Author: The Travelling Sloth
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Chasing the Northern Lights in Iceland
Northern lights. Aurora Borealis. The Green Lady. The Dancing Lady. She goes by so many different names but we all know the phenomenon. It’s one of the must-see’s on nearly everyone’s bucket list, even mine. While I have been fortunate enough to see her before in Norway, I’ve never seen her quite as I did…
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Bull Sharks and Adventure – Uncaged Shark Diving in Fiji
Shark diving – probably one of the most adrenaline fueled activities you can do. Despite popular beliefs (eg. questions I get), it is nothing like doing the caged shark diving with Great Whites in South Africa or Australia! It is uncaged and with bull sharks. I reckon most scuba divers have a fascination with sharks,…
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Ultimate Guide to Enjoying a Solo Road Trip around Norway
Picture this: you, adventure and the open roads… Pretty lush, ey? I suppose it would be if you love a good road trip. Everyone knows that I love a good solo travel (I bang on about it, constantly). These days, a lot more women are “taking the leap” and going on trips alone. And the…
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Visual Diary: a journey around Egypt
Egypt has been a childhood dream of mine. The archaeological sites lived up to its name and wonder. When I was young, I remember my parents buying me all the books on Ancient Egypt. I would read and sit in wonder how magnificent it would be to experience all this in person. I’ve asked my parents…
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A Trekker’s Guide To Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) in Peru
Peru is a destination of many wonders. The first thing you think of when you imagine Peru is probably: Machu Picchu. Now, think of any environment you would want to see; rainforests, deserts, colonial cities, ancient wonders, beaches! You name it, Peru has it. During my travels around the South American country, I came across the…
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Hiking Svartisen Glacier in Norway: An Unforgettable Adventure
The first time that I laid my eyes on Svartisen was in 2012. On the way down from visiting my uncle in Northern Norway, we detoured to stop by a magnificent glacier. We saw it from afar and didn’t take the ferry over. During my solo road trip last year, I visited my uncle and spent…
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Underwater Exploration: The SS Thistlegorm Wreck in the Red Sea
It is safe to say that for most divers who love wrecks, the SS Thistlegorm is nothing short of a dream. This world-famous wreck sits on the western tip of Sinai, Egypt in about 30 meters of the Red Sea. The Thistlegorm was a British merchant navy ship that was bombed by the Germans 76…
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Exploring the Stunning Country of Laos: A Travel Guide
Laos is, without a doubt, a stunning country with mountainous terrain, French colonial architecture, hill tribes, scenic riverside towns and insane partying. Nestled between 5 countries (Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and China), Laos is landlocked with the Mekong flowing through. It is relatively off the beaten path as it is often overlooked by backpackers, which…