Tayla Schaapveld
Lives in London
31
Visited countries
Kia ora! Iâm Tay, originally from New Zealand đłđż and currently living in London đŹđ§. I work in cancer research, with a focus on reducing health inequities and improving health outcomes for underserved communities. While I love my work, travel has always been a huge part of who I am đ
Iâve been lucky enough to visit around 30 countries so far, from volunteering with baby cheetahs in South Africa đ, to working with Indigenous communities in Brazil đ§đ·, hiking mountains đïž , and most recently exploring my way around Europe. What I enjoy most about travelling isnât ticking destinations off a list, itâs meeting people, hearing their stories, and experiencing places through the eyes of the people who call them home.
Iâm usually the person saying yes to an early morning viewpoint, a spontaneous detour, trying the local food, or jumping in the water whenever thereâs an opportunity đââïž. I love photography, being outdoors, and finding those unexpected moments that end up becoming the best memories of a trip. I canât wait to share some incredible experiences and help create a trip that people will still be talking about long after weâve all gone đ«đ«