If you know me (or follow my blog) you’ll know I can’t resist a new country. I love to maximise value from my travels and if there’s a new country within reach, I’ll visit it. I’ve been to over 80 countries now – read my blog about how to make travelling a habit! Sunset at…… Continue reading 5 days in Israel
One week in Jordan – driving from Madaba to the Red Sea via Petra
In honour of my friend Paula being back in Europe, on a flying visit from New Zealand her adopted home, we decided to do a one week road trip around Jordan. Here’s the highlights! Hiring a car in Jordan Hiring a car in Jordan is definitely the way to travel the country and even if…… Continue reading One week in Jordan – driving from Madaba to the Red Sea via Petra
Rhino trekking at Ziwa Sanctuary – travelling Uganda on a budget
At the end of a three week backpacking itinerary in Uganda, I decided I had just enough time to squeeze in a quick dash to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, a few hours outside Kampala. I wanted to have one last wild animal experience before leaving. And when I woke to find two enormous rhinos, taller than…… Continue reading Rhino trekking at Ziwa Sanctuary – travelling Uganda on a budget
Fort Portal and the Crater Lakes – independent Uganda travel
The journey to Fort Portal, located in Uganda’s western region and formerly the capital of the Toro Kingdom , was my first experience of “big bus” travel in Uganda. So far on my three week Uganda itinerary, I’d stuck mainly to matatus, the primary form of transport here. These are 16 seater minibuses, although usually…… Continue reading Fort Portal and the Crater Lakes – independent Uganda travel
Farm to Cup Coffee Tour and Hiking in Sipi Falls and Kapchorwa, Uganda
A must-do on the independent backpacker route in Uganda is Sipi Falls on the northern slopes of Mount Elgon. Well worth the 8 hour trip to get here and easily broken up with a stopover in Jinja to see the source of the Nile. Read my blog post here for how to travel by public…… Continue reading Farm to Cup Coffee Tour and Hiking in Sipi Falls and Kapchorwa, Uganda
Kampala to Sipi Falls, via Jinja and the source of the Nile
After a Queen Elizabeth National Park tour and a couple of days hiking in Lake Bunyonyi, it’s time to discover what lies to the east of Kampala. The first stop is Jinja to find the source of the Nile. Yep, it’s the source of the Nile When I was researching how to travel independently in…… Continue reading Kampala to Sipi Falls, via Jinja and the source of the Nile
Lake Bunyonyi – independent solo travel in Uganda
If you make the long journey to Bunyonyi Lake, with its appealing steeply terraced hillsides in the west of Uganda, you’re rewarded with temperate climes, fresh air and the relaxing rhythms of the agricultural communities based around the lakeside. View of Lake Bunyonyi from Itambira island View of lake from mainland hike It’s not a…… Continue reading Lake Bunyonyi – independent solo travel in Uganda
Queen Elizabeth National Park on a budget – independent solo travel in Uganda
Those of you who follow my blog know how loathe I am to do an organised tour, preferring by far to travel as independently as possible. And while it’s not totally impossible to visit Queen Elizabeth National Park, the second largest national park in Uganda (after Murchison Falls) on your own, it is far easier…… Continue reading Queen Elizabeth National Park on a budget – independent solo travel in Uganda
Five scenic half-day walks just outside Bristol, perfect for staying local exploring
Lace up your hiking boots and go exploring! I love exploring. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a whole new country or merely a new walk to the shop. I love looking at maps and choosing a new route or destination. I’m pretty sure there’s a scientific explanation for why travelling is addictive and I expect…… Continue reading Five scenic half-day walks just outside Bristol, perfect for staying local exploring
Exploring the UK – my favourite UK staycations and short trips
Ideas for UK Staycations I’m always going on about how many people overlook their own country in favour of backpacking more exotic climes, yet I’ve never actually written a blog post about travelling in the UK. Now is the time to remedy that! In our new Covid-19 world, overseas travel is going to be more…… Continue reading Exploring the UK – my favourite UK staycations and short trips
TOR GOES TRAVELLING AGAIN 