SUE’S #travelsundaystory Depression and Anxiety Two months into my Colombian adventure, I met Sue on New Years Eve. I noticed Sue because of her beaming smile and the fact as soon as we started talking, her warm energy embraced me like a hug. We realised we had a lot in common, interests, both Jewish and … More SUE
JOHNNY’S #travelsundaystory Coming Out As Gay I met Johnny after I arrived in the beautiful beach town of Cartagena, Colombia. He was the lead receptionist of the hostel I was staying at and I instantly knew we were going to bond as soon as he welcomed me. There’s so many words I could use to … More JOHNNY
ANONYMOUS’S #travelsundaystory Living with a Parent with Mental Health issues I’m keeping this person anonymous but I met her in a really bizarre situation. In fact I met her in a taxi over a border crossing, and upon realising I couldn’t travel in the part I wanted to due to the weather, decided to move … More ANONYMOUS
PHIL’S #travelsundaystory Men with Bulimia I met Phil on my first day of travelling the world, starting in Colombia. I was struck immediately by his warm persona, his sense of humour greater than mine (I know right? As if) and his impeccably white teeth which suspiciously made him look like an ex Colgate actor. He … More PHIL
And a big friendly, slightly smelly and dusty hello from India friends! First of all, I would like to extend my apologies to my readers – Chris and my Mum – for taking so long to get around to writing. As you may know, I’ve been wandering around India, trying to find my way and … More Why I’m Loving NOT Loving India
** EDIT ** I’m currently on Qatar Airways with WiFi, having been moved due to my turbulence induced panic attack. I wrote this post two weeks ago. I am nicely content after some lovely Gin and Tonics, ALL IS WELL. It’s 00.02. Am I currently writing a blog post when I really should be sleeping? … More THE ULTIMATE PACKING CHECKLIST
Hello from a bus in Ecuador, currently travelling with my friend Hiske from Isinliví to Quito- having spent an incredible two days amongst the WiFi-less hills after completing a 4.5 hour hike around them yesterday. You may or may not remember Hiske from my travels in November, so I’ll remind you. Hiske and I met … More How I survived the Amazon for 3 days
7 things I’ve realised about travelling. Travelling is fucking (sorry for swearing Dad) the most awesome thing. Don’t get me wrong, sometimes it can be quite difficult, especially when you get used to a group of people you’re travelling with, so much so that when you end up moving onto different places you feel even … More 7 Things I’ve Realised About Travelling
Happy over 3 months of South American solo travelling to me! Mazal tov and congratulations to myself for somehow muddling myself through this crazy journey virtually unscathed and slightly more brown than usual. Over the last three months I have been in Colombia, Peru and Chile and then BACK to Colombia, meeting new and old … More My Third Month: How Not To Love Whilst Travelling
Dear Grandad, It’s been a while. I hope you’re doing good up there and enjoying watching me and my adventures, laughing at the rain falling through my bedroom ceiling in the mountain, watching the hikes and adventures I’m participating in with the friends I’m making and enjoying the writing. I thought of you today, and … More Dear Grandad .. I Hiked The Colca Canyon, Peru
