Hoorah! Last week was a good week, not least because I was awarded for the Liebster Award not once, but twice. I know two times, in 1 week, how cool is that! I feel very lucky to have received the Liebster Award firstly because it is a peer-nominated award, i.e. bloggers bestow it on […]
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Feb
Feb
In under 2 weeks, I will be seeing my parents again. It’s only been 6 months, since I hugged them last – one of the shorter periods of separation we’ve been through – but nevertheless I am as excited as a kid at Christmas to see them. I guess no matter how old you […]
Budget Travel Ideas, Eastern Europe, Europe, Western Europe
33 Top Tips for Backpacking Europe Cheaply
28
Jan
Jan
We all know Europe isn’t one of the cheapest destinations to travel in, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be enjoyed by budget adventurers too. Have travelled extensively across my home continent, here are my top 33 money-saving tips when it comes backpacking Europe cheaply… Related Posts 5 Backpacking Essentials That Will Save You […]
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Jan
Jan
Fraser Island is the world’s largest sand island and lies off the coast of Queensland in north-eastern Australia. Originally formed by oceanic and great wind currents that brought vast quantities of sand up the coast from as far south as Antarctica, this huge sandy mound is now home to a diverse array of natural wildlife […]
21
Jan
Jan
One of my favourite things about currently living on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia is the wonderful outdoor opportunities that the climate and geography of this area holds. From ocean snorkels, to forest walks, the diversity and beauty of this regions’s landscape, as well as its gorgeous year-round, weather really makes the Sunshine […]
18
Jan
Jan
Vipassana Meditation is a bit of a funny subject to be writing about as part of a travel blog I guess. But somehow, my life journey with this mindfulness process and as a traveller, are inextricably bound up together. Which is one reason why this post is on the blog! (You can learn more […]
Budget Travel Ideas, Travel Gear & Packing, Travel Tips
5 Backpacking Essentials That Will Save You Money
11
Jan
Jan
A key part I’ve found in actually being a successful budget backpacker is a little organisation. I know, call me totally crazy, but getting a bit prepared with the right stuff, in terms of some backpacking essentials, before you set off on your adventures can actually save you a bit of cash on the […]
04
Jan
Jan
As I wrote about in my recent post: call yourself a traveller? Why I’m still in Australia, I’m currently in the process of applying to Australian Immigration for a de-facto partner visa. As a former backpacker in this great Land Down Under, I’ve also met countless other travellers looking to stay longer in this beautiful country […]
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Dec
Dec
We all know we can learn lots from travel, but what doesn’t it teach us? Here’s 10 things I found I haven’t learnt from wandering the globe… Related Posts 7 Luxuries I Miss Most as a Budget Traveller 4 Reasons Why Travel Isn’t About Finding Yourself 5 Reasons I’m Glad I Prioritised Travel over […]
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Dec
Dec
On a mission to test out the new and very exciting rooftop tent, I have been making it a priority to explore more of the area where I live in recent times. Enter D’Aguilar National Park, a patch of beauty on Brisbane’s backdoor. Now that summer has hit here Down Under, road-tripping and camping […]