I have always thought of myself as a sociable person but when I went to Argentina by myself for three months earlier this year, I learnt that making instantaneous friends is not as easy as I thought it would be. Before I left, everyone had assured me that I would meet like-minded travellers and thatContinue reading “How not to be a giant loner when travelling alone”
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Why worried parents mustn’t let tragic accidents stop the great gap-year adventure
Irish Independent When tragedies occur, such as the appalling bus crash in Ecuador which killed four young English students and their tour leader, it is only natural for parents to attach a stigma to the country where it happened and try to deter their child from travelling there. Alas, fatal accidents happen the world overContinue reading “Why worried parents mustn’t let tragic accidents stop the great gap-year adventure”
First days in Buenos Aires
‘Any laptops, ipads, liquids?’ This all too familiar airport chant did nothing to reassure me as I went through security before boarding my flight to Buenos Aires. Argentina had been number one on my travel list for years but as I stood there in my ultra nerdy hiking boots, a Northface fleece and a oversized rain jacket,Continue reading “First days in Buenos Aires”
Rowena Crowley 