Hi, I'm Shal. Originally from South Africa, I'm a scientist by profession and an artist and traveller by heart. I love going on adventures and finding ways to merge all my passions.
There’s nothing better than an island vacation but if I’m honest, St Thomas was never really on my must visit Caribbean island bucket list but with over 7000 individual islands, it’s easy to see how one can end up exploring unheard of places and hiking through lush emerald green nature. Where is St Thomas? The […]
If you’re planning a Caribbean vacation then the United States Virgin Islands (USVIs) is the perfect destination. Full of gorgeous beaches, crystal clear waters, soft white sand and beautiful marine life; these charming islands located just southeast of Puerto Rico guarantees rest, relaxation and beach side adventures! Here are 20 things you should know before […]
The best thing about road tripping with someone who has a similar travel style to you is that you don’t have to worry about randomly saying “Pull over!” because you saw something beautiful. That’s often the very best part of road trips – wandering with someone you feel so comfortable with that you can have […]
It seems in today’s day and age, it’s so easy to forget who we are, what we want, and what we, as strong free thinking independent woman stand for. Everyone seems to know the answers when in actual fact we don’t even know what the questions are that are being asked. Somewhere along the way, […]
There’s nothing better than knocking another destination of your bucket list. Sometimes however, life unexpectedly takes you to beautiful places that never really were on your list to begin with. That’s what I love about travel. You visit new places and meet new people… form bonds and make friendships… learn about new cities that you […]
The night before Christmas is one of the most magical times of the year. Christmas trees are glistening; presents have been wrapped and sleepy children leave out cookies and milk for Santa before crawling into warm beds. It really is my favorite time of the year. The anticipation of Christmas morning, the excitement of unopened […]
My first big adventure began in 2011 when I moved to a little city in The Netherlands. At the time I was terrified! Moving to a new city half way across the world and starting a new life there seemed like an overwhelming thought at the time but deep down, I knew if I didn’t […]
If there’s one thing solo travel has taught me, it’s how to be fearless. The world is a big place and yes, it is pretty scary out there all by your lonesome with no one to have your back and no one to catch you when you fall. But does that mean you should hide […]
If you’re reading this, chances are you don’t really need much more convincing to take that next trip. If you’ve booked your tickets and are counting down the months… days… and even hours… then you’ve come to the right place. Wherever your travels may take you, capturing the magic in the form of pictures forms […]
Turning thirty is pretty scary. While I still feel like the same whimsical travel-loving Gemini I was in my twenties, the start of my thirties have been centered around a different set of thoughts. All of a sudden there are more responsibilities, less time and an endless list of tasks that never seems to end. Truth […]