Destinations

Read about the mistakes I've made so you don't have to

I’ve left my wallet with all of my means of payment on a Malaysian beach because I drank too many beers with some Germans. I’ve been on a hungover odyssey from Koh Tao to Bangkok with no cash, no cards and no phone because of Tequila. I’ve been on the worst date of my whole life in London because of white wine. I’ve made all the mistakes already so you can learn from them and laugh at them.

I’ve had so much fun along the way and even when the chips were down I’ve managed to pull through and find some silver linings. I hope you enjoy my stories and that they inspire you to go and grab life by the cojones.

Working at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival – A Month of Madness

by Isabella McClymont | Oct 11, 2017 | Europe, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is essentially an experiment to see if, for a month, a human being can subsist on a diet of refined carbohydrates, minimal sleep and rum. I volunteered myself to test this theory back in August. The results came back as a resounding no....

Becoming a Dry Suit Diver in Scotland

by Isabella McClymont | Sep 25, 2017 | Europe, Scuba Diving | 0 Comments

When I think of a dream diving destination Scotland doesn’t immediately jump to the front of my mind. I’m happiest when I can roll off a boat in a bikini and follow up my dive with a nap in the sun. But I merely adopted warmer waters. I was born in cold water, moulded...

5 Hidden Gems in the Wairarapa Valley – Visit like a local

by Isabella McClymont | Apr 4, 2017 | New Zealand | 0 Comments

I originally wrote this article when I was back on a brief 2-month jaunt in my hometown, the sexy provincial service town of Masterton. Now several years later, after almost 6 years living overseas, I'm back. For good. This has elicited some eye rolls from the haters...