There are things you don’t think about when you move abroad. You’re sort of in a state of chaos, packing things up, organising transport, selling stuff off. Resigning from one job, looking for another, or organising your study plans for your new city and new life. There’s usually no time to dwell on the you…
This is the last post in my plastic-free travel series, which is aimed at helping you green up your travels, with as little effort as possible on your part. I’ll also be posting tips on the Birdgehls Facebook page – give it a like and follow along. Feel free to sign up to my newsletter…
Disclosure: This page may contain affiliate links. Clicking through for additional information or to make a purchase may result in a small commission. Thank you. Updated February 2019 Want to live a greener existence, but not sure where to start? In 2016 I went full-throttle in trying to give up plastic for a year. I…
Maitland Gaol closed in 1998, but is now open to the public as a museum. Read more about visiting and what you should expect to see or experience during a Maitland Gaol tour. “It was here in the C-Wing that notorious prisoners Ivan Milat and George Savvas plotted to escape in 1997. Their attempt was…
Kyrgyzstan (and Central Asia in general) is one of those regions of the world that I always thought I’d like to travel to, but never actually expected to visit. So, when I was offered the chance to attend the 2nd ever World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, I was on it. It was a great trip,…
At the start of 2016, I vehemently declared that I was going to go plastic free. It was something I’d been working towards for quite awhile. I was sick of travelling and seeing rubbish, everywhere I went. It was time to stand up and do something about it. This seemed like a good start. I…
This Faroe Islands travel guide will help you plan the perfect trip to this remote archipelago.
It’s that time of the year again… where I’m left staring at the pile of books I’ve accumulated over the year and wondering: A. Where on earth I’m going to put them all. B. Why I can’t just join a library. Hrmmm. Anyway, I set myself a goal on Goodreads to read 55 books this…