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Being a vegetarian can be tricky at the best of times. The closest most local pubs get to a meat-free option is a stodgy risotto. And some places still don't understand the concept that not all vegetarians eat fish.

Often this is magnified when travelling. The good news is, there are some countries which specialise in vegetarian cuisine. And even meat lovers will find it easy to ditch their normal tastes for vegetarian options on offer.

Does it get lonely, travelling alone? This is a question I’m asked quite a lot as a travel writer and the answer is, yes and no.

I know, I know, that’s not an ideal answer but it really depends on who you meet along the way, right? You might be alone sometimes, but you’re never lonely if you know you’ve got a great tripped planned with other adventure-loving explorers!

"Wake up, there’s a whale shark!” someone yelled and it was all I could do to pull my pants and trousers on before my cabin door was open and I was rushing out onto the deck to see it.

I managed to spot the last of one fin before it disappeared into the depths around Kicker Rock, a prime Galapagos snorkeling and diving spot. But others who’d seen the whole thing were already playing the footage back on their cameras.

When you're tired of the tourists, wanna get rid of the resorts and need to shake off the shackles of the big city towns it's time to hit the world's most secluded beaches.

Todos Santos, Mexico
Todos Santos is part surf town, part artists colony and entirely chilled out. It's the complete opposite of Cabo San Lucas, which is just 50 miles south and teeming with tourists.