I didn’t know what to expect from Quito when I arrived, but I was not expecting the Pichincha Volcano hike, that’s for sure. After travelling from Popyan via Pasto in Colombia and taking a quick stop at the stunning Las Lajas sanctuary, we arrived in a cold Quito. For the record, Quito isn’t cold. It’s… Read More Quito and the Pichincha Volcano hike, Ecuador
Chronic pain can be a symptom of all sorts of medical issues. From back pain and other musculo-skeletal problems to nerve damage, autoimmune disease to fibromyalgia, whatever the causes, chronic pain can be seriously debilitating and life-restricting for sufferers. One thing that might not be high on anyone’s to-do list while they are coping with… Read More Travelling with Chronic Pain: A Short Guide
If you’ve visited my blog more than once you’ll know that I’m a big fan of all the great things to do in Liverpool. I have been a proud resident of the city for many years now and love to shout about it. So whilst my blog and musings usually cover budget backpacking, I also… Read More Things to do in Liverpool – A locals guide
At the risk of becoming one of those bloggers and droning on about the ‘B’ word I received a very interesting press release recently that got me thinking about the ever changing status of travel. The current political and economic climate naturally impacts travel, but how much? And do things outside of our control such… Read More Travel and the Current Global Political Climate
Several years ago I found myself, as a 19 year living on the edge of Lake Garda during the peak of the European Summer. It was a dream. Its thanks to this unique experience I found a love and appreciation for the Italian Lakes and because of this experience in Lake Garda I decided it… Read More Milan to Lake Garda by train
Being British means many things. But there’s one integral part of being British that is my absolute favourite trait of any Brit. That is, when the sun comes out, its time to hit the pub and find the best beer garden around. That’s why I’ve pulled a list of where to find the best beer… Read More Best rooftop bars Liverpool
