by Sarah Wilson | Jun 11, 2026 | Africa, Travel
I visited Togoville as part of a tour with Undiscovered Destinations, which made the trip very easy because everything from transport to the lake crossing was organised for me. You can visit independently, but you will need to put in a little more effort. Most...
by Sarah Wilson | Jun 6, 2026 | Africa, Togo, Travel
Lomé wasn’t a city I knew much about before arriving, but it turned out to be the perfect and surprisingly gentle introduction to West Africa. Arrival and Visa Lomé was the starting point of my West Africa trip through Togo and Benin. Before you go, you’ll need to...
by Sarah Wilson | May 8, 2026 | Europe, Italy, Travel
I spent two days exploring Varese while I was house sitting nearby and taking care of two adorable rabbits. Getting to Varese from Milan is simple. I took the Trenord regional train on the Milano Cadorna to Varese line, which runs often throughout the day. Trains...
by Sarah Wilson | Apr 20, 2026 | Americas, Colombia, Travel
My 2.5-Week Colombia Itinerary: Visiting Medellín, Salento, Bogotá, Villa de Leyva & Cartagena Colombia is full of contrasts: buzzing cities, colourful towns, lush coffee landscapes, colonial streets, Caribbean heat, and incredible food. In 2.5 weeks, I...
by Sarah Wilson | Apr 13, 2026 | Americas, Colombia, Travel
2.5 Days in Cartagena: A Hot, Colourful End to My Colombia Trip Cartagena was the final stop on my two-and-a-half-week trip around Colombia. I arrived just after 2 pm, and the heat and humidity hit me immediately. It felt nothing like Bogotá. I stayed at Casa del...
by Sarah Wilson | Mar 26, 2026 | Americas, Colombia, Travel
If you’re looking for an easy weekend escape from busy Bogotá, the colonial town of Villa de Leyva is a great choice. I spent 1.5 days here and loved the slow pace, mountain views, and relaxed atmosphere. Getting to Villa de Leyva I booked my bus ticket to Villa de...
by Sarah Wilson | Mar 23, 2026 | Americas, Colombia, Travel
After enjoying the peaceful mountains of Salento in the coffee region, arriving in Bogotá felt like stepping into another world. The city is busy, energetic, and full of contrasts. To make things easy, I pre-booked an airport transfer. I based myself in La...
by Sarah Wilson | Mar 19, 2026 | Americas, Colombia, Travel
Planning a trip to Colombia’s coffee region? Salento is a top destination. Its green valleys, colourful balconies, delicious food, and close access to the Cocora Valley make it a great addition to any Colombia itinerary. I spent two relaxed days here, found Salento...
