Posts by Hannah Logan
Solo Travel in Ireland: Why I Love and Recommend it
Ireland is my favourite country. As the first place I ever visited I now consider the emerald isle to be my home away from home and have returned multiple times. With stunning scenery, friendly locals, and delicious food I think Ireland is a must-visit for anyone. But, if you don’t have any to go with-…
Read MoreThe Story Behind Irish Coffee (Plus a real Irish Coffee Recipe!)
Irish coffee is pretty universal; head to almost any bar and ask for one and you’ll receive a mug/glass in just a couple minutes. But, while it’s become one of the most popular drinks in the world, the recipe is actually a pretty recent one and only came about thanks to a wicked Irish storm…
Read MoreThe Legend of the Leprechaun
I’m a sucker for stories, especially anything to do with legends, myths, and of course, fairy tales. My love for these tales is part of why I originally wanted to go to Ireland and also part of why, after 3 months living in Galway and multiple visits to the Emerald Isle later, I still always…
Read MoreESBT: Highlights of Japan (Oct/Nov 2026 )
Dreaming of Japan? Me too, and after so much talk of Japan introducing higher tourist prices in 2027 and beyond, I’ve decided to sneak in one more group trip for 2026 and am offering a highlights of Japan tour. This itinerary is ideal for first-time visitors who are looking to experience some of Japan’s highlights…
Read MoreGorilla Trekking in Uganda: Everything You Want to Know
Blinking at the dark ceiling above me, I reached for my phone. It’s 4am – an hour and a half before my alarm was set to go off, but I knew I wasn’t going to get back to sleep. After ten days exploring Rwanda and Uganda, the time had finally come. Today was our gorilla…
Read MoreHow to Spend 1 Day in Brussels, Belgium
I first visited Belgium in 2012, but instead of choosing to stay in the capital, I headed to picturesque Bruges. I enjoyed it enough, but I wouldn’t say it put exploring more of Belgium high on my to-do list. However, fast forward a number of years, and I found myself in Belgium again. This time…
Read MoreExploring the Marquesas Islands: Nuku Hiva and Hiva Oa
When I went to French Polynesia I didn’t plan on visiting the Marquesas. While they looked amazing, I was already spending a month island-hopping across the islands around Tahiti which, if you didn’t already know, definitely did not come cheap. But, the longer I spent in French Polynesia the more I fell in love. And…
Read MoreWhere to Scuba Dive in French Polynesia: The Tuamotu Islands
When I was planning my 5-week trip through French Polynesia with my friend one of the things I knew I HAD to do was go scuba diving. French Polynesia was my first trip outside of Canada for 18 months because of COVID-19 and I missed the ocean and diving like crazy. However, while French Polynesia…
Read MoreThe Best Things to do in Mo’orea: A Mo’orea Itinerary
Moorea is the French Polynesian island that I had always dreamed of. Lush, green mountains and hills towering over white-sand beaches fringed with palm trees. Water so clear and in so many shades of blue that it seems unreal. And of course friendly people, good food, and plenty to see. It was my first stop…
Read MoreSwimming With Whales in Tahiti: The Mo’orea Whale Swim
In 2018 I crossed one of my bucket-list items off my list; I went swimming with humpback whales in Tonga. It was easily one of the best experiences of my life and something I knew I wanted to do again should I have the chance. Well, I got my second chance and was able to…
Read MoreThe Best Things to do in Huahine Island, French Polynesia
Many of the islands of French Polynesia have cute little nicknames and Huahine’s is the Authentic Island. Having spent a few days there, I can quickly understand why. While nearby Bora Bora and Mo’orea are popular on the French Polynesia tourist trail, Huahine is often skipped and left behind. Which is too bad for those…
Read MoreThings to do in Bora Bora: A Bora Bora Itinerary
The name Bora Bora conjures images of overwater bungalows, clear blue waters, and soft white sand beaches. It’s made a name for itself as one of the most romantic destinations of the world; a popular pick especially for those on their honeymoon. But aside from luxurious romantic resort experiences, what does Bora Bora…
Read MoreIsland hopping Galapagos: A Galapagos Islands Itinerary
