My Worst Landlord Ever
If you’re a traveller or digital nomad, finding accommodation can be tricky. Unless you’re one of those digital nomads with a big fancy job and the big fancy paycheck that goes with it you often…
I’ve Forgotten How to Backpack
Before I settled in Medellín to work/study Spanish/mess around on Tinder, I was backpacking South America for five months. In that time I covered nine countries and was solo for all of it (apart from…
When Volunteering Goes Wrong
When I first arrived in South America, I signed up to a website called Workaway. For those of you who haven’t heard of it, Workaway is a subscription-based website where hostels, farms, schools, and every…
My Sixth Month in South America
This weekend it’s my six month anniversary with South America. Sadly, my love affair with this continent is the closest thing I’ve got to a loving relationship right now, but it's cool 'cos BAE got…
I Have Another Confession to Make…
If you’ve read my past blogs, you’ll know that I’m a fan of online confessions. And so, here’s another one for your eyes: I am a bit fatter and a bit older than the majority…
How to Decide if Hostel Life is for You
When you think about travelling on a budget, you think about hostels and dorm rooms, right? They’re the backpacking ‘norm’ and usually provide the best value for money, so the odds are that if you’re…