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Books to read while travelling

I love a good book. More so when I am on the road and travelling. There is something special about laying in a hammock with a cup of tea and a book.. or diving into a book on a long bus ride. These stories below, either fiction or true, have given warm feelings and inspiration…
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Happy Earth Day – photo collection

We live in a beautiful world… Chris Martin from Coldplay sang it so right. I think our Earth is so fascinating, all of the different ecosystems that make up our glorious globe. It is so fun to explore our beautiful planet! Here are some of my favourite photos from around the world, enjoy! And celebrate…
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How I explain where I live – as a nomad

Enjoy my short and sweet explanation to some very common questions.. Do you consider yourself a nomad and have you been asked these questions time and time again – But where do you live? What town do you live in? Where does your mail go? Where do you sleep at night? What city are you…
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Best places to visit in Colombia

Have you always wanted to visit Colombia, but aren’t quite sure where to go? I spent a fabulous month in this colourful, playful and musical country. The main cities of Colombia – Bogota, Medellin, and Cartagena – are well known, and are great to visit for their own qualities. Think lots of history, tours and…
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The Chiapas waterfalls you must visit

Chiapas is Mexico’s most southern state. It is full of natural wonders, of which it’s waterfalls are a huge stand out! Chiapas is a mountainous region with archaeological sites, waterfalls and lakes. I spent a week in San Cristobal de las Casas which is the little mountain town with a population of almost 200,00. After…
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Tayrona National Park – Hiking in Colombia

I spent three days in this gorgeous national park in Colombia. I met a German man, Tristan, on the bus from Cartagena to Santa Marta. We chatted almost the whole way and I told him my plan to hike unguided through Tayrona National Park. I invited him to join me and he agreed, so we…
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What is tree planting?

Tree planting is exactly as it sounds. Trees are planted. Millions of trees are planted every year as part of the forestry industry in Canada. This has been my job in Canada since 2016, and I love it! I have had many conversations all around the world with curious people who want to know more…
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Los Nevados National Park – Paramillo del Quindio

Los Nevados National Park in central Colombia is a hikers paradise. This region of the Andes is home to some very unique plants, you can see the tallest palm trees in the world here! There are also Frailejones which live solely in the Paramo region of the Andes mountains. Paramillo del Quindio is a mountain…
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Bird Watching in Minca – Colombia

Minca is the perfect place for bird watchers. Colombia has over 1900 species of birds, the most out of any country in the world! In Minca alone there are approximately 360 species of birds, so you’re very likely to see a few of them! There are toucans, hummingbirds, tanagers, motmots, parakeets and parrots, just to…
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Santa Cruz trek – Huaraz, Peru

The Santa Cruz trek in the heart of the Cordillera Blanca in Peru, is a fantastic four day backpacking trip. Whether you are thinking about doing this in a group or solo, both are great options and I will talk about them here. Comfortable as a four day and three night trek, and possible as…