Tag: Adventure
-
Exploring the Great Rift Valley in Kenya
The road spread like a winding ribbon up the mountain, emerging onto a viewpoint. A sheer cliff that fell hundreds of metres vertical, revealing the flat expanse of the Great Rift Valley of Kenya. This was an absolute highlight of our motorbiking trip around Africa, and had some of the most striking geography of anywhere…
-
4 Mistakes First-Time Travelers Make (and How to Avoid Them)
I can’t believe it has been over fifteen years since I set off from home with a one-way ticket and a backpack that towered over me, ready for my first solo adventure. It was my first time traveling alone, and I never looked back. Traveling is like a drug, it opens your mind to new…
-
How to Visit Udo Island, South Korea
Not many foreigners find their way to Uso Island, which is hardly surprising. This postage stamp of a place floats off the coast of Jeju Island, itself off the coast of South Korea — which is, in many ways, an island in its own right. Paradise three times removed. “Cow Island”, as it is named,…
-
How to Prepare Your Mental Health Before Traveling: A Complete Guide
Most people overlook the most important thing to do before a trip: preparing your mental health for the journey ahead. I love travelling and am terrible at planning. I find it boring, stressful and irritating, and would far rather just land in a new place and be completely lost in the chaos over there. Generally, I…
-
Complete Guide to Hiking in Finland (2025)
With almost 74% of the country covered in forest, it comes as no surprise that there is some fantastic hiking in Finland. Pick any of the 41 national parks, and you will find marked trails that can lead you on short strolls or multi-day hikes. I visited Urho-Kekkonen National Park in February 2025 for a…
-
A Roadtrip From Bulgaria to Turkey
On a road trip from Bulgaria to Turkey, you’ll experience two continents, three millennia, and about four hundred roadside gözleme (Turkish flatbreads stuffed with delicious fillings). Driving from Europe to Asia sounds pretty badass. In reality, you just cross a bridge. Istanbul straddles the two continents, an eternal in-between. I spent two weeks driving from…
Shortcuts and Side Quests 