The Galapagos was somewhere I had dreamed about seeing since I was a teenager. I still remember going to one of the travel agents and bringing home a massive pile of Galapagos Island brochures and flipping through. I dreamed about seeing the giant tortoises and sea lions and exploring the islands made famous by Charles…
Read MoreHow to Get from Panama to Colombia: Sailing San Blas Islands
Planning a Central and South America trip and looking for an adventure? How about sailing from Panama to Colombia via some of the world’s most beautiful tropical islands? Sounds pretty great, right? Spoiler alert: it is. However, there are a few things to be aware of. While the idea of travelling by sailboat on the…
Read MoreHow to Spend 1 Day in Cartagena, Colombia
In 2019 I got to visit Cartagena as part of a Panama Canal cruise. It was somewhere I had wanted to visit for awhile and while one day wasn’t a lot of time, the Old Town area is quite small so I got to see and do more than expected. That being said, I still returned…
Read MoreSalento Itinerary: 3 Perfect Days in Salento, Colombia
When it comes to travel in Colombia, one of the top places to visit is Colombia’s coffee region also known as the coffee triangle. While I don’t drink coffee, I was more than happy to head up to the mountains for a few days after hot and humid Cartagena. Part of me was sad to…
Read More2-Week Brazil Itinerary: Perfect for First-Time Visitors
Brazil was my 65th country and somewhere I was incredibly excited about. At the same time, despite all my travel experience, I found planning my trip to Brazil daunting. I received countless warnings about safety and the country itself is massive which made it hard to plan when I had a limited amount of time.…
Read More3 Days in Buenos Aires: Tango, Steak, and Street Art
The capital of Argentina is best known for steak dinners and dancing the Tango, but Buenos Aires is a very big city with a rich history and varied neighbourhoods to explore. I’ve been twice now so here are my suggestions on how to best spend 3 days in Buenos Aires. How to get to Buenos…
Read MoreWhat do to in Ushuaia: Exploring the End of the World
Located at the tip of Argentina, Ushuaia is known as “Fin del Mundo” which translates to the end of the world. It’s a port town, most visited by individuals boarding an expedition cruise to Antarctica, which is exactly what led me here. To be honest, I didn’t expect much from Ushuaia. But I was pleasantly…
Read MoreColonia Del Sacramento: The Best Day Trip from Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is a big city. Full of noise and people. It’s a fun atmosphere to experience for a few days but if you find yourself needing a change of pace and a change of scenery then consider visiting Colonia Del Sacramento. This historical town in Uruguay is the complete opposite of Buenos Aires. A…
Read MoreWhat to Wear in Antarctica: An Antarctica Cruise Packing List
The first time I went to Antarctica was 2023. I had 18 months to plan for it and I still scrambled last minute panicking what I should or shouldn’t bring. I learned a lot over those 11 days so when I went back in 2025 for a 23-day expedition I was much better prepared. So…
Read MoreAuthentic Gluhwein Recipe from an Austrian Chef
I’ve made it no secret about how much I love European Christmas Markets, especially those in Germany and Austria. I have a million reasons why but I’d be lying if I said that the gluhwein wasn’t one of them. Which is funny, because back in 2011, when I first visited European Christmas markets, I didn’t…
Read MoreThe Best eSIM for Europe 2026: My Real Experience Using Sim Local eSIM
I like to joke that I was a way cooler traveller when I first started. Which is funny because I was significantly less experienced than I am now. However, at that time, I had to rely on paper maps to get around; data roaming abroad was way too expensive, and eSIMs didn’t exist. Today, however,…
Read MoreVienna at Christmas: Christmas Market & Lights Guide
Vienna is one of the most magical places in Europe to visit during the festive season. Here are my top picks for what to do in Vienna at Christmas.
Read MoreThe Salzburg Krampus Run: A Unique Christmas Tradition
When I was travelling around Europe for the Christmas Markets I expected to see plenty of Santas and maybe a few elves and reindeer. What I didn’t expect to find was a giant, hairy, devil-looking creature known as Krampus; essentially a Christmas demon who has his own celebration called Krampusnacht or Krampus Run. This event…
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