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
My top 10 tools I use to learn a language
For years I have been fascinated by the idea of learning many languages. Not only does it allow you to communicate with more people around the world, but it lets you get inside the mind of another culture in a way that is impossible without understanding the language. I learn French, Spanish and Italian, which is easier than it sounds. I have been learning French for the longest … Continue reading My top 10 tools I use to learn a language
Sunday Stories 08.03.15
I’m lucky enough to have most weeks in Melbourne filled with great food and even better company. This week was no exception. My mum & little brother visited for the first time and I had so much fun showing them around our new city.
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One Perfect Day in Muscat
One of the friendliest countries I have ever visited, Oman has been listed on the New York Times ’52 places to go in 2015’. If I only had one day in its capital, Muscat, this is how I would spend it: Continue reading One Perfect Day in Muscat
One Perfect Day in Madrid
No trip to Spain is complete without visiting the vibrant capital of Madrid. Contributing its own unique flavor to the cultural amalgam of modern day Spain, Madrid’s colorful personality abounds with rich history, picturesque sights and exceptional gastronomy. Though Madrid deserves at least a few days of exploring, here’s how to make the most of it in 24 hours! Continue reading One Perfect Day in Madrid
Sunday Stories 01.03.15
I fall a little bit more in love with Melbourne every week. This Sunday, we had perfect weather for the first time since I’ve been here, so I spent all afternoon wandering around the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival – and got a little sunburnt! Oops. I only posted once this week, Moving vs. Travelling, because this one took me a long time to write. I’ve been thinking a … Continue reading Sunday Stories 01.03.15
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