Like myself, you may be one of millions of people right now who are completely grounded due to COVID-19. My next overseas trip (5 weeks travelling around the USA) was due to start in April 2020 – which has of course, has been cancelled. 😢 (In fact, I cancelled it myself a month ago…
The Time In-Between Travel – What To Do?
You all know the feeling. That lull when you’re at home, going to work, carrying about your usual everyday life, thinking about when you’re next going to go traveling. You may or may not have your next trip booked already. You may be in the midst of planning one; scouring flight websites each week to…
Here is Your Permission Slip
Here is your permission slip to travel. To book the trip you’ve been eyeing up for a long time. To see those places that you’ve always wanted to see. The trip you’ve been squirreling away part of your pay cheque for each month, for the past who-knows-how-long. Here is your permission slip to stop listening…
8 Great Reads For A Free Range Life
Books are NOT dead, people! In fact, they’re very much alive and well in the lives of happy, healthy and successful people. (I should add that Podcasts can work the same way, too if you’re more of an audio person!). So I’ve decided to let you in on some of my favourite books to do…
Digital Nomad: How Do I Fund My Travels?
In case I haven’t said this already (😉) Travel is fan-feaking-tastic. But it also costs money… #realitycheck. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. But I believe that travel is one of the best possible things you can ever spend money on. Forget about designer clothes, the latest iPhone, or 6 bedroom mansions –…
5 Reasons To Solo Travel
I LOVE travelling by myself. The freedom, the discomfort (at times) and new people you meet are some of the many reasons why solo travel is so freaking rad. Don’t get me wrong – I have also enjoyed travelling with friends and family too (and I’m sure I will in future). But what I find…
The Millennial Curse
We’ve all heard the stereotypes that surround being a millennial / Generation Y. “Lazy”, “Self-absorbed”, “Entitled”, “Buys too many avocados”. And yes, while having the wonders of Instagram means that we can post selfies for the world to admire at any time of day (I can see where some older people get the idea that…
That Feeling At The Airport: Some Musings
You know the one. The feeling of hundreds of people passing by – from all around the world – speaking different languages, eating McDonald’s, sipping coffee, saying goodbye to friends and family. That one place where it’s a constant rush of people, a sea of excitement and avid suitcase-dodging. That feeling of “fuck yeah, I’m…
Career + Travel Bug: Why not both?
So you’ve just finished university and you’re ready to step into the big wide world. Congrats, time for some #adulting! All jokes aside, it can be daunting when you’re starting to apply for the grad programmes / first job, or even making your first job change early on in your career. You don’t know where…
Why Travel Blog? 3 Reasons To Do What You Love
I’m a big believer in doing something because you want to. Because it feels good, it feels right, fun and you’re passionate about it. I’m also a big believer in not having to defend or explain why you do those things. You just do. As long as it’s not hurting or affecting anyone negatively, you…