Storytelling

Earlier this month, I hit a large travelling milestone. As of the 20th of October 2017, I’ve been living and travelling in South America for …

One Sunday, I woke to the strangest of sounds. From my hostel bed on a busy street in La Paz, I was normally jolted awake …

With your eyes open and the light of the torches extinguished, you find yourself surrounded by the darkest shade of black that you have ever …

‘Ya’ in South American Spanish is a subtle, fluid word. The fact that it’s linked to time – a concept even more difficult to pin …

Sat on the toilet the other day, I experienced my first ever Chilean earthquake. I’ll admit that my initial concern when the toilet bowl beneath …

When you first flew in, you had no idea what to expect, but quickly found yourself discovering a part of the world that buzzes with …

One of my favourite parts of learning a language abroad has been those moments where it all goes a little wrong. You know, those wonderful …

In hindsight, it didn’t look occupied from the road. My optimism powered me on, all despite the crushing weight of my rucksack and the draining …

I still remember that first meeting quite vividly. I had arrived in Sucre, Bolivia the previous day and decided that throwing myself directly into my …

When you’re travelling, your instinct begs you to demonstrate caution, be wary of your surroundings and maintain a certain distance from others, all as a form …