8 months living on the road, in a car, without a kitchen can be a hard job for anyone to manage. If you’re a vegan and a health nut like me however, it can be one of the toughest parts about travel. But I’ve done it and I’m still alive, and I’m still healthy! […]
Tag Archives: Well Being
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Oct
Oct
Driving through Outback Australia is one of the most quintessential road trips you can make. Like Route 66, one of the best US road trips, journeying through rural and remote Australia will have you experiencing and exploring some incredible destinations you’d never get to see without your own set of wheels. But do be […]
26
Sep
Sep
This article was written in collaboration with Helping AU and contains affiliate links meaning Big World Small Pockets may receive a small commission on any purchases at no extra cost to you. One of the most frequent comments I get asked about being a long-term traveller is how do I put up with the […]
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Sep
Sep
So here it is, I don’t wear any make-up. Ever. This isn’t some great aggressive stance I’m taking on this issue, it’s just a fact, plain and simple. I don’t own any make-up, I don’t spend any money on it; I don’t really even give it any thought. It’s as if, make-up for me, […]
25
Jul
Jul
It’s yet again that time when I need to try and extend my travel insurance. And it’s yet again a time when this proves rather more difficult and frustrating than I had hoped! Everyone’s circumstances are different when it comes to travel insurance and mine in particular, always seem to present a number of […]
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May
May
As a keen budget traveller, I know all about money being tight and the constant factor it plays in my adventure planning! And I know all about how much time I spend searching for ways to keep costs down so I’m not limited by my lack of funds. Because of all this cost-cutting and […]
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Apr
Apr
There’s nothing more frustrating than finding yourself hundreds of dollars out of pocket for no reason other than you screwed up. As a backpacker, there will be plenty of opportunities for you to make costly mistakes, you might even make them before you head out of the country! The best way to avoid these […]
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Apr
Apr
Staying healthy while travelling, particularly if you’re in it for the long run like me (three years and counting!) is super important. You don’t want to be sick in bed while your hostel buddies are out enjoying the city, or to miss a breathtaking alpine vista because you weren’t fit enough to make the […]
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Feb
Feb
If you weren’t already aware, Australians are hot on their coffee. No, not just hot … scorching. Yes, despite the high temperatures here, these crazy folk Down Under love nothing more than a good caffeine hit and short of being a beverage here, coffee is almost an art. Melbourne is renowned for being the […]
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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 […]