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The mildly exciting story of how I got out of Guatemala after the borders closed

May 2, 2020 spud1991

Crossing borders in the time of Coronavirus Continue reading The mildly exciting story of how I got out of Guatemala after the borders closed

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Antigua, Guatemala, before the Coronavirus changed everything

April 12, 2020 spud1991

Highlights of visiting Antigua included hiking a volcano, eating French food, and climbing through some ruins. Continue reading Antigua, Guatemala, before the Coronavirus changed everything

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How I learned to stop worrying and love my body, even with all of its imperfections.

January 18, 2017 spud1991

Having to deal with acne made me a better person… kind of. Continue reading How I learned to stop worrying and love my body, even with all of its imperfections.

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Bicycle

Read this if you’ve ever thought ‘I’d love to bicycle, but [insert your concern here]’

May 21, 2016May 22, 2016 spud1991

Ever thought it’d be great to get around on a bike if it wasn’t so dangerous/hard/you were fitter/bikes were cheaper? Then this is for you. Continue reading Read this if you’ve ever thought ‘I’d love to bicycle, but [insert your concern here]’

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Why calling someone a banana or bounty is actually super offensive.

April 9, 2016May 21, 2016 spud1991

Telling someone that they’re being ‘white’, ‘black’, a ‘bounty’ or a ‘banana’ implies that the way they behave is determined by the colour of their skin. Continue reading Why calling someone a banana or bounty is actually super offensive.

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Going down the rabbit hole

March 10, 2016May 21, 2016 spud1991

Don’t ask me what Secret Garden was like – read this instead. Continue reading Going down the rabbit hole

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Fifteen Days In Fiji: Part 2 – Island Hopping

January 17, 2016January 17, 2016 spud1991

A collection of little anecdotes from my time island hopping around Fiji Continue reading Fifteen Days In Fiji: Part 2 – Island Hopping

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Fifteen Days In Fiji: Part 1 – The Tour

January 16, 2016January 15, 2016 spud1991

Assorted little anecdotes from the tour in Fiji Continue reading Fifteen Days In Fiji: Part 1 – The Tour

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9 Lessons I Learned When I Ran Off To Fiji On New Year’s Eve

January 2, 2016January 15, 2016 spud1991

If anyone’s been wondering what my New Year’s Eve in Fiji was like…. Continue reading 9 Lessons I Learned When I Ran Off To Fiji On New Year’s Eve

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Langkawi

Langkawi

May 18, 2015December 30, 2015 spud1991

Langkawi is a little bit like paradise – as long as you ignore all the litter and selfie-obsessed tourists. Continue reading Langkawi

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