Charli quit her job, booked a one-way ticket, and chose South Korea as her first ever trip outside Europe. From ultimate bucket-list moments like staying overnight in a Buddhist temple to exploring Jeju Island on a yacht. Travelling solo, she’d worried she’d feel out of place, but that feeling didn’t last long… The Korea
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A chance encounter that changed everything It wasn’t a grand plan or a lifelong dream. Megumi was between chapters – taking a break, searching for her next passion, and by her own admission, starting to get a little bored, when she ran into a friend on a commute. That friend offered her the chance to lead a Spanish-language anime tour across Tokyo. She’d never
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May – August (For a Quieter Patagonia & A More Off-the-Beaten-Track Feel) This is Argentina at its most underrated – especially if you don’t mind doing things a little differently. In fact, for some travellers, this can actually be the best time to visit Argentina – just for different reasons. Patagonia is still very much
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Solo Traveller. Group Tour Convert. Amy has plenty of solo trips under her belt and loves the freedom that comes with them. But with limited time and a lot she wanted to see, a South Korea group tour just made sense. “When you have limited time and want to see and do as much as possible, having everything planned out
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Japan has a bit of a reputation when it comes to cost – but it doesn’t always tell the full story. In fact, it’s one of those trips where people come back saying, “it really wasn’t as pricey as I thought.” So, is Japan expensive? Short answer: not as much as you might think. Day-to-day,
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From Nova Iguaçu to nowhere in particular Born in Nova Iguaçu – a small town in the foothills of Rio de Janeiro, Rica left home at 16 and turned himself into a self-described nomad. By 19, he’d landed in São Paulo, juggling life as a dancer and choreographer with hostel volunteering, exchanging language skills for
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China has a bit of a reputation – and it’s honestly a confusing one. Some people assume it’s ultra-cheap. Others think it’s going to be complicated… and expensive. So, is China expensive? The honest answer is: it depends how you travel. China can be amazing value, but costs can climb quickly if you underestimate distances,
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What Thimo Took Home Beyond the pizza, the sunsets, and the ocean swims, Thimo came back with something bigger. “I’ve learnt that I am me, and that is more than enough. I’ve learnt about other people’s perspectives too, which was very enlightening. I’ve built so much more confidence too.” Which brings us to his advice
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When plans change at the end of the world The original plan had been to propose at Iguazu Falls, one of the most famous Brazil and Argentina travel destinations. Then, two weeks before the trip, everything changed. “I had originally planned on proposing when we were going to be visiting Iguazu Falls, but because I
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Bogotá Colombia’s high-altitude capital is your gateway to the country. Explore La Candelaria, the historic heart filled with colonial buildings, street art, and quirky cafés. The Gold Museum is a must for understanding Colombia’s pre-Hispanic history, while a ride up Monserrate Hill gives sweeping views of the sprawling city below. The capital is also a
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