Varey Happy Traveller

Just a ginger and her backpack going to the extreme to get a tan






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Central American Journey Part 1: Sun, Sea, and Stolen Phones

Sweat. Sat in my room at the Selina Hostel in Playa del Carmen, I was sweating profusely. With no aircon, and only a creaky run-down fan to battle against the thick heat, I was a lost cause...


ABCs: Amigos, Birthdays, and CDMX

My grandiose ideas of travelling in Mexico have been in the pipeline for years. More specifically, 4 years. The seed was planted during my study exchange in Brazil in 2018. An unlikely source...


All overnight buses lead to Oaxaca

I was as ready as I’d ever be. Only natural for the self-proclaimed Bus Queen of Sheffield. Neck pillow: check. Fleece acting as a blanket: check. (Semi) noise-cancelling headphones: check...


Traditions and Tacos: 2 weeks in Quintana Roo & Yucatan

I first heard of the ancient Mayan ball game Pok-ta-Pok when I visited Chichen Itza. Whilst taking pictures of the impressive Great Ball Court in the ancient city’s complex, I found myself within earshot of...


Young, Dumb, and heading to Tulum

The time has finally come! I’m off on my travels, and I still don’t fully believe it’s happening. It’s been hypothetical for so long that I’ve still not processed that I’m going away for 5 months...