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A Literary Guide to Charleston, SC: The Best Things to Do for Booklovers

Charleston, SC. is not only one of the most charming cities to visit in the USA, it’s also a dreamy destination for booklovers! I’ve been lucky enough to visit Charleston three times, and think it’s one of the most underrated travel destinations in the USA. If you’re planning a trip around the USA, looking for a domestic getaway destination or a weekend trip for your … Continue reading A Literary Guide to Charleston, SC: The Best Things to Do for Booklovers

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15 Best Things to Do in Charleston For First Time Visitors (2024)

Charleston is one of the most charming travel destinations in the United States, with a plethora of historic sights, attractions and delicious cuisine for visitors to enjoy. I’ve visited Charleston three times, and have loved getting to know this beautiful and vibrant city over the years, so I’ve put together this guide to the best things to do in Charleston for first time visitors. The best … Continue reading 15 Best Things to Do in Charleston For First Time Visitors (2024)

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Itinerary: 3 Days in Charleston for Booklovers with Charleston Literary Festival

Charleston, South Carolina, is one of the most beautiful and historic cities in the USA, and a perfect destination for travellers looking for a unique American travel destination. This itinerary for 3 days in Charleston is designed for first time visitors & book lovers! I’ve visited Charleston three times, and it remains one of my favourite cities in the US, so I love to share … Continue reading Itinerary: 3 Days in Charleston for Booklovers with Charleston Literary Festival

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8 Of The Best Places in the USA to Visit

The USA is one of the greatest travel destinations in the world, for the vast regional diversity contained in one country. From New York City to the Deep South, to the coastlines of sunny California, to cross the USA is to experience it all. I lived in the USA for nearly two years, and have visited several times. In my opinion, the best places to … Continue reading 8 Of The Best Places in the USA to Visit

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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 charming Charleston, is home to 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

NYC Life: March 2020

I can’t quite believe that this is my 12th NYC Life post, written as we approach our first anniversary of living in New York City. I’ve already written quite a bit about life in New York during the coronavirus, so I won’t dwell on it too much here, but I am grateful that we had nearly a year to settle in New York before this … Continue reading NYC Life: March 2020

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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