To escape the “hectic” life in Antigua, we went to Guatemala´s most laid-back location: Monterrico. This small beach town is located at the pacific coast quite close to Antigua and El Salvador. People usually come here in the weekends and stay at one of the many hotels at the beach. It seemed like a good Read More »
Stepping off the bus at ‘Byron Bay’ was like stepping into a ‘blue marijuana hazed flashback to the seventies’. If we could use music to describe it, it would be “Smoke on the Water, Fire in the Sky.” It is the one place where people come, and forget to leave. The place where you can Read More »
Well what can i say about Bryon Bay? It is a brilliant place, it’s so laid back and i think suits my personality down to the ground! I had some of the best times of my whole journey so far in Byron. Here i met up with Gareth, Macca and Rob from uni, and just Read More »
Dharamsala-I’m writing this at Kovalam beach in Kerala, so excuse me if it seems a bit off. I remember having to read the “Brothers Karamozov” over spring break one year; the book seemed awkward in such a setting. Dharamsala and Kerala are at such opposite ends of the Indian experience, I don’t quite feel right Read More »
In mid-August 1998, the inhabitants of Aitape on the north coast of Papua New Guinea felt a mild tremor underneath their feet. Thinking nothing more of it, they carried on with what they were doing. 20 minutes later, the same people were scrambling for cover as a 10-metre high wall of water headed towards them. Read More »
Hi Everyone, Hope you are all well at home, well I made it to sunny Oz in one peace thankfully! Landed in Perth, and had 6 nights there. The hostel was really nice, but have to get used to this hostel business, its like being back at uni, everyone writing their name on their food, Read More »
It has been a fantastic four days in Sydney, thanks in large part to Brad and Lisa’s hospitality. It is a real pity that more of their friends have not taken advantage of their offer to come visit (hint hint). It has been wonderful being taken care of with dinners and tourism hints and tips. Read More »
The second Tovah and I arrived at our amazing hostel, Ubuntu Backpackers, we decided to make our stay in J-Bay 2 days instead of 1. The hostel is a beautiful house overlooking the ocean. It is owned and run by Jamie and Elizna (a really cool, young couple who have backpacked before and thus know Read More »
The second Tovah and I arrived at our amazing hostel, Ubuntu Backpackers, we decided to make our stay in J-Bay 2 days instead of 1. The hostel is a beautiful house overlooking the ocean. It is owned and run by Jamie and Elizna (a really cool, young couple who have backpacked before and thus know Read More »
Gemma: Ha ha! This will teach you all to complain about our lack of blogging – we suggest you settle down with a cup of tea before you start reading, you could be a while… Our desire for a good saturday night out was definitely fulfilled by the funky bars of Auckland’s more upmarket area – Ponsonby Road. We Read More »
