Getting High in Bolivia
February 4, 2016
More recently, others have coined a new name for the mine: The man-eating mine of Potosi. … More Getting High in Bolivia
Category: General
The comings, the goings and some other things in between
Bahia
January 12, 2016
I’ve been travelling through Brazil for the last couple of weeks. Flying into Rio, I instantly fell in love with a country and people who have for a long time captivated my imagination. For me, there has always been something mystical about Brazil, with its beaches, palm trees, samba and love of the thong! I … More Bahia
Ringing in the New Year Brazilian Style
January 4, 2016
Spending Christmas away from home can, at times, be a lonely time for a traveller. You wake up in a dingy hostel with no real plans and phone home to chat to your loved ones who for some reason are managing to have an incredible day despite the fact you are not there. This loneliness … More Ringing in the New Year Brazilian Style
The packing dilemma and how to overcome it
October 13, 2015
If you have ever ventured away from the comforts of home for a long period of time, you’ll understand how difficult it can be to pack your entire life into a bag. As I plan for my upcoming adventure, I remember back to preparing for my first long stint overseas when I was 19. With … More The packing dilemma and how to overcome it
A visual account of the week gone by
August 2, 2015
The last week has thrown up some great conditions. While the ocean has finally reached it cold, wintry potential, the days have been warmer and the sun has been shining. I almost found myself starting to like winter…almost. I’ve been experimenting with my camera settings of late and shooting in different modes. It has been … More A visual account of the week gone by
Kickin’ the Funk
July 28, 2015
When it comes to aspirations, it is easy to let the mind wander to thoughts of money, fame, a solid job, a comfortable life or some other nonsensical idea of what we have been raised to believe we need to be successful. I’ll be honest, I spent the first 30 years of my life aspiring … More Kickin’ the Funk
Exactly where I’m supposed to be
July 3, 2015
The light of late has been great for shooting. Both dusk and dawn at this time of year in the southern hemisphere offer clear skies, interesting cloud formations and pinky, orange hues. I have been battling the cold mornings and crawling out of bed early for my morning swim. I had great concerns for the … More Exactly where I’m supposed to be
Northern Wandering
June 17, 2015
After spending too long in the big city, I found myself craving open sky, uncrowded ocean and space to move. Forcing myself into such an environment inspires me to write and to look at the world from a different angle. Stripping away the comforts of the city and immersing myself into nature and the natural world … More Northern Wandering
3 Reasons to Drop Everything and Travel Now
June 1, 2015
There are two types of people who read travel blogs and adventure stories: those who travel and those who long to leave everyday life behind and hit the vast open road. I seem to drift somewhere between the two as I am forever dreaming of my next adventure if I don’t already have a trip … More 3 Reasons to Drop Everything and Travel Now
Living for the ‘Now’ is no easy feat
May 22, 2015
Sometimes I find that my passion for travel (and travel writing) becomes all-consuming. At times, it seems that every waking second is spent researching, planning and dreaming about my next big adventure. One of my weak points, and I admit I do have many, is my inability to live in the present moment. While I … More Living for the ‘Now’ is no easy feat
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