Is Everest Base Camp dangerous? No, but consider these things

Is Everest Base Camp dangerous? Or is Everest Base Camp safe? In this article, we’ll examine the trek and look at any possible dangers hikers might face.  Everest Base Camp has always been on my bucket list, ever since I learned about the Himalayan mountains at school.  I remember feeling awed at pictures of the […]

Is Lukla airport dangerous? My personal experience

A man wearing a blue jacket leans over a stone fence, watching a small airplane on the tarmac near mountainous terrain.

Is Lukla airport in Nepal safe? If you Google “world’s most dangerous airport”, you’ll be greeted with a series of listicles featuring airports around the world, and a few articles about one in particular – Lukla Airport in Nepal. This airport – the official name is Tenzing-Hillary Airport after the first two men to climb […]

Climbing Kilimanjaro guide: everything you need to know

View of Mount Kilimanjaro

Soaring to 5,895 meters, Mount Kilimanjaro is not only Africa’s tallest peak but also the world’s highest free-standing mountain. Located in northeastern Tanzania, this iconic summit draws thousands of travellers from across the globe each year – eager to conquer its heights and witness the stunning vistas from above the clouds. Being one of the […]

How to take buses in Senegal

Sunrise at a spacious Senegalese transport hub with a green bus, ready to start its journey, under a pastel sky.

Wondering how to take buses in Senegal? Here’s my full explainer! The vivacious country of Senegal is just starting to come on the scene as an African destination that’s well worth your time.  Senegal is in the heart of West Africa and is slowly gaining recognition for its national parks, epic coastline and lush deltas.  […]

How to take sept places in Senegal

Inside view of a 'sept-places' vehicle showing the worn interior, indicative of its heavy usage in public transportation in Senegal.

If you’re wondering how to get sept-places in Senegal, this blog post is for you! Senegal is not the easiest place to travel around, but there are options! Buses connect major cities, but they are few and far between and do need to be booked in advance.  For everything else, there are minibuses and sept-places.  […]

6 Blue Lagoon alternatives in Reykjavik and around

Whether you want to save money or avoid the risk of being close to a volcano eruption site, here are some excellent Blue Lagoon alternatives! Iceland’s Blue Lagoon is one of the most popular attractions in Europe.  The warm silica waters attract over 700,000 visitors each year.  However, it’s incredibly pricey, and recent volcano eruptions […]

Is Iceland expensive? My thoughts from my trips!

sunset in Iceland

Is Iceland expensive? Well, yes – but in some ways, it’s not as pricey as many people believe.  Here are all my thoughts about Iceland prices and the cost of travel from my two trips there.  This blog post may contain affiliate links. This article draws from my two trips to Iceland. One trip was […]

Top Egypt travel tips: follow these for a hassle-free trip

Sunset view of the pyramids of Giza from the hotel we stayed at

Here are the best Egypt travel tips to help you plan your trip! I’ve never felt quite as mixed as a country as I have about Egypt.  On one hand, the history is every bit as fascinating as my endless studies at school promised, my mouth is literally watering when I’m thinking of the food, […]

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