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! … Continue reading January & February 2015 Review
I’ve been living in Melbourne for one month. I love it, but I have to admit I’m surprised by much more difficult it is moving to a new city, compared to travelling through many cities. I thought moving would be easier than a month of multi-city travelling, but it’s actually much harder. On paper, it should be simpler: one permanent address, unpacking just the once, the same … Continue reading Moving vs. Travelling
I love using the start of the new year as an opportunity to stop and dream up some goals for the year. Some of my 2015 travel resolutions are easy, others will take a little more juggling. I already have some big things happening, so I want to challenge myself while also being realistic and keeping some space in my calendar for a balanced, healthy … Continue reading 2015 New Years Travel Resolutions
You invest a lot of time and money into travel, so why not get more bang for your buck and make your travel experiences a bigger part of your everyday life? It’s a waste to keep your best photos hidden in your computer files – I like to see them as much as possible, to keep memories alive and to inspire my next trip! It … Continue reading 5 Ways to use your Travel Photos
In 2013 I had an amazing five-week holiday with my best friend around France, Greece, Italy & Turkey. What a way to celebrate graduating from uni! I felt like most of 2013 was spent head down, bum up, as I finished my final semester of university, planned the trip and worked two jobs so I could afford to go. Of course, all of this added to … Continue reading Top 5 Travel Experiences 2013
Really, I’m here to ask for you recommendations for honest travel books (and, while we’re at it, I’m going to Melbourne next weekend – any suggestions?) I used to spend hours (often, during class) soaking up every word on the Lonely Planet website. Cities I’d never heard of were at my fingertips and I loved reading the vivid introductions crafted for each town which imbued … Continue reading Seeking advice for armchair travel
I talk about travel a lot, I write about travel a lots, I read about travel a lot and I think about it a whole lot more. In all this travel chatter, I’ve come across a few common assumptions and beliefs perpetuated in the modern travel discourse that drive me absolutely bananas. 1. You “do” cities This is just semantics, but when I hear someone … Continue reading 7 Travel Cliches that Need to Die
Like many Australians who are privileged enough to travel overseas, I’m well practiced at taking long haul flights. A little bit of preparation can go a long way towards making a much more comfortable trip. In 24 hours, a lot of things can happen. There are a lot of unknowns and you can feel a little stranded without your safety blanket of your usual things. … Continue reading Long Haul Inflight Essentials
It’s one of the most treasured institutions in Paris, but I didn’t enjoy my visit to the Louvre. I risk sounding like a uncultured brat and there’s no arguing that the works inside are magnificent but I found it overwhelming. It’s a labyrinth where every square inch is covered in art and there’s no room to breathe. I found it hard to concentrate on one … Continue reading Why I didn’t love the Louvre
If I had a dollar for every time I heard “But the French are so rude!” I would finally be able to fund my dream of living in Paris. Paris is perfect, it’s just the people. Right? I disagree. I’ve met rude French people, but I’ve met rude people from all sorts of cultural backgrounds. People are rude, it’s not a domain the French rule exclusively. In … Continue reading Why the French are rude (to you)