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A girl, her backpack and her beauty essentials travelling the globe in search of adventure, beauty and the perfect red lippie.

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You can find all my blog posts here. Yup, every single one. Read up on my latest travel adventures and beauty discoveries and get ready to book your next holiday or beauty treatment. Grab a cuppa, scroll through the archives and fuel your wanderlust.


Relax in the Very Best Hot Springs in Colombia
Relax in the Very Best Hot Springs in Colombia

South America exceeded my expectations with its selection of hot springs. Don’t miss out on my favourite, Colombia’s Santa Rosa Del Cabal’s thermal waters (and their magic powers) if you’re headed to this part of the world.

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Beauty, Colombia, Travel, South AmericaYariella CoelloMay 12, 2018Comment
Coqui Coqui: The Mexican Brand You Need In Your Beauty Cupboard
Coqui Coqui: The Mexican Brand You Need In Your Beauty Cupboard

Looking for a fragrance to shake up your beauty cupboard? Meet Coqui Coqui. This artisanal perfumery offers elegant scents with notes direct from the Mexican Yucatan to transport you back to your holiday every time you apply.

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Beauty Cupboard, Beauty, Mexico, North AmericaYariella CoelloMay 7, 2018 Comments
7 Reasons Why You'll Adore Salento, Colombia
7 Reasons Why You'll Adore Salento, Colombia

A trip to Colombia wouldn’t be complete without a stop in the spectacular coffee region. Here’s why you’ll fall in love with this Zona Cafetera town, with its stunning views and even better coffee.

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Travel, Colombia, Adventure, South AmericaYariella CoelloMay 2, 2018 Comments
Everything You Need to Know to Visit Holbox, Mexico
Everything You Need to Know to Visit Holbox, Mexico

If you’re looking for the perfect idyllic getaway that offers up sunshine, sand, sea and surf, then Holbox is your girl. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of this stunning Mexican isle.

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Mexico, Travel, Adventure, North AmericaYariella CoelloApril 24, 2018 Comments
How to Spend 24 Fabulous Hours in Medellin, Colombia
How to Spend 24 Fabulous Hours in Medellin, Colombia

Medellin - Colombia's comeback kid - has so much to offer first-time visitors. Here's how to squeeze the most out of 24 hours in this spectacular South American city. 

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Colombia, Travel, Adventure, South AmericaYariella CoelloApril 16, 2018Comment
Esika: The Peruvian Brand You Need In Your Beauty Cupboard
Esika: The Peruvian Brand You Need In Your Beauty Cupboard

Never judge a beauty brand by it's cover. Esika, on first impression, was not my cup of tea. But I quickly discovered that this fantastic Peruvian beauty brand is a dream come true for olive skin.  

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Beauty Cupboard, Beauty, PeruYariella CoelloApril 5, 2018Comment
How to Climb Rainbow Mountain - And Why it's So Out of This World
How to Climb Rainbow Mountain - And Why it's So Out of This World

Rainbow Mountain has become a hotspot on South America's Gringo Trail. Here's why, plus everything you need to know to trek this otherworldly natural wonder. 

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Adventure, Peru, Travel, South AmericaYariella CoelloMarch 13, 2018Peru, Rainbow Mountain, TrekkingComment
The Brilliant Spa That Will Cure Your Machu Picchu Muscles
The Brilliant Spa That Will Cure Your Machu Picchu Muscles

You've survived your Machu Picchu trek. Now it's time to thank your weary muscles for all their hard work. Here's the luxurious Cusco spa where you can do just that.

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Beauty, Peru, South America, TravelYariella CoelloMarch 6, 2018Comment
The Epic Inka Jungle Trek and Why it's Brilliant for Adventurers
The Epic Inka Jungle Trek and Why it's Brilliant for Adventurers

There are countless Machu Picchu treks to choose from. But if you like your travel with a large slice of adventure, then the adrenaline-filled Inka Jungle Trek is probably the right one for you.

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Adventure, Peru, Travel, South AmericaYariella CoelloFebruary 27, 2018Comment
8 Reasons To Visit Cusco, Peru That Aren't Machu Picchu
8 Reasons To Visit Cusco, Peru That Aren't Machu Picchu

Many travellers see Cusco as merely a gateway to Machu Picchu. But there are so many other reasons to spend some quality time in this magical Inca city. 

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Peru, Travel, Adventure, South AmericaYariella CoelloFebruary 14, 2018 Comments
Loto Del Sur: The Colombian Brand You Need in Your Beauty Cupboard
Loto Del Sur: The Colombian Brand You Need in Your Beauty Cupboard

Nothing makes me happier than discovering a beauty brand as cool, sophisticated and local as Loto Del Sur.  Giving you one more reason to fall in love with Colombia.

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Beauty, Colombia, Travel, Beauty CupboardYariella CoelloFebruary 6, 2018 Comments
Why My Trip to the Uyuni Salt Flats Was an Epic Fail
Why My Trip to the Uyuni Salt Flats Was an Epic Fail

Sometimes the trip of a lifetime goes all wrong. That's exactly what happened in Uyuni. Here are 7 tips to make sure it doesn't happen to you. 

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Bolivia, Adventure, Travel, South AmericaYariella CoelloJanuary 29, 2018 Comments
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View fullsize This was my first ever trip to the island of Menorca, a most perfect destination for my only solo trip of the year. Unlike the more renowned Balearics, this island is a little more rustic, quiet, unassuming. Largely ignored during Franco’s dict
View fullsize A return to my beloved London; a glorious two weeks exploring a new pocket of the city, returning to my beauty haunts, ticking spots off the bucket list and joyful reunions all round. 

1. Percy Pigs + FT🐽🗞️ 
2. Union Jack🇬🇧 
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View fullsize NEW COUNTRY ACTIVATED. I may still be settling into my new home, but when your bestie tells you she’s going to be a hop, skip and a jump away, you book a flight to meet her. And so that’s how I suddenly found myself exploring Ontario - an
View fullsize So, now it’s really official. New York is on the grid. I’ve found it really hard to keep up with my monthly recaps in this transitional phrase, so you’re getting big three month dumps for now. And since I hit exactly three months in
View fullsize The last (and perhaps best?!) stop of our whirlwind Portugal tour was none other than Porto. That beautiful Northern city that deserves every inch of its hype. It’s perfect for flaneuring, along its quaint alleyways, across that magnificent bri
View fullsize Unplanned trips = the best kind of travel. We missed our flight back to London (a story for another day) — and so we decided to just keep backpacking through Portugal. Our next stop, Sintra, was entirely new to me. And wow, this mountaneous cit
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