Boots, Bikes and Border Crossings
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Paraguay: Feathers, Friendly Faces and Seriously Good Empanadas
I arrived in Paraguay with very few expectations, mainly because I kept reading that it is one of the least travelled countries in the world. Well, after less than 24 hours in Asunción, I’m already wondering why! The first thing I’ve noticed is the people. They are incredibly friendly and welcoming. People make eye contact,
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Planes, Passports, Bus Tickets & One Very Unfortunate Flight
Well, I made it! Arrived safely in Asunción in the very early hours this morning after my little hop, skip and jump from Mexico via Colombia to Paraguay. Getting here wasn’t quite as straightforward as I’d hoped. Avianca has apparently introduced a new rule that passengers travelling to a country other than their country of
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The girl in the little white uniform
As I step away from the comfort and friendships of Mexico and begin a new chapter, I am looking forward to new adventures, discoveries and challenges. We all have dreams and bucket-list ambitions, but sometimes our greatest journey is finding the courage to face the fears that have followed us through life. At five years
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From Sofia With Love… and a Suitcase Full of Memories
Well… I’ve landed safely back in Mexico, but my heart is still doing a little wander through Sofia. I couldn’t resist sharing a few photos—because some places don’t quite let you leave properly, do they? Since setting off in September 2025, this journey has taken me through 10 countries (yes, ten… I’m still slightly in
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Sofia: The Sparkling Icicle That Melted My Heart ❄️💙
Sofia has felt like a sparkling icicle — something delicate and beautiful that, over time, softened into something even more meaningful. I feel incredibly grateful that Jane returned early from Egypt, giving me the chance to truly experience this city rather than just pass through it. It’s one of those unexpected moments that ends up
Visited Countries
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Route Plan (Eastern Europe)
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Route Map
About Me
Happy, grateful, and full of joy – that’s how I see my life. Growing up in the small country town of Karaka, New Zealand, I was a curious little girl who dreamed of seeing the world. At 14, I took my first trip overseas to Fiji, and since then I’ve explored 66 countries, each adventure filling me with wonder at new cultures, unexpected moments, and the thrill of discovery.
I’ve leapt from planes, dived into unseen depths of the ocean, pedaled across borders, and roared through deserts on motorbikes. From crossing the Gobi Desert on two wheels to cruising down to Antarctica, from riding through roads less traveled to moments that took my breath away, I collect memories, not possessions.
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