About Me

Hi, I’m Abi…

I consider myself a traveller at heart, island lover, full-time travel blogger and big-time foodie!

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Welcome

To my little corner of the internet, where I share my travel experiences, honest opinions and everything I learn along the way.

I created I’m Going On An Adventure to help you make more informed decisions about the destinations you’re planning to visit.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by your next trip, trying to get a feel for a place before you book, piecing together an itinerary packed with the best things to see and do, or wondering which attractions might not actually be worth your time, you’ll find plenty of practical advice here.

Of course, there was another reason I started the blog too: my family wanted an easier way to keep up with where I was going and what I was doing!

But perhaps you’re wondering who on earth I am, how much travelling I’ve actually done and why you should even listen to me. Fair enough. So, let me share a little more about my story, my travel history and how I ended up building a life around travel.

Since I was little, we have always taken holidays abroad, helped in part by my mama, who is Colombian, and my British father. We would take family holidays to Venezuela, South America, where she grew up.

It was a magical time, surrounded by sorely missed family and newly made friends. For weeks at a time, usually during the summer holidays, we would visit Isla Margarita, a small Caribbean island just off the mainland.

I remember building sand castles, swimming in turquoise waters, digging for cockles under the waves with my grandma, visiting markets, and immersing myself in the Latin culture.

I truly believe it was these trips that kick-started my travelling lust, and I became obsessed with the world – and most importantly, tropical islands.

When I was 16, I accidentally ended up on my first solo trip in New York (more on in my book I’m writing), and at 18, I left home to backpack Australia on my Gap Year, where I stayed for three years. Following Australia, I lived for two years in the Middle East (between Bahrain and Dubai) before returning home to finish my studies.

One year into university, the travelling bug took hold again, and I was off to South America. 2015 was the first time I set foot in Colombia, the country where my mum was born, although a trip to Venezuela was not possible due to the turbulent political situation.

A year later, I was back at university. Between semesters, I spent time in India, Sierra Leone, and a few places in Europe; I flew back to Brazil for carnival and visited a handful of other gems. I never truly felt settled, even after I landed an amazing job after graduating.

I did what society said I should; I began the nine-to-five life. Let’s just say it wasn’t for me, and I knew I would be miserable if I remained long-term. A few years in, COVID-19 hit the world. During that time, furloughed at home and going completely mad, I happened upon a “start your own travel blog” course.

Needless to say, my soul jumped at the possibility. I mused on the idea of a life of travel.

After the world began opening and the looming reality of returning to the office hit me, I decided it was time to leave the UK. In no time, I had quit my job, put my home up for rent, and was ready to head out for a year of world adventure.

I travelled with my then-boyfriend; we visited Southeast Asia (where we lived in Bali for five months), Hawaii, Colombia (for a second time), and finished in Central America. We flew home a couple of months early and converted a van into a home to travel Europe – a long-awaited dream of mine. After a year converting the van and saving, we spent four months travelling around Europe, mainly Italy and France.

I’m now living in Indonesia. I spent a few months back in Bali when I first arrived, before moving to the Gili Islands in Lombok. I live on a tiny coral island only 5km round, where the sun shines all year round, the diving is spectacular, and the locals are some of the friendliest people I’ve met. It’s a community, with fewer tourists and more nature, and I’m bound to see a turtle every day. FYI: Turtles are one of my favourites!

Over the last two decades, I’ve gained an immeasurable amount of travel experience: backpacking, planning road trips, solo and group travel, living overseas (and moving) and all the rest that comes with travelling for 20+ years.

It’s safe to say I have done a lot of travelling. I have visited 50 countries. With this in mind, I can wholeheartedly provide first-hand travel expertise to help you plan an epic holiday, from the heart.

P.S. If you’re wondering which island I’m currently living on, it’s Gili Meno 🤗

What Is My Favourite Place?

I always get asked where was my favourite place to visit.

I always say, “So far, Colombia, Italy, and Indonesia have stolen my heart”. They are ultimately the three countries I have enjoyed the most, and I just recommend visiting them to everyone. Recently, I’ve also added Sri Lanka to that list; it fast became one of my top five countries after visiting for the first time in 2025.

I also loved Hawaii (USA), and I want to spend more time there.

I’d love to know what yours is?

If you have any questions about any of our destinations or travel in general, I’m here to help. Reach out by emailing me or head over to my socials.