Personal Experience

Climate Shock in Costa Rica

My story begins with an escape from Canada's famously arctic climate to Costa Rica's warm and sunny temperatures. But then the heat leads to illness.

One Week on the Yucatan Peninsula

The Yucatan Peninsula lies between the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. It is made up of the states Quintana Roo and Yucatan. I spent a week exploring this region including the coastal city of Playa del Carmen, the colonial town of Valladolid, as well as several smaller villages in the Yucatan Jungle and archaeological sites such as Chichen Itza. Here is a list of experiences and things that I learned, saw, and felt during my week on the peninsula.

OMG The Ferry Journey Back From Spain to England

OMG, our ferry trip back from Spain to England. This was a few years ago now, but I know our experience is not isolated. There will be many of you that can share a similar story. 

Dos and Don’ts When Hiking In Taiwan

Two friends on a backpacking trip, what can go wrong? A funny, lighthearted and personal take on backpacking tips for Taiwan (Ruifang district) that hopefully brings some laughs yet informative.

The Difficulty of Planning a Trip for a Wheelchair User

Planning a trip as a wheelchair user comes with a unique set of difficulties that you would never think about being issues until you're facing that situation yourself. These seemingly little details can completely ruin a trip and leave you stuck in your hotel.

We Certainly Felt Out Of Place Being The Only Tourist At The Totalan Festival

La Chanfaina or the Totalan festival We set off early in the morning and headed off to Totalan (province of Malaga, Andalusia), this place is...

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