Category Archives: Travel Tips

Cheapest Ways to Buy Foreign Currency

Money

One of the things I really advise you do before the start of any international trip is buy some currency for the country you’re visiting. It really helps to have a bit of local money when you arrive in a destination. For example, you may need to pay for some food or transport before you […]

Best Carry On Packing Tips for Long Haul Flights in Economy

Best Carry-On Packing Tips

  Having endured, over the years, a ton of long haul economy flights across the globe, I’m pretty well versed in the best carry on packing tips! The following list was put to the test on the recent flight I took from Brisbane to London and I can confirm that nothing was left wanting! So […]

Why the No1 Lounge at Gatwick Airport Was Amazing Value for Money!

No1 Lounge Gatwick

  Every traveller, even the most budget conscious among us, deserves a treat now and again! And never is this more welcome than after a serious amount of long-haul air travel across the globe. Stick me on a bus or a boat for 24 hours+ and I’m fine, but for some reason my body now […]

Top 5 Tips for Traveling With Parents

Family Outings

  It all starts out with good intentions – let’s make some lasting, happy memories, adventuring the world together and catching up on some much needed quality time. Yet all too often, traveling with parents can quickly morph from one of the best ideas you’ve had into one of the worst! Stress, tension and disagreements […]

Top 10 Budget Travel Items for the Health Conscious

Health Conscious

  As part of my series on how you can make your journeys round the world happier and healthier, I’m bringing you my list of the top 10 budget travel items for the health conscious. Make sure you’re fully prepared and able to have the best trip possible by including some of this great items on […]

Qantas vs Jetstar! Are Budget Airlines Worth It?

Qantas vs Jetstar // Are Budget Airlines Worth It?

  I’ve always been a big fan of budget airlines on the basis they offer cheap flights to some great destinations and therefore increase the possibility of me being able to travel there! Never one to mind about roughing it slightly, 9 times out of 10, I’m happy to remove the need for any frills […]

10 Best Travel Hacks for Packing

Best Travel Hacks for Packing

  We all love to travel, but packing for the big adventure can often be a daunting task! Whether it be on a lengthy backpacking trip, or on a long-awaited weekend road trip, I’ve found some of the best travel hacks for packing to help make the experience more comfortable, enjoyable and stress-free. Here’s my […]

I ♥ Noosa Farmers Market

Noosa Farmers Market

Every Sunday morning, there is only one place you’ll find me. I might be enjoying a smoothie, relaxing with a coffee, choosing my organic veg or discussing the latest in activated sourdough. But whatever it is, you can bet it will be happening at Noosa Farmers Market. As a severe lover of markets, I’ve been […]

5 Best Backpacks for Travel

5 Best Backpacks for Travel

  The Travel Backpack Mission I’ve been on a mission to find a new backpack. My old 75l is way too big for anything and I’ve been looking to get a new, smaller model. Searching online however, it’s been really hard to uncover decent comparative reviews of backpacks for travel across a range of brands. […]