I’d dreamed of Costa Rica for several years prior to my visit last month, and you can see some of my favourite shots of the local wildlife in a past post here. But, after all that wanting and anticipation, what actually were the highest highs? From hiking and ziplining to…

My recent journey through Costa Rica has come to an end, and I’ll share more about my time there soon. …

What better way to start a day in San Jose than with some wonderful Costa Rican hospitality and the promise of beautiful butterflies to come?

Poetry from a Pod at Gatwick Airport — An anxious foot: tap, tap, tap, Leg restless, far beyond control. A small swarm of butterflies, Awakening from their slumber. A slight pang of homesickness, A sudden yearning for what’s known. And then exhiliration, At the prospect of adventure. This is the world of travel, Growing, creating memories. It’s time to embrace the fear, Write a tale to remember. Thank you for reading. I write this as I’m lounging in a tiny capsule at London’s Gatwick Airport in preparation for a flight to Costa Rica. Be sure to follow for updates on what will by my first international adventure in several years x

An unmissable outdoor art display — Snap, snap, crackle, bang, BANG. This is the sound of Valencia each day during Las Fallas. As poppers pop and fireworks ignite down random side alleys, the smell of smoke sails through the air and crowds of people shuffle along like sardines, taking in all their bright and impressively intricate…

Liberty shuddered as a cool breeze whisked by, causing her blue floral skirt to dance around her shivering legs. She wrapped her arms tightly around her body for warmth, burying her chin in the neck hole of her old favourite Radiohead hoodie as she focused on the path ahead. When…

“Are you sure this is really necessary?” Olly groaned as he sat on a smooth wooden bar stool by their sleek kitchen island and watched his wife busy herself with an array of brightly-coloured bowls in varying shapes and sizes. “It’s neighbourly,” Layla shrugged, reaching for a bag of flour…

Following Three Houses back in 2019, Fire Emblem Engage sees a comforting return to a more familiar formula — and one that, in my opinion, is greatly welcomed. I loved a lot about Three Houses, especially all the intertwining story threads — and of course the vast shipping opportunities. But…

Prior to my group tour around Scandinavia back in 2019, I found myself landing in the German capital of Berlin — a city rich in history and culture. My hostel left a lot to be desired, but I was there and ready to start exploring, to make the most of…