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Bonzour Seychelles! My First Impressions of Mahé Island

by Ella McKendrick
Quiet Road in Baie Lazare on Mahe Island, Seychelles

The Seychelles is a bucket-list destination for many. With sleepy palm trees fringing golden sand beaches and crystal clear waters housing an abundance of ocean-life, it’s no wonder that this collection of over … Read more

Kayaking Down the Rivers of Killin Village

by Ella McKendrick
Kayaking Down River to Lock Tay in Killin, Scotland

Loch Tay was a place that I had become well acquainted with. I’d spent ample time sauntering through Kenmore village on the eastern side of Loch Tay. However, I was keen to see … Read more

The Time Our Boat Engine Failed in the Middle of Loch Tay

by Ella McKendrick
Boat Trip Down Loch Tay in Kenmore, Scotland

It was mid-July in the Scottish Highlands, in a small village called Kenmore. Kenmore is perched on the eastern end of a loch known as Loch Tay. Loch Tay is in fact the sixth-largest … Read more

My Experience on a Horse Riding Safari in South Africa

by Ella McKendrick
Horseback Safari Ant's Hill & Nest in South Africa

I love horse riding. I first sat on a horse when I was barely more than toddler, grinning away on the top of a bay pony (let’s not mention the fact that I … Read more

Horse Riding through the Mountains of Mallorca

by Ella McKendrick
Ella on horse in Alcudia in Mallorca

Mallorca is an island of diverse and beautiful landscapes. From golden sand beaches fronted by crystal clear waters to the mountainous interior where dense, evergreen forests coat craggy peaks, Mallorca really is a … Read more

The Time I Fostered a Baby Baboon For A Night

by Ella McKendrick
Ella with Baby Baboon at Naankuse Wildlife Sanctuary Namibia

This is a travelogue, a personal essay from my time volunteering in Namibia. This piece delves into my experience of looking after an orphaned baby baboon for the night. The names and descriptions … Read more

I Took a Caracal for a Walk! – Ethical Wildlife Sanctuary Experience

by Ella McKendrick
Caracal at Naankuse Wildlife Sanctuary Namibia

This is a travelogue, a personal essay from my time volunteering in Namibia. This piece delves into my experience taking part in one of my absolute favourite activities at the wildlife sanctuary I … Read more

Arriving at N/a’an ku sê Wildlife Sanctuary – My First Solo Travel Experience

by Ella McKendrick
Naankuse Wildlife Sanctuary Namibia

This is a travelogue, a personal essay from my time volunteering in Namibia. This piece delves into my experience travelling solo for the first time, detailing my thoughts and fears just before the … Read more

Canoeing Down The Zambezi: Day 7

by Ella McKendrick
Zambezi River Sunset in Zambia Africa

This is a travelogue, a personal essay from my canoeing expedition down the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe. View more diary entries from this trip here. Dawn broke in Zambia, welcoming my final … Read more

Canoeing Down The Zambezi: Day 6

by Ella McKendrick
Volunteering at an Orphanage in Zambia Africa

This is a travelogue, a personal essay from my canoeing expedition down the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe. View more diary entries from this trip here. The open-backed Land Cruiser jerked and juddered … Read more

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