Hey! I’m Becki
solo traveller, adventure-seeker, and ancient ruins nerd.
Since 2013, I’ve been travelling the world one DIY trip at a time, chasing proper experiences — the kind you can’t book in a package holiday. I’ve hiked up volcanoes, road-tripped across continents, dived into the deep blue, and gone temple-hunting in places most people can’t point to on a map.
I’ve visited over 60 countries (though I’ve honestly lost count by now) and built a life around slow, ethical travel that feels meaningful — not manufactured. Somewhere along the way, my friends started calling me Lara Croft… probably fair, considering my tendency to say yes to jungle treks, off-the-grid ruins, and the occasional sketchy transport option.
These days, I focus on helping other independent travellers — especially solo women — plan their own trips with confidence. If you love the idea of ancient sites, wild places, conscious travel, and doing things your own way, you’re in the right place.
And when I’m not halfway up a mountain or geeking out over old stones, you’ll probably find me with a coffee (or wine) in hand, planning the next adventure.
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Why did I start Meet Me In Departures?
At first, I just used to document my travels on a hobby blog and a few photos posted on Facebook. But then so many people would say to me, ‘I wish I could do that’.
So, that’s what I set out to do, to show people they can have incredible eco-conscious & ethical adventures all over the world.
So, in October 2019, ‘Meet Me In Departures‘, was born.
In a nutshell:
My goal is to help you live YOUR best life, through memorable experiences in the most ethical way possible.
If I can do it, so can you!
what’s been my most memorable experience so far?
I get asked this SOOOOO many times! It’s so difficult to choose just one, they’ve all been mind-blowing.
Visiting the Galapagos Islands and the Amazon Rainforest are up there with some of the top places to experience wildlife. Both are outstanding on every level.
Also learning to scuba dive in the Great Barrier Reef sparked a deep love for all things ocean-based. This is also where my obsession with sharks began.
Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu was also pretty epic. Although parts of the trail are challenging and you’re exhausted from hiking at altitude for four days, seeing the ruins of Machu Picchu at daybreak, nestled in the rugged surroundings and appearing through the mist is incredible.
Another memorable experience was swimming between the tectonic plates of Europe and the US on the Silfra Dive in Iceland.
And, of course, so many other once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
What’s still on my bucket list?
Although I have already ticked off so many things on my travel bucket list, I have a bit of a problem, which seems to keep growing.
#firstworldproblems!
- With my love for sharks, the one that has eluded me so far is the hammerhead shark. I would also love to see gorillas in the wild one day too.
- I can’t resist a ruin! There are so many that I am keen to explore, including Göbekli Tepe in Turkey, Hampi in India, and Copan in Honduras.
- Finally, two things on my adventure bucket list are to complete the Mount Kilimanjaro hike in Tanzania as well as to skydive in New Zealand.
What’s on your bucket list?
So, you’ve found out a little bit about me but more importantly, where are you planning to travel to and what’s on your travel bucket list?
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