Well, 2016. I believe you've been quite the shitter for a rather large proportion of people on the planet. Between political disasters and some seriously shocking celebrity deaths (think Alan Rickman was the worst one for me, although he's probably sitting on a beach somewhere earning his 20%), it's not been one of the best… Continue reading My “Best Of” 2016
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Photo Friday: My 50 Favourite Photos From 18 Months Of Travel
Happy Friday, and a very merry Christmas Eve eve! Before we delve into my best of 2016 post, I've been meaning to do this one for a while - a huge photo essay of our 18 month trip around the world! Throughout 2015 and 2016, we spent three months exploring South East Asia followed by… Continue reading Photo Friday: My 50 Favourite Photos From 18 Months Of Travel
Saving Money On Your Travels Using Cashback
Today I'm sharing tips on how to save money using online cashback websites - a fantastic and free way to save money on all sorts of different things! Cashback is not a new thing - but it's something a lot of people forget exists. It's a great way to save money on all your online… Continue reading Saving Money On Your Travels Using Cashback
So You Wanna Do A Working Holiday In Australia
One of the most popular means of temporarily living abroad is doing a working holiday in Australia. You can see why it's popular - the visa is easy for many nationalities to get, it's a trip into sunshine while earning money, it's a very easy country to travel, it's aimed at young people (the age… Continue reading So You Wanna Do A Working Holiday In Australia
50 Signs You’ve Been A Backpacker In Australia
You know you've been a backpacker in Australia when... 1. You have a love/hate relationship with goon. (yes I am happy that I started this post off with a nice big picture of my finest goon!!) 2. You've taken a selfie with a kangaroo. 3. You know the frustration of Aussie wifi. 4. You don't… Continue reading 50 Signs You’ve Been A Backpacker In Australia
Mountains, Lakes & Glaciers: Road Tripping The Canadian Rockies
If there was one way to end our mighty 19-month trip on a high, a road trip through three national parks in the Canadian Rockies was the way to do it. We had been planning to hire a car to explore the mountains and lakes of Banff national park for a day or two, but when… Continue reading Mountains, Lakes & Glaciers: Road Tripping The Canadian Rockies
Relaxing In Kimberley: The Bavarian City Of The Canadian Rockies
I am very blessed to have family in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains - easily one of the most beautiful places in the world. My aunt and uncle live in a little town on the edge of the Kootenays called Kimberley, while their two sons live with their families a couple of hours in… Continue reading Relaxing In Kimberley: The Bavarian City Of The Canadian Rockies
Hawaii On A Budget: How I Did It For $300
Hawaii is world renowned for being a luxury holiday destination - when I told friends I was going, I had more comments on how jealous they were than I had for any other destination I'd been to. When people asked my mum where I was on my journey, they turned green when she told them… Continue reading Hawaii On A Budget: How I Did It For $300
That Time We Had The Same Day Twice
We went to Hawaii because it was cheap. This is a sentence that I never thought I'd say, and it made no sense at all to me when I realised it. Nevertheless, it was true. The plan was to fly to Vancouver; having realised we weren't going to be able to afford our planned American/Canadian… Continue reading That Time We Had The Same Day Twice
Spotting Wildlife In Mackay: Platypuses and Kangaroos at Sunrise
One of my absolute favourite things about Australia is the wildlife. So much of it is unique to Australia, which makes it infinitely more fascinating than... say, the squirrels and rabbits back home. So when I found out that the Mackay region has a beach where you can hang out with kangaroos, I instantly added… Continue reading Spotting Wildlife In Mackay: Platypuses and Kangaroos at Sunrise
An Orcadian Abroad 