Like it or not, we all subconsciously take aspects of our daily lives for granted. We usually don’t even realise how much we’re taking these things for granted. We get so used to living a certain way, or having exactly what we need at hand, at any given moment. No more is this highlighted thanRead more
I’ve developed an unhealthy obsession with the way some Europeans make their bed. In other words, I’ve become a fan of the ‘one bed, two duvets’ method. The first time we visited Europe, we were a little confused by the bedding situation. It’s a little weird, right? We thought they had forgotten to give usRead more
As I sit here on a muggy Sunday afternoon in Melbourne, I have one question for you: where are the years going?! And then a follow-up: do you guys feel it too? Sometimes it seems like the days, weeks, months and years are slipping through our fingers. Things are changing, the world is getting aRead more
Perched on a cliff of Italy’s Amalfi Coast, Positano is the perfect destination for a romantic getaway. With a beautiful beach-side and vibrant flowers hanging off windowsills and balconies, we got a lot of the (very) short time we were there. Getting There Getting to Positano can be difficult, without a bit of research first.Read more
Travel has taught me so much about myself, my relationships, and the world around me. I’ve seen things I’d previously only dreamed about, I’ve faced fears, and I’ve learned to appreciate the value of living minimally. I’ve also realised how lucky I am to have been born in such a free country as New Zealand.Read more
I’m going to let you in on a little secret: I didn’t always have this wanderlust inside me. It feels shocking to be putting such words out into the universe, but it’s true. I know it’s true because when I was 11 or 12 years old, I turned down the opportunity to go to theRead more
When you’re jetting off on an overseas adventure, two of the procedures you’re going to have to go through are airport screening and passport control. Airports can be stressful places at the best of times, so ensuring a relatively seamless experience here, sets you off on the right track. What with all the people rushingRead more
Instagram. I have such a love/hate relationship with this social media platform. I love it for the beautiful pictures, and the ease of sharing my travels with others; but like me, she ain’t perfect. So I’ve decided to break down the dreams and nightmares of Instagram, from a travellers perspective. 1. Instagram expands your bucketRead more
There are a few different cameras I like to take with me when travelling. And although my phone is the quickest and easiest ‘camera’ to use, I also love experimenting with different lenses for my DSLR. My latest lens purchase was the Rokinon 14mm (in Australia you can find it by looking for a SamyangRead more
It is selfish to want to travel as an adult? Lately I have read a few different stories/articles/posts on the interwebs that basically state travelling as an adult is a selfish thing to do. Most of these are from actual travellers calling themselves selfish for travelling the world instead of building their careers, having aRead more
