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The Battery: Charleston’s Millionaire Mile

When we visited the USA for the first time, we ended our trip with a week in the Deep South, split between two very different American cities: Charleston & New Orleans. Ridiculously pretty Charleston, is home of the prettiest neighbourhoods in the United States. Three days later we found ourselves in the vibrant, noisy streets of New Orleans. Both cities were characteristically Southern, yet I’d … Continue reading The Battery: Charleston’s Millionaire Mile

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8 Of The Best Places in the USA to Visit

Happy 4th of July! In celebration of America’s Independence Day today I thought I’d share my favourite travel destinations in the USA. One of the things I love about travelling in the USA is the regional cultural and geographical diversity. America is a great place for experiencing regional food, music and culture as it’s so strongly influenced by generations of immigrants from all over the … Continue reading 8 Of The Best Places in the USA to Visit

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Falling for Southern Charm in Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina, might seem like an unusual choice for a couple of twenty-somethings visiting the USA for the first time, but it ended up being one of my favourite cities. It wasn’t the Empire State Building, the Grand Canyon or the White House which made me want to visit the USA. It’s the country’s regional diversity, which still manages to put up a good … Continue reading Falling for Southern Charm in Charleston

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Top 5 Travel Experiences 2015

Every year I like to look back and choose my top 5 travel experiences that defined the year. Last year, it was more about “big” experiences like seeing the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest and the best beach in Australia. Looking back, the experiences that stood out the most for me this year had more to do with time spent wandering and little discoveries, … Continue reading Top 5 Travel Experiences 2015

Highlights from 2 Months in the USA

I’m just got back to Australia after spending the the last 2 months in the USA. I didn’t post too much while I was away, mostly because I was too busy exploring, gawking and eating to spend too much time glued to a screen. I took notes most days, but didn’t get much further than that! In the coming weeks I’ll be sharing my experiences from … Continue reading Highlights from 2 Months in the USA