On the outskirts of Sucre, you will find something quite unexpected: a pink fairytale castle. La Glorieta Castle (Castillo de La Glorieta in Spanish) was once the home of a prince and princess. Bolivia’s only prince and princess, in fact….
Crossing the Tees Transporter Bridge
The Tees Transporter Bridge is an iconic landmark of Middlesbrough and a remnant of the region’s industrial past. This magnificent structure is instantly recognisable: a bright blue dragonfly straddling the River Tees. After two years of living in the North…
Why You Should Learn Spanish in Sucre, Bolivia
Nestling amongst the Andean mountains, Sucre is a beautiful and unique place with a rich history. After spending time in Portuguese-speaking Brazil, my next stop in South America was the beautiful and mountainous country of Bolivia. I spent 3 weeks…
Postcard from São Paulo
After an intense week in Rio de Janeiro, my next stop was São Paulo, a sprawling metropolis in Southeast Brazil. With about 12 million inhabitants, it is the largest city in the Southern Hemisphere, and also the financial centre of…
Postcard From Rio de Janeiro
I have officially quit my job and will be travelling South America for the next 5 months (March to July 2019). After several years of dreaming and planning, it’s finally happening! Somehow my friend and I turned up at the…
Eating in Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter: A Practical Guide
Updated: February 2024 If you’re planning a visit to the Muslim Quarter in Xi’an, then look no further than this guide. Xi’an is the capital of Shaanxi province, situated in northern China, and was the ancient capital of China during…