From the moment my ferry arrived at Ilha Grande, I understood why people leave their lives, sell their house, give away their shoe collection, and move to a tropical island. It is simply paradise here – where the simplest moments are perfect. Ilha Grande is a 2.5 hour drive from Rio but could not be more … More Island paradise: Ilha Grande, Brazil
Paraty doesn’t have a bad side – it is delight during the day, it has superb natural spaces for adventure just beyond the town limits, and the streets take on a romantic charm as the sun goes down. The restaurants spill out onto the streets, tables and chairs strategically balanced on the cobbles and the live music flows … More Paraty after dark (Brazil)
Paraty is not just a quaint little colonial town, but it is nestled in between among jungle-y mountains and close to some incredible beaches. One of the funnest excursions of my trip was a short bus ride out of town to a natural water slide- Cachoeira do Tobaga. You get off at this cute church … More A jungle slide and mud bath: Paraty adventures (Brazil)
When someone mentions visiting Brazil, I think most immediately conjure up images of the frenetic, wild, magnificent, spectacular Rio – the chaos, colour, samba, and spice. However, just a few hours west, there is a charming treasure to explore: Paraty (pronounced para-chee). Paraty is a quiet colonial town, a UNESCO world heritage site which captures … More The cutest colonial town: Paraty, Brazil
I arrived in the stunning São Paulo early in the morning. Very in need of a shower and a nap after the 11.5hr flight, I was not able to check into my hotel, so went out in search of coffee and a working adaptor for my electronics. I was successful in finding an adorable brunch … More Some pics of São Paulo
It has been yonks since I have shared anything on my blog – I have been a tiny bit busy having grand adventures, finishing my PhD, and starting my post-doc. It means I have a HUGE backlog of amazing travel photos and moments that I have yet to share. One of the grand adventures of … More Castle in the rock: Slovenia
One of the best things about living in London is that with a few pounds and a spare weekend, you can explore a new city. So with our tiny carry-on bags, Lisa and I jumped on a Ryanair flight and a few hours later, were wandering the (very cold) streets of Riga. Below is mostly … More A weekend in Riga, Latvia
So it turns out that Paris can be pretty magical after dark. We were staying at an amazing flat in Montmartre, which had a pretty OK view… Its a pretty cool neighbourhood. Filled with little known places like this:Paris has a few delicious tricks up its sleeve as well. Wine. Cheese. Repeat. We happened to hit Notre … More Paris after dark
Fresh back from a trip with my bag still filled with clothes in need of laundering, I was lazing around the lounge with my flatmates, despairing about the impending season of cold, grey London days that stretched out ahead of us. In short order, I found myself booking Eurostar tickets for an autumnal Parisian escape. … More A sun-drenched autumnal weekend in Paris
Last August, my bestie and I planned to meet up in Croatia, splash around in the ocean for a few days, before meeting up with her fella & friend in Slovenia. This seemed like a great chance for me to complete my PADI Advanced Open Water course, which opens up another world (18-40 meters deep) … More Advanced open water + a few fun dives (Croatia)
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