Moving vs. Travelling
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
Sunday Stories 22.02.15
In total defiance of my budget, I’ve enjoyed way too many delicious meals and cocktails out and about this week, with my partner in crime & new friends. Happy days!
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One Perfect Day in Shanghai
The Wanderbug’s One Perfect Day series asks travel bloggers around the world for their favourite insider tips & experiences in the cities they love most. I think it’s the best way to find fresh inspiration for visiting a city, with a handful of icons & must-dos interspersed with more low-key (but just as special) experiences that the guidebooks miss. If you’re a travel blogger itching to share your One Perfect … Continue reading One Perfect Day in Shanghai
Infographic: 7 European Cities to enjoy in the snow
How awesome is this infographic from NeoMam studios?! Perfect wanderlust inspiration for a rainy Wednesday. Which of these destinations is highest on your list? I want to go to Rovaniemi! 7 European cities to enjoy in the snow [Infographic] by the team at Wimdu Continue reading Infographic: 7 European Cities to enjoy in the snow
Sunday Stories 15.02.15
I’ll be totally honest – most of last week was tough. Fortunately, life’s lows are often followed by highs, and this week has been a thousand times better. Because I work from home and my boyfriend’s new job has really long hours, I spent most of my first week in Melbourne alone. Even for someone who thrives on alone time, it was tough. I was … Continue reading Sunday Stories 15.02.15
One perfect day in Southern QLD Country
Sometimes you just need the wide open spaces. Endless blue skies, rolling green and gold hills, plunging waterfalls, good ol’ country hospitality and roadside pumpkin stands. Wineries, distilleries, orchards & dairies with cheese-so-good-you-could-eat-it-with-a-spoon certainly don’t hurt either. Southern Queensland Country is at its most beautiful in Autumn when the crisp country air gets a little chilly and the trees erupt in flaming golden foliage. A … Continue reading One perfect day in Southern QLD Country
7 Alternative travel destinations in Greece
The iconic Greek islands such as Mykonos, Santorini and Ios have a reputation for being expensive and crowded holiday destinations, but there’s more to Greece than the big names. You can have a cheap holiday in Greece, and still enjoy the crystal clear waters, lively waterfront towns, ancient monasteries and beautiful beaches that you’ve been dreaming about. See another side of Greece, with some of … Continue reading 7 Alternative travel destinations in Greece
Postcards from Luecila Beach, Lifou
The term “jaw-dropping” is grossly overused in travel writing and marketing, and I can count on one hand the number of times my jaw has involuntarily dropped due to the sheer beauty of what I am seeing. That was before I visited Luecila Beach in New Caledonia. The beach overlooks the second-largest reef in the world, which positively glows all shades of aqua and turquoise, even … Continue reading Postcards from Luecila Beach, Lifou
Sunday Stories 01.02.15
Today I’m feeling lucky for such a happy January and excited for beautiful February. We moved to Melbourne on Wednesday, which was exciting and a little teary all at once. Since then we’ve been slowly exploring our new neighbourhood and I’ve been delighting in Melbourne’s flatness, easy public transport and simple grid system which makes it very walkable for even the most navigationally-challenged, like me. … Continue reading Sunday Stories 01.02.15
Switching off for a sunset in Noumea
I didn’t have very long in Noumea, but I knew I wanted to hang out at the Baie des Citrons, or Lemon Bay as it’s called in English. We spent the morning on a bus tour around the city and finding the Place des Cocotiers. In the evening, we took the bus to Baie des Citrons. The sheltered beach was dotted with New Caledonian children splashing around … Continue reading Switching off for a sunset in Noumea