Paris Day 1: Lost in Paris
My first preference after spending 24 hours in the air is to walk around with a paper bag on my head. Unfortunately, I’m often in the mood for a shower and a nap, not a four-hour interrogation… Continue reading Paris Day 1: Lost in Paris
Sunday Stories 22-29.03.15
I’ve had a couple of friend, fun & food-filled weeks, with delightfully warm weather over both weekends. I’m squeezing two week’s worth of discoveries into this post, because I was flat out with posting last week!
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The Hardest Part of Making your Travel Dreams a Reality
How many times have you dreamed of making a trip happen, done some quick googling, picked up brochures from your travel agent or torn pages from magazines, only to never have your dreams materialise into an amazing trip? I know that it took me years to get around to taking my first big trip and now that I’ve moved cities, I’m finding it easier to … Continue reading The Hardest Part of Making your Travel Dreams a Reality
One Perfect Day in Budapest
I’ve visited many beautiful cities in Europe that I loved dearly, but none have captivated as much as the capital of Hungary. To spend a day in Budapest is to momentarily leave reality and enter in to a fairy-tale world! Teeming with gorgeous neo-gothic architecture, delicious street food, and lively bars, we show you how to spend the perfect day in this incredible city. Continue reading One Perfect Day in Budapest
Hipmunk City Love: Best of Montréal Boutique Hotels
During my extended visit to New York City in September, I’m taking a weekend side trip to Montreal! I’m so excited that I’ve started looking up things to do & places to stay for a weekend break. As part of Hipmunk’s City Love initiative, I’m sharing Montreal’s best boutique hotels which I have my eye on for my upcoming stay. I love staying in accommodation … Continue reading Hipmunk City Love: Best of Montréal Boutique Hotels
One Perfect Day in Medellin
Medellin, a bustling metropolis nestled in the Andes of northwestern Colombia, is often referred to as “the city of eternal spring.” The delightful year-round climate has made this beautiful city a popular destination for both travelers and expats alike. It’s recently been named the most innovative city in the world and there’s something to please just about everyone; whether you’re after gastronomy, nightlife, culture, history, or adventure, Medellin is sure to please. Continue reading One Perfect Day in Medellin
Highlights from Melbourne Zoo
I had the perfect excuse to visit Melbourne Zoo when my mum & little brother visited Melbourne last weekend. I hadn’t visited since I was seven years old, when I visited Melbourne with my grandparents, but I remembered how much I loved seeing bears, Pygmy hippopotamus, monkeys and my favourite animal, the snow leopard. This time around, my favourites were the monkeys and the elephants. … Continue reading Highlights from Melbourne Zoo
One Perfect Day in Cusco
Cusco is a city with a rich history; a popular base for hikers before and after their trips to Machu Picchu no stay in Cusco would be complete without learning about the Incas and seeing some of their special sites. Continue reading One Perfect Day in Cusco
Sunday Stories 15.03.15
After last weekend’s action-packed itinerary, it was nice to take things a little slower this week, although maybe it was a little too slow in the exercise department. Continue reading Sunday Stories 15.03.15
Sneak Peek: The Australian Ballet’s Giselle
Melbourne is Australia’s cultural capital, so I couldn’t let another month go by without dipping a toe in the vibrant cultural scene. I went to see The Australian Ballet‘s final dress rehearsal of Giselle, a classical romantic ballet of unearthly beauty. The last time I went to the ballet, it was the free Ballet in the Bowl when I was visiting Melbourne, which reignited my enthusiasm for classical … Continue reading Sneak Peek: The Australian Ballet’s Giselle