Kerala is India‘s gorgeous green land known as God’s Own Country. Ranked one of the world’s most affordable winter sun destinations, Kerala offers some of the best-loved experiences in India. I have spent six weeks in India, including a month in Goa and two weeks travelling around Kerala. Read on for my guide to the ..read more

A few years ago, I was preparing to take a round-the-world trip by myself, starting off with backpacking Goa in India. Boarding the plane, ticket in hand, my stomach flipped. I was going on a solo trip to Goa. For a month. What was I thinking? Friends had warned me it could be dangerous there ..read more

Montmorency Falls is the second most visited tourist site in Canada‘s Quebec City region, after the historic Old Quebec neighbourhood. Around 970,000 visitors a year come to this waterfall, which is 30 metres higher than Niagara Falls and is getting a $33-million makeover. Here’s how to get to Montmorency Falls from Quebec City, the best ..read more

If you are looking for a blissful break from the busy tourist and party destinations in Bali, Amed is the place for you. Amed, Bali is a stretch of coastal villages in the east of the famous Indonesian island. Relaxed, friendly and charmingly modest, the slow pace of life here belies the world-class scuba diving ..read more

Italy is one of Europe’s most popular travelling destinations, for many reasons. Steeped in history, art and romance, and with a ridiculously tempting array of fresh pasta, pizza and ice cream on every corner, there are many reasons to head to this boot-shaped beauty of a country. Not least, because they know how to party ..read more

From workshops to beach parties, there’s never a dull day in the hippie beachside town of Arambol in Goa, India. I spent a month travelling solo in Goa, and Arambol was my favourite place of all. Here is my essential list of the top places to visit in Arambol and all the most amazing things ..read more