Despite castles being found all over the world, there is something about the typical medieval fortifications that always seems to hark back to British culture and heritage. The first castles were constructed in Norman times to protect Britain from naval invaders – built as defensive points along the coastline. Later, they were also constructed further inland, where […]
Author Archives: Claire
All Destinations, Amsterdam, bus travel, Europe, London, Overland Travel, The Netherlands, United Kingdom
A guide to the international megabus: London to Amsterdam
10
Apr
Apr
“You’re getting a megabus from London to Amsterdam?!” In all honesty, I love the megabus. It’s cheap, it’s efficient, and there’s sometimes free WiFi on board. It’s also a hell of a lot more eco-friendly than planes – and to be honest, I fly far too much (I think it’s 20 planes in the last 2 […]
All Destinations, Central America, Guatemala
Is Guatemala Safe? – Don’t Judge a Country by its Statistics
07
Oct
Oct
Guatemala isn’t presented that well in the media. According to British newspapers, violent muggings happen all the time, and there’s apparently a huge homocide rate. It’s hard to imagine why, given these statistics, anyone would go to Guatemala. I was fully aware of this when I booked my flights in March 2015. I was in Guatemala […]
All Destinations, Central America, Guatemala
Acatenango Hike – difficulty and pain but a pretty amazing view
09
Aug
Aug
Hiking in Latin America is an experience like no other. There’s so many different landscapes in this part of the world that it’s hard to pinpoint the best; whether you’re preparing for Patagonia or hiking to Machu Picchu, it’s safe to say that you’ll have an experience you’ll never forget. One of my favourite Latin America […]