Necessary road trip tips for Australia
Hitting the wide open roads of Oz? Before you go, check out these road trip tips in Australia, to make sure you’re fully prepared.
Climbing the Slieve League Cliffs in Ireland
I first visited Ireland, land of my forefathers, in 2010, whilst on a 7 day trip with Paddywagon tours. Despite spending the whole holiday feeling miserable due to an ill-timed head cold, I was fascinated by the country; the rolling greens, the sheer beauty of every inch that we explored and the friendliness of the…
On Seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland
A lot of people journey to Iceland and unfortunately, do not get to see the northern lights. I guess I’m pretty lucky, as I’m not one of them. This narrative piece covers the second time I saw the lights, during a solar storm in Iceland. It remains one of the most awe-inspiring moments of my…
I Ate an Icelandic Sheep’s Head and I Liked It
I had a long list of things I wanted to do last time I visited Iceland. Swim in the Blue Lagoon, see the northern lights, go on a road trip and make a special trip to the penis museum. Lucky for me, I managed to tick most things of my itinerary during Round One. One…
Visiting the Blue Lagoon in winter – and a snow storm
Should you visit the Blue Lagoon in winter, during a blizzard? Well, I did. Here’s what it’s like.
Birdgehls: responsible tourism & permaculture blog
Hello & welcome to Birdgehls Hi there! My name is LC. I’m an Australia travel writer, photographer, hiker, videographer, yoga practitioner and qualified permaculturist, living in Melbourne. I’m also a Millennial – what can I say, we like to wear many different hats. I’ve been writing about responsible travel here and across the internet for…