Just say the word ‘National Park’ and I’m sold. I love being surrounded by nature and therefore would have found it hard not to fall in love with Bako National Park in Borneo. I stayed there for a couple of…
Stepping onto Skomer Island was like stepping into another world. It’s hard to believe that it’s only 15 minutes from the mainland. In May, the island is overtaken by puffins and bluebells, it’s a nature-lovers dream. Located off the coast…
If you’re visiting London and would like a traditional British experience, I’d definitely recommend an afternoon tea. The problem? There are SO many to choose from. I’ve tried many different ones in London and my favourites include: Shangri-La up the…
It’s not often that you can be completely cut off from the outside world, with no signal or wifi, next-to-no electricity and surrounded by nature. There’s wild, there’s remote and then there’s this. On a tour through Borneo last summer,…
Has spring finally arrived? The weather outside would suggest not, but you can escape from the winter blues and enter a Colombian rainforest right in the middle of London. 6,200 bloomin’ brilliant orchids are currently displayed in the Kew Gardens…
If I could live anywhere in the world, it would have to be somewhere mountainous. I love waking up to mountain views and being able to take scenic walks. The mountains are definitely my happy place! Maybe this is why I…
Last summer I fulfilled a dream of mine, volunteering with orangutans in Borneo. I booked my trip through The Great Projects by myself and joined a group. This was my third trip voluntering with wildlife. Previously I’ve volunteered on a…
For my final post of the year 2018, I’m summing up my trips this year, some of which I’m still yet to write an individual post about (keep an eye out in 2019). I’m trying to make a point to…
Neuschwanstein Castle looks like it’s popped straight out of a fairytale. Therefore, it’s not surprising that Walt Disney used it as his inspiration for Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella’s castle. Because of it’s breath-taking beauty, it’s only natural to wish to…
