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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Three classes with the older kids, one translator by my side, and a backpack full of travel stories—what could possibly go wrong? Honestly, I had so much fun in every class… but the last group? They took things to another level. Apparently, riding a Honda Shadow through the Americas officially qualifies me as a gangster—and…
Yesterday was all about the littlest legends in the kitchen—three cooking classes full of energy, curiosity, and a whole lot of messy fingers. Luckily, I had Nirvana by my side, helping translate and keep things (somewhat) on track since not all the kids spoke English. We had two large classes of six, which felt like…
Bright-eyed and ready to explore, I headed out early to see what Sofia had in store—and it didn’t take long to be impressed. The city feels fresh and spotless, with beautiful architecture that seems to casually show off at every turn. There’s a lovely sense of calm here. Parks are scattered generously through the centre,…
Day two was already a big upgrade—no cooking chaos in sight! Instead, I spent a peaceful couple of hours in the park chatting with the teachers while watching a group of 5–6 year olds do their thing (which is basically a mix of curiosity, honesty, and comedy gold). One little boy marched straight up to…
So today I may have slightly underestimated what I signed up for. There are about 70 kids at this school… and I’m fairly certain 69 of them are completely feral. I’m not even joking. This afternoon I ran three taco cooking classes: 5 enthusiastic mixed 7-year-olds6 very loud 14-year-old boys4 mixed 13-year-olds Each class was…