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Walking with Tarantulas in La Campana
This is the worst hike in Chile for those with arachnophobia
Adventures in the Atacama Desert
Scenery worth cracking my head open for
Up the Andes: Los Libertadores to Mendoza
What it’s like riding the bus from Viña del Mar, Chile, to Mendoza, Argentina, via Los Libertadores.
Solo Travel, it’s Good for the Soul
The good, the bad, and the beauty of solo travel.
All you need to know about the Mount Ijen sunrise hike
What it’s like to hike Mount Ijen, East Java, and see the acidic lake, sulphur mine, and blue flame.
El Litoral de los Poetas: A Winter Getaway
A wintery road trip to El Litoral de los Poetas, Chile. Bonus content: why you should always travel with a spare tire.
Chile: First Impressions
After four years of living in New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and the Caucasus, 2022 marked a new (for me) continent. These are my first impressions of Chile, my new home.
Samosir Island: An island on a lake on an island
Discover the nature, serenity, and Batak culture of Samosir Island (Lake Toba). Maybe give the mushrooms a miss though.
Do digital nomads really work at the beach?
Can digital nomads work at the beach? I guess so – if you don’t mind getting sand in your laptop. Here are practical spots to work remotely.
Tongariro Northern Circuit Hiking Guide
One does not simply walk into Mordor. One can follow the Tongariro Northern Circuit – one of New Zealand’s 10 Great Walks.
Sea, Skyscrapers & (no) Sand: A Bitesize Batumi Travel Guide
My take on Georgia’s favourite Black Sea resort town including how to fill those warm summer days.
Tskaltubo: Georgia’s Abandoned Soviet Spa Town
What it’s like to visit the bathhouses and sanatoriums of Tskaltubo, a forgotten Soviet spa resort in west Georgia.
Georgian Amazon: How to Visit Kolkheti National Park
How to visit the wetlands of Kolkheti National Park, Georgia, and organise your boat trip.
Preparing for Long Term Travel in Six Steps
Travelling indefinitely is a major lifestyle change. Here are some pointers to help you prepare for long term travel.
Complete Guide to the Footprint Trail Hike, Borjomi
A comprehensive hiking guide to the Footprint Trail (Trail 6) in the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park.
Pankisi Valley: Ecotourism in East Georgia
Offbeat travel in Pankisi Valley, or Pankisi Gorge, the small Kist community in East Georgia.
Pigs in Blankets and Other Tales: Volunteering at a Vegan Animal Sanctuary
Baby whippets, pigs in blankets, and a terrifying turkey. What it was like volunteering at a vegan animal sanctuary in New Zealand.
Keeping Cool at the Tbilisi Lakes
When temperatures soar in Tbilisi, the only thing to do is to retreat to the urban lakes. Lisi Lake, Turtle Lake, or the Tbilisi Sea; which is best?