Due to a cascade of last-minute decisions, I found myself taking a 36 hour upright rickety bus through the foothills of the Himalayas with a severe case of Delhi Belly – vomiting out the window the whole way.
Tending Status: 🪴 Evergreen
Jardin de Balata hadn’t originally made it onto my to-do list, but as I slipped through a hillside tropical paradise of palms, ferns, tropical flowers and flitting hummingbirds I quickly realised what a mistake missing this would’ve been.
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How is it December already?
It’s not been the 2020 we wanted, but it’s the 2020 we’ve got – and although it’s been challenging, there’s been a lot of good too. This is what I’d like to focus on, all the good bits that managed to slip through the cracks of a chaotic and strange year.
October has been a month of road trip journeys, apartment hunting, lots of exams but very little blogging. Here’s what else I’ve been up to this month
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A to Z of Visiting Aotearoa
This is an encyclopaedia of sorts, an alphabet of things that a local (me!) thinks people should know to better understand not just the tourist sites, but also the culture of this beautiful country.
The year was twenty-fifteen, I was an eager new explorer having recently discovered the digital nomad life and set out on a one way, seemingly endless journey across Southeast Asia.
Have you been dreaming of luxury railway journeys across foreign lands? Then Sleeper Class is definitely not what you’ve been seeking. But if authentic experiences are what you’re seeking, then I have just the ticket.
Beijing to Mongolia, considered one of the world’s Greatest Railway adventures. Memories of the Trans-Mongolian Express through the Gobi Desert.
Spring is beginning to show here in New Zealand, with blossoms blooming and daffodil sprouts coming up. I’m so grateful to see more blue skies and sunny afternoons. After spending a very unexpected winter back in my home country, I’m super appreciate of the promise of spring & summer to come.
A guide to new beginnings and tiny turtles. Exploring Hualtulco, Mazunte and Puerto Escondido on Oaxaca’s Pacific Coast