January & February 2015 Review

I’ve squeezed January & February into this super late recap, in a bid to get on the right track on 2015. Starting the Sunday Stories series has been amazing for appreciating the opportunities & experiences I’ve had, but the monthly recap takes a broader view. I actually haven’t visited any new cities in the last two months, due to the move, but that will change soon!

Just because I’ve had a couple of months without new travel destinations, doesn’t mean I’ve been short on new experiences – in my new city, or in other destinations I’ve visited before!

Destinations

Melbourne, Bribie Island, Gold Coast, Brisbane

Melbourne

Favourite destination

My new hometown – Melbourne!

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highlights 

  • making new friends in melbourne

  • dad visiting

  •  going home for the weekend to watch my boyfriend graduate from university

  •  Having a really great new cafe right near my apartment. An essential when you work from home.

Melbourne

challenges 

  • I moved out of home, in with my boyfriend and interstate in one fell swoop. It’s been amazing, but more difficult than I expected. See Travelling vs. Moving
  • Melbourne’s idea of “summer” has me a little terrified about winter!

Don't let the blue skies fool you
Don’t let the blue skies fool you

favourite finds

The amazing ricotta hotcake at Kettle Black, a café in South Melbourne

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MeetUp – Go online & join groups in your city, based on your hobbies, background, or profession i.e. Whether you’re looking for fellow expats, wanting to practice your French with native speakers, looking for girlfriends to go to brunch with, friends to hike with or new people to dine out with, MeetUp has hundreds of groups.

I signed up when I moved to Melbourne, because I work from home so I have limited opportunities to make friends. I’ve met a huge variety of people through MeetUp, some of whom have become great friends. Would be lost without it!

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what travel taught me

  • I am not so good at committing to things, and that has to change

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Lifou

Travelling vs Moving – This week I opened up about the challenges of moving to a new city, and how it’s been much trickier (and much more rewarding!) than I expected

2015 New Years Travel Resolutions  – Mixing it up this year with some fresh travel priorities and goals

Riding the Kuranda Scenic Railway & SkyRail – The most scenic journey of my life. Terrifying but absolutely spectacular.

The Complete Guide to Whale Watching in Sydney – Did you know you can go whale watching in Sydney Harbour?!

Bateaux Mouches Seine Cruise, Paris – Easily one of my favourite activities to do in Paris, especially if you want to see the city from a fresh perspective

10 Reasons I’m Excited to Live in Melbourne – A little pre-move post that might have you moving to Melbourne too!

Noumea

Switching off for sunset in Noumea – One of the prettiest sunsets of my life + some notes about disconnecting on the road

Postcards from Luecila Beach, Lifou | New Caledonia – Jaw-dropping. Gob-smacking. Mind-boggling. This beach is the most beautiful I’ve ever seen.

7 Alternative Travel Destinations in Greece – Save $$$ and avoid the worst of the crowds

One Perfect Day in Southern Queensland Country – As Autumn approaches, it’s time to start planning beautiful day trips from Brisbane that celebrate the best of the season

7 European Cities to Enjoy in the Snow – There will almost definitely be a few you’ve never heard of!

One Perfect Day in Shanghai – Oksana from Drink Tea & Travel shares her tips for spending One Perfect Day in Shanghai!

Melbourne

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