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The 14 Best Paradise Islands in the World
…I can also spend my year in paradise, hanging out on beautiful beaches for weeks on end? From that moment on, I made it my mission to visit as many tropical islands as possible. Whether it’s attempting to visit every inhabited island in Thailand, making annual trips to isolated spots in the South Pacific, or planning my Africa travels around the best beaches — if there’s a destination with a beautiful stretch of sand, it’s probably on my bucket list. …
Destinations
…browse the full list of destinations on the site. AFRICA: Democratic Republic of the Congo eSwatini Egypt Morocco Mozambique Namibia Rwanda South Africa Tanzania Uganda ASIA: Brunei Cambodia China Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan Laos Malaysia The Maldives Myanmar/Burma Nepal The Philippines Singapore South Korea Sri Lanka Taiwan Thailand Vietnam AUSTRALIA AND OCEANIA: Australia Cook Islands French Polynesia New Zealand Tonga THE CARIBBEAN: Cuba Jamaica CENTRAL AMERICA: Belize Costa Rica Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua EUROPE: Austria Belgium Bosnia And Herzegovina Bulgaria …
Where I’ve Been
…of countries: 82 out of 197 Number of continents: 5 out of 7 Number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 122 List of Countries: Africa: Democratic Republic of the Congo (Goma, Virunga National Park) eSwatini (Hlane National Park, Manzini, Mbabane) Kenya Mauritius (Flic en Flac, Grand Baie, La Gaulette, Le Morne, Port Louis, Trou Aux Biches) Morocco (Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Essaouira, Marrakech, Tangier, the Sahara Desert) Mozambique (Maputo, Tofo, Vilanculos) Namibia (Etosha National Park, Luderitz, Kolmanskop, Khorixas, Maltahohe, Okahandja, Sesriem, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Windhoek) Rwanda (Gisenyi, Kigali) South…
Climbing Mount Nyiragongo: A Hike to the World’s Largest Lava Lake
I couldn’t believe it: a monkey had shat in my breakfast. It was the morning of my hike up Mount Nyiragongo, and I couldn’t help but worry this was a bad omen. My friends and I were nervous enough as it was about the climb. We’d spent the night at Mikeno Lodge with an Australian couple who had descended the volcano the day before, and they’d had nothing but horror stories to tell. It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done,…
How to Spend Two Weeks in Egypt: An Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
Egypt is a fascinating country that’s intense, vibrant, and world-renowned for its historical architecture and relics. Bearing in mind that the age of the Pharaohs in Egypt took place between 3150 BC to 30 BC, it’s not hard to imagine that history is one of Egypt’s greatest attractions. The immense pyramids and spectacular temples found across the country attract thousands of tourists each day, who come to explore Egypt’s past. But there’s far more to this country than its historical…
How to Spend Three Days in Cairo, Egypt
I’d been dreaming about visiting Cairo for years. What can I say? I love spending times in bustling cities that are packed to the brim with ancient architecture, numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and vibrant, unfamiliar cultures. I had a feeling that Cairo would check every single one of those boxes. And did it? Yep! Cairo is known as the City of a Thousand Minarets and because of this, the streets are always loud and busy, full of movement and…
The Complete Guide to Travelling to Morocco as a Solo Woman (2023)
I’ll be honest: travelling solo through Morocco was tough. My four weeks in the country were challenging, exhausting, frustrating and disheartening — and yet, they were also full of joy, awe, wonder, and rewards. Morocco is one of my favourite countries but it was also one of the hardest to travel in. It’s hard to explain. How can one of my favourite countries in the world have left me with such unenjoyable experiences that I cut short my time there…
Is Chefchaouen the Prettiest City in the World?
After having such a stressful time in Essaouira, I was drained from the hassle involved in travelling solo around Morocco. The men were incessant and followed me everywhere, the touts were out in full force and wouldn’t leave me alone, and stares had me on my constant guard. Honestly, guys, I wanted to leave the country. I was so tired that all I wanted to do was book a flight out of Morocco and back to Europe. I had been in the country…
The Sahara Desert: In Photos
Visiting the Sahara Desert was the best thing I’ve ever done – no question. It is somewhere I’d been dying to go for years and finally getting there, and experiencing its beauty first-hand, was truly amazing. So, so, so amazing! Before I write about my desert experience, I first wanted to share with you some of my favourite photos from the three day trip. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s post, which will have all of my adventures detailed in full! Day…
Chaotic Marrakech: My Introduction to Morocco
Everybody said I’d struggle in Marrakech. Even I arrived a little apprehensive of what lay in store for me. After all, Marrakech is everything I usually dislike in a city – it’s large, crowded, noisy, polluted, chaotic and intense. I had a feeling that it wouldn’t be long before I was huddled up in a corner of my riad, trembling and refusing to go outside. I’m pleased to announce, however, that the complete opposite occurred. Within a few hours of arriving,…
26 Breathtaking Things to Do in Egypt
Culturally shocking, beautiful, intense, and vibrant are words that best describe Egypt, a country that has been the home of ancient pharaohs, great libraries, and dynasties of times gone by. Its long history means that coming across ageless gates, weathered mosques, and historical museums is a daily occurrence in Egypt. It’s easy to only think of temples and the Pyramids of Giza when you think of Egypt, and while these are just as spectacular as you’ve been told, there’s a…
