Why do I do this?

I love to travel – I have lived (6 months +) in Japan, Spain, Portugal, Indonesia, Germany, Costa Rica and now I live in Argentina! Over time, I have learned how to live abroad well and for cheap. Housesitting is my absolute FAVOURITE way to travel, and become part of a community and I will shout about until everyone knows what it is!

I love adventure sports, hiking, climbing, surfing, kayaking, camping and generally being outside. This was something I learned about in my 20s and I thought was un-teachable. Either you were born into scouts or you weren’t. I was TOTALLY wrong. These skills are super learnable at any age and I will prove it to you! My best friendships in the world have been the ones I’ve made through adventure activities.

I love to write. My university degree is in English and translation studies. I have had a book idea in my mind since I was 11 that I am itching to get onto paper.

Finally, the fuel to do all the above: food. Perhaps my greatest passion of all. Food is integral to enjoying your travel experience, it’s a way to connect with people, to connect you to the land around you, and a way to fuel your body to carry you through anything you want to do.

On this blog, you’ll find an ever-expanding treasure trove of adventure travel knowledge, alternative travel guides, budget-friendly tips, and reflections on living life DIFFERENTLY.