Walking the High Line in New York City
Walking The High Line is one of my favourite experiences in New York City, and is easily one of the city’s most memorable free activities. It was built in the 19th century as an overpass for freight trains, but today it’s a 2.3 km green walkway floating over Chelsea and the Meatpacking District in downtown Manhattan. It’s a great way to see the Meatpacking District & Chelsea from … Continue reading Walking the High Line in New York City
Sailing around Capri & The Blue Grotto
I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face. It was the happiest day I had in five blissful weeks of exploring France, Italy, Greece and even a little Turkey. In fact, it was the best day I have ever had while travelling. We spent half the day sailing around Capri, including a visit into the famous Blue Grotto – the experience I had most been … Continue reading Sailing around Capri & The Blue Grotto
The Best & Worst of 6 Months of Living in Melbourne
I’ve been living in Melbourne for just over six months now! Yesterday, Melbourne was named the world’s most liveable city for the fifth year in a row, and it’s easy to see why. I’ve rounded up the best things about living in Melbourne so far, of which there are many. It hasn’t been all smooth sailing though, so I’ve rounded up some of the worst … Continue reading The Best & Worst of 6 Months of Living in Melbourne
When travel gives you lemons..go to Southern USA!
I’ve talked before about how important it is to be flexible and open to new ideas when planning a trip. Travel has a funny way of throwing you lemons, and life is much easier if you can roll with punches. In this post, I’m sharing how I finally came up with a plan for one week’s holiday in the Northern Hemisphere. In the end, our trip looks … Continue reading When travel gives you lemons..go to Southern USA!
5 Reasons We’re Going to New Orleans!
Is there anywhere in the world quite like New Orleans? It’s proudly American, but like no other city you’ll find in the U.S., which is why “Nola” is quickly climbing the ranks as the States’ most unmissable city. For a first-time traveller to the U.S. (like me), the country is overwhelming. It’s huge and full of diverse cities that march to the beat of their … Continue reading 5 Reasons We’re Going to New Orleans!
Postcards from Albert Park, Melbourne
It’s not just Melbourne‘s city that’s bursting at the seams with interesting architecture. On the weekend, I went for lunch at Nyshry, a Japanese-inspired cafe overlooking the water on South Melbourne Beach. Afterwards, I went for a walk through the leafy, pastel-hued streets of Albert Park. Albert Park is a wealthy residential neighbourhood with a handful of cute cafes, eclectic homewares stores and boutiques. There are … Continue reading Postcards from Albert Park, Melbourne
One Perfect Weekend in Melbourne
Last week, I got coffee with my little sister and her boyfriend’s family from Norway. They were only in Melbourne for a few days and were eager to tick off all the “must-do” sights. “What is the #1 thing you must do in Melbourne?” they asked. I came up blank. Where do you start? Melbourne is not a city with a few “must see” sights … Continue reading One Perfect Weekend in Melbourne
4 Tips for Stress-Free Parking at Melbourne Airport
Parking at Melbourne Airport, or any airport for that matter, can be a total pain – not to mention, expensive! If you’re lucky enough, you can ask a friend or a relative to drop you off at the airport, but for everyone else there are few options – and they’re often expensive or inconvenient. Driving and parking at the airport in the short or long … Continue reading 4 Tips for Stress-Free Parking at Melbourne Airport
Lunch at South Melbourne Beach
My little sister was in Melbourne on the weekend (yay!), so we met our uncles for lunch on South Melbourne Beach. After a bitterly cold week, including the coldest morning in Melbourne in eighteen years, I was excited to be able to show my sister how beautiful Melbourne can be under blue skies – even if it’s while braving icy winds. Opposite the beach, the street … Continue reading Lunch at South Melbourne Beach
The Gelato Diaries: France, Italy & Greece
If there was a day during our trip from Paris-Athens that we didn’t each gelato, it evidently wasn’t worth remembering. Gelato, sorbet and on one occasion, plain old ice cream, was an essential party of our daily diet because this is what you do when you’re it’s summer, you’re in Europe with your best friend and you’re twenty years old. Sorbet at Berthillon, Paris On my … Continue reading The Gelato Diaries: France, Italy & Greece