like a step back in time. It is located in the department of Boyacá, around 3 hours from Bogotá. Whilst […]

After diving some of Tulum’s most famous cenotes, I can confidently say cenote diving is one of the most surreal underwater experiences I’ve had anywhere in the world. Over the years, I’ve dived in several places… Yet, few dives have felt as surreal as descending into the cenotes of Mexico. […]

Planning a 3-day Uyuni Salt Flats tour from San Pedro de Atacama? Having completed the journey myself, this day-by-day itinerary covers exactly what to expect, from border crossings and flamingo-filled lagoons to sunrise over the world’s largest salt flat. So, you’re thinking about visiting the famous Salar de Uyuni in […]

Mendihuaca is a small beach destination on Colombia’s Caribbean coast located between Santa Marta and Palomino, approximately 10 minutes from the main entrance of Tayrona National Park. If you’re doing any research for your Colombian itinerary, I’m sure you’ve heard of Tayrona National Park, Palomino or Santa Marta… But between […]

Mindo is one of the best places for birdwatching in Ecuador, offering everything from hummingbird feeders and photography hides to cloud forest trails and rare target species. After exploring several reserves around town, these were the birding spots that impressed me most. One of the things I’ve come to love […]

Puerto López may actually be a bit of a hidden gem. Depending on who you speak to… A small fishing town on Ecuador’s Pacific coast, surrounded by Machalilla National Park. But for travellers who actually make it here, it can be a nice addition to their Ecuadorian itinerary if they […]

Puerto Lopez isn’t as visited as many of its neighbours but for those who do visit, they end up doing the same things: whale watching, Los Frailes or a day trip to Isla de la Plata. Isla Salango barely gets mentioned. That’s probably because there isn’t a huge amount “to […]

After 15,000km across nine countries, a Southern Africa 4×4 buyback can be one of the most cost-effective and flexible ways to overland the region. If you’re planning a long overland trip through Southern Africa, you’ve probably come across something called a 4×4 buyback scheme. At first glance, it sounds a […]