spellbound travels gorilla trekking in Uganda
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Gorilla Trekking in Uganda – Everything You Need to Know

If you’re thinking about gorilla trekking in Uganda, you’re in the right place! As someone who didn’t plan ahead, I can tell you from experience exactly where I went wrong and what you should do beforehand to have the best experience. I also did my best to do this trip as cheap as possible since…

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Disadvantages of Travelling Solo: 7 Uncomfortable Truths

Solo travel is without a doubt one of the best experiences a person can have. You learn so much about yourself and the world simultaneously but it doesn’t come without a few hiccups along the way. After 8+ months of travelling solo, while working as a digital nomad, I’m here to fill you in on…

The Best Crete Hotel (Greece): Casa Porto Boutique Hotel
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The Best Crete Hotel (Greece): Casa Porto Boutique Hotel

Is Crete worth visiting? That’s the question I asked myself before choosing to stay at the best Crete hotel in Greece! Casa Porto Boutique Hotel was kind enough to host my best friend Nicole and I for three nights. Before arriving in Crete, I had no idea what to expect. I knew that Greece as…

White Savior Trope – Is Volunteering in Africa Bad?
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White Savior Trope – Is Volunteering in Africa Bad?

I did my first volunteering trip in Uganda recently and knew it was inevitable I’d receive ‘white savior’ comments and hate as I shared my experience. This brought up a lot of different feelings and thoughts as I tried to navigate volunteering without being a part of the white savior trope. Was it even possible?…

spellbound travels watch sunset in toronto
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7 Unique Places to Watch a Sunset in Toronto (Updated Nov, 2023)

With summer on the horizon, there’s no better time to go hunting for the best places to watch a sunset in Toronto! After spending most of the pandemic living downtown Toronto, I had plenty of time (and long walks) to find the best sunset spots. Whether you’re a Toronto native or just visiting, you’re bound…

spellbound travels meet people while travelling
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Meet People While Travelling: Is it Hard to Build Friendships Abroad?

Making friends as an adult isn’t always easy and it can be especially nerve-wracking if you travel solo! If you’re looking to meet people while travelling but aren’t quite sure where to start, you’re in the right place. As someone who’s travelled mostly by myself, I sometimes struggle to connect with new people on a…