Hola, Colombia! A Quick Life & Travel Update
A quick update on what's been happening at Wander-Lush—plus a preview of our 2018/19 travel plans.
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2017 Year in Review
So that’s that—another year done and dusted. 2017 ushered in some big life changes (like moving country, again), new challenges, and of course a bunch of wonderful travel experiences—too…
How Travelling in the Caucasus Restored My Faith in Humanity
We were woken by a strange clinking noise. ‘Clink, clink’. I went to the door of the Airbnb apartment we had rented in Tbilisi for the month—a nine-storey Soviet…
Part of the 5% | Second Impressions of Vietnam
Five percent. That’s the rate of return for foreign tourists to Vietnam. In other words, 95% of people who visit this country once find no reason to come back.…
My Vietnam Travel Wishlist
Those of you who follow me on social media will have noticed that I recently arrived back in my favourite part of the world! I consider Southeast Asia a…
Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day in Yerevan: An Outsider’s Reflection
Armenian Genocide Memorial Day is marked annually on April 24. This is my account of the day in Yerevan, and what it felt like to be there as an…
First Impressions of Azerbaijan
“Is Azerbaijan a dry country?” Normally I’d know these things – but not this time. I was determined to let Azerbaijan hold onto a few of its mysteries…
Hello From Georgia (Country)
“So, does Georgia feel more like Europe or Asia?” We were halfway through our free walking tour of Tbilisi when Anna, our Ukrainian-born guide, came to an abrupt halt…
Here’s to 2017 – A New Year of Travel!
I know a lot of people are happy to see the back of 2016. But honestly, it’s been the best year of my life. In my mind, every year…