On my second day, we visited two absolutely stunning destinations - Rabida Island and Bartholomew. The day started early, as all days did - we had breakfast and were ready to start the day. I felt as excited as a child on Christmas Eve. Rabida Island and its striking red shores The red sand shores … Continue reading Exploring the Galapagos – Day 2: Rabida & Bartholomew
Category: Thoughts
Happy New Year! A reflection on what I’ve learned from my 4-months travelling Southeast Asia
I finished 2023 convinced 2024 was going to be my year. I had quit my corporate job, and left London, and in January 2024 I was about to embark on an adventure of a lifetime and a project I'd been dreaming about for some time - backpacking Southeast Asia solo. And I did it! Got … Continue reading Happy New Year! A reflection on what I’ve learned from my 4-months travelling Southeast Asia
Solo Travelling and knowing your limits
This post is a bit of a reflection on the nature of solo travelling, the kindness of strangers on the road and my own limitations when it comes to trusting such kindness. In the first post of Kuala Lumpur, I mentioned a fantastic walking tour I did of the city. The guide was an excellent … Continue reading Solo Travelling and knowing your limits
Georgetown, Penang – a place for foodies, street art explorers & cat lovers
One of the best ways to explore the diverse culture of Georgetown is to use your taste buds. As you can imagine, the conflagration of multiple cultures with rich, delicious and unique cuisines has made it a destination for those who don't shy away from trying different foods. From Chinese to Indian, Malay and Nyonya … Continue reading Georgetown, Penang – a place for foodies, street art explorers & cat lovers
White sand beaches, turquoise waters, snorkelling.. and a bitter taste
After spending the last weeks exploring cities, temples, museums and archaeological sites, I was very much looking forward to heading South of Thailand and relax on its famous beaches and islands. Thailand offers many choices, and I decided to do a bit of a taster. A 2-day stay in Koh Samui where I had the … Continue reading White sand beaches, turquoise waters, snorkelling.. and a bitter taste




