Located in the island complex of the Cyclades, Syros is one of the most astonishing islands in the Aegean Sea. Its name derives from the ancient Phoenician language and, more…

What do you think of when you hear Shetland? It better be ponies! Is anything more iconic than those fat little ponies with big round bellies, shaggy fringes, and tiny…

In the latter years and despite the economic crisis, Athens has evolved from a two-day stop to visit the Acropolis and then head to the renowned Greek islands to an…

Undoubtedly, the Acropolis is the ultimate archaeological site and historical point of interest of Athens. Following a visit to the magnificent monuments atop the Sacred Rock, a visit to the…

It was a sunny and hot 30°C when I hopped off the plane in Glasgow. I hadn’t packed for this. Scotland is not meant to be this toasty. My first…

Growing up, I didn’t travel much. And by much, I mean not at all. My mom was a single mom for a good chunk of my childhood. I have great…

People talk a lot about the transformative power of travel. It definitely rings true for me. Whenever I’ve turned to travel during tumultuous periods of my life, it’s saved me…

The kārearea/New Zealand falcon is one of my favorite birds. Somewhat known, I would still say it’s a pretty underrated species here, not often getting as much attention as other…

Six months ago, I finally acknowledged a deep, scary, enormous dream that had been in taking up real estate at the back of my mind for seven years. I really…

When my partner and I split up a year and a half ago, I left Lyttelton and fled straight back into Wānaka’s familiar arms. My home for years and years,…