Hello!

Hello and thank you for visiting my blog! I'm Chloe, I'm 23 years old, from the beautiful Shropshire in England and I have recently graduated from the University of Southampton with BA Languages and Contemporary European Studies. After a year away from this page - fourth year stress truly got in the way - I am...

The beginning of my teaching journey

I've been a bit quiet on my blog over the last few months - nothing exciting in terms of travel has been happening and I've been busy organising and fundraising for a volunteering trip to Peru (more details in a future post) and completing many tasks to make my provisional Teach First offer into a...

How the fashion industry is destroying our planet, one cheap garment at a time

It's been a while since I posted anything on here. However, I have been writing for The National Student, so here is one of my favourite recent articles! Check out the original published article here. Featured image: Image Credit: rawpixel.com on pexels I had never really considered the link between the fashion industry and the environment until...

The Himba people of Namibia – An Indigenous Group Dipping Their Toes into Modernity

Namibia is home to at least 11 ethnic groups, from the Owambo - the most represented group - to smaller groups such as the Kavango, the Damara, and the San. Perhaps the most intriguing of them all is the Kunene region’s Himba people, a semi-nomadic and pastoral indigenous group that is committed to their long-standing...

How you can help the production of palm oil become sustainable

  Iceland’s Christmas advert this year has caused quite a stir, highlighting the issue of rainforest destruction to make way for palm oil production. Many eco-conscious consumers have consequently committed to cut down on or avoid products containing palm oil. The impact of the palm oil industry has been catastrophic for animal populations across south-east...

A beginner’s guide to Hamburg, “the Venice of the North”

  Renowned for being home to one of the biggest harbours in Europe, Hamburg, aptly named the "the Venice of the North", is packed with German culture, delectable cuisine, and a cosmopolitan vibe. But how do you navigate the city with the most bridges in the world? During the day Having visited Hamburg a number of times,...

A beginner’s guide to Madrid: funky street art, warm cinnamon rolls, and modern gastrobars

  Many people who visit Spain are likely to beeline to one of the Iberic nation's coastal destinations such as Barcelona, Valencia, or the Costa del Sol. Madrid, despite being Spain's capital, is often overlooked compared to other big European capitals. However, Madrid is a bustling, vibrant, cultural hub, best known for its world-class museums...

Home

For anyone who didn't know, I live on a smallholding in Shropshire, England. We have lots of animals, including four dogs, a cat, chickens, fours horse and some sheep, all of which which I love to photograph.  These are some of the results from an hour's shooting in the mist this morning, while walking Jake....

A Frosty Autumn Morning in Shropshire

On Sunday I woke up to a stunning frosty sunrise at home. I struggle with sunrise and sunset photography, but here are some attempts of early morning shots. Any feedback would be appreciated!

Staying positive as an unemployed graduate

I've been actively searching for a graduate job for about two months now, and so far, not much luck. I have written so many cover letters for so many positions, and from these I have had several interviews. In one interview, I got to the final two of 250 applicants which I feel quite proud...

Otjitotongwe Cheetah Guestfarm

Recently I have been sorting through my many photographs, hoping to clear some storage space, and realised how many snaps I took of the cheetahs at Otjitotongwe Cheetah Guestfarm, and that I hadn't really shared them anywhere. This somewhat unusual farm is run by a couple who have three pet cheetahs, who were orphans and bottle-fed,...