I've been waking up in the best mood everyday this week, which is sort of unheard of for me - I am so not a morning person and rarely crack a smile before noon. But these days I haven't been able to stop smiling, because it's finally AUTUMN! Okay, I realize it isn't ...
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My East Africa Packing List for Uganda, Rwanda and the DRC
Okay, if I'm being honest I'm not actually going to share exactly what I packed for my two weeks in Rwanda, Uganda, and the DRC, as I definitely overpacked in some areas, and totally forgot about some essentials. Whoops. Instead I'll let you learn from my mistakes and share ...
Treating Ourselves in Kyiv – on a Budget
I fell in love with Ukraine pretty much instantly when I traveled through the western part of the country in 2015, so it's kind of crazy to me that it took me a whole two years to return and finally see the capital city, Kyiv. I knew I would love it, and sure enough I did! ...
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park in Uganda
When Helen invited me on her two-week trip through Rwanda, the Congo, and Uganda, there were two things on the itinerary that had me signing up immediately: climbing Mount Nyiragongo in the Congo, and gorilla trekking in Uganda. And I guess my instincts were right, because those ...
2 Weeks in Rwanda, the DRC, and Uganda with Rock My Adventure
If you follow me on social media then you know that I just spent the past couple of weeks in Rwanda, the Congo, and Uganda, and it was amazing! As in, I totally cried on my flight home and had to pretend that the tears were over my book. Though I don't think the British ...