Category Archives: Travel Tips

International Border Crossing : 10 Big Mistakes to Avoid

International Border Crossing - 10 Big Mistakes to Avoid

  On this trip to Southern and Eastern Africa, I’ve been reminded (a lot!) about the trials and tribulations of international border crossing! Entering and exiting no less than 5 countries in the first 2 weeks of the Absolute Africa overland trip, it’s safe to say I had it pretty down pat by the time […]

Diving Zanzibar: Breathing the Best Bubbles with Buccaneer

Diving Zanzibar // Breathing the Best Bubbles with Buccaneer

  Ever since I first learnt to scuba dive in Nicaragua, I’ve wanted to experience the fantastic underwater world of Zanzibar in East Africa. Perhaps it’s because that’s where my instructor first learnt her trade, or perhaps I just loved the idea of scuba in the exotic waters off the African coast, but whatever the […]

Safari Insurance : Why I Chose Travel Insurance from World Nomads

Kenya, Masai Mara, Safari

  So if you haven’t heard the latest news … we’re off to Africa! Yep, leaving Australia and the giant road trip Down Under behind us, we’re off to experience a different type of road trip in a very different continent. Yes for 2 months, I’ll be joining the guys at Absolute Africa for a […]

Bobby Backpack Review : Best Anti Theft Bag for under $150

Bobby Backpack // The Best Anti Theft Bag for under $150

Are you looking for the perfect day bag for your next overseas trip or perhaps the best carry-on for your next long-haul flight? Do you want to combine this with making sure all your valuables are safe when travelling too? Well now you don’t have to compromise. Enter the Bobby Backpack! Yep, the new trend […]

10 Travel Hacks That Will Save You Money

10 Travel Hacks That Will Save You Money

  Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or simply looking for some money-saving tips for your next trip, the following 10 travel hacks will definitely help you save money while on the road. And even if they seem like small suggestions, trust me when I say that combining many of them together will result in more […]

How to Travel the World Longer for Less

How To Travel the World For Longer With Less

  Travel is one of the most rewarding experiences that you can have. It gives you the opportunity to explore new cultures, meet new people, and learn much more about yourself. One of the main barriers to travel however, is money. This barrier is both real and implied. It is real in the sense that […]

My 4 Biggest Travel Fails and How to Avoid Them: One Traveller Reveals All

Georgia, Watermelons, Me

  Hindsight is such a wonderful thing isn’t it! It’s always very easy to look back on a situation and see the mistakes you made, but it’s not quite as easy to recognise them in the moment! This can be especially true when you’re travelling. Being surrounded by new things and new places, it can […]

The Cheap Way to Transfer Money Overseas

The Cheap Way to Transfer Money Overseas

  Yes, once again, it’s time that I head back to Europe from Australia for a long overdue catch up with friends and family in the motherland. While this means I’m currently full of excitement and anticipation, it also means I’m having to do lots of those boring admin travel things that I hate. Number […]

10 Epic Travel Destinations for Summer Holidays 2022

10 Epic Budget Travel Destinations for Your Next Summer Holiday

  Determined to book yourself a summer holiday this year but worried the state of your bank account may threaten your plans once again? Well fear not! I’ve put together my list of 10 epic budget travel destinations for your next summer holiday, so that you can get planning, booking and packing for your sunshine […]

How to Master the Art of Minimalist Packing Like a Pro

10 Great Tips on How to Master the Art of Minimal Packing ... Like a Travel Pro

  Every seasoned traveller knows the pain of packing. And never is the struggle more real than when you’re trying to condense everything you want to take in to the most minimal pack possible. I swear by only ever backpacking with a maximum of 13kg – you can read why here – but the challenge […]