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…
Stuff this, I’m Going to Hogwarts
In 1998, my mother came back from work one day, a book for me nestled in her bag. This was not an unusual occurrence, as I was a voracious reader from a young age, reading everything from well, books, to the back of shampoo bottles in the bathtub. My mother worked as a teacher and…
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…
Heaven Is Icelated: A Day Trip to the Mýrdalsjökull Glacier in Iceland
Time and time again, I am astounded by the sheer number of activities available in Iceland, despite the size of the place. Having been there twice now, my initial list is diminishing somewhat, but I never feel as though I’ll run out of things to do. I had previously decided that on my second visit…
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 Birdgehls (the ‘g’ is pronounced “gah”) is a responsible travel and photography blog, focusing primarily on plastic-free living, conservation and adventure travel around Australia. I’m LC and here’s what you can expect to find on this blog: Responsible travel tips: Particularly tips on travelling plastic free Backyard travel in Australia:…