From adventure treks to surf and scuba, articles about where to get active and enjoy the great outdoors.
by Bianca Costa Rica has no shortage of beautiful beaches. With the powerful Pacific Ocean running along its West side, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to picturesque bays. The Guancaste area on the North Pacific coast is a good place to start your beach search, with its array of relaxed seaside towns… Read More A Trio of Beaches on Costa Rica’s North Pacific Coast
by Bianca Lovely lavender, as far as the eye can see. Swaying in the breeze. Just outside London, lies the beautiful fragrant fields of Castle Farm and The Hop Shop. A burst of purple and scent amid the rolling green fields of the UK’s Kentish countryside. How to get there There are a few different… Read More Lavender Fields Forever
by Bianca Spring is one of the most enchanting times to explore the Italian regions of Tuscany and Liguria. Although, that being said, every season is a beautiful time to visit these two neighbouring regions which sit in the centre of the country. If you want to catch fields full of golden sunflowers and risottos… Read More Spring Awakenings in Tuscany & Liguria
by Bianca Tahiti, one of the world’s most iconic surf destinations, home to the infamous Teahupoo monster wave; it must be easy to rent a surfboard here, right? Wrong. It wasn’t quite as easy as I’d imagined. Where to rent a board in Tahiti Although I’ve been surfing for several years now, my novice-level skills… Read More In Search of a Surfboard, Tahiti
by Alice Mariscotti-Wayatt Berlin is a treasure trove of out of the way, odd, old, abandoned buildings. But what to do if you want to explore this edgy side of Berlin, but don’t want to spend your city break on the run from the police? Happily, several of Berlin’s long-abandoned projects spotted an opportunity and… Read More How to Safely Explore Berlin’s Abandoned Icons
by Bianca Bursting with natural beauty and cultural delights, the road from Hue to Hoi An will lead you on an adventure along Vietnam’s vibrant coastline and through the famous Hoi Van Pass. Although Vietnam has a variety of interesting road trip routes to choose from, all with wonderful views and points of interest that… Read More Road Tripping in Vietnam: Hue to Hoi An
by Bianca Setting off at 2am for the popular sunrise volcano trek up Mount Batur is an everyday activity on Bali. In theory, it’s an easy climb to the top for anyone with a general level of fitness and a desire to watch the sun shine over the enchanting Indonesian island. In practice, it’s not… Read More A Flip-flop Hiker’s Guide to Mount Batur
by Bianca Scuba diving in the digital age certainly encompasses a lot more than just your basic dive kit and a battered-looking log book. Aside from an array of gadgets and equipment, there’s a vast sea of apps out there that will help you get the most out of your underwater experience, and help you… Read More Dive into a Sea of Scuba Apps
by Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt The Bathing Ship, a swimming pool which floats in the Spree, has long been one of my favourite places in Berlin. But since moving here I’ve discovered this city has a whole lot more weird, wonderful and beautiful pools. Perhaps it’s because Berlin is at least 2 hours from the coast, but… Read More Swim in Berlin
by Bianca Sunsets are a way of life in Bali. There’s no shortage of laid-back beach bars and stunning scenic spaces to sit back and enjoy nature’s multi-coloured light show. Here are a few favourite places to soak in the sunset skies. Uluwatu: Culture Vs cocktails There are lots of places to witness the sun… Read More Bali’s Best Sunset Spots
