admin Today is a really exciting day for me, because I finally get to share some really exciting news with you. It has been hard keeping this from you, trust me. Since leaving my job around this time last year, things for Little Grey Box (LGB) have continued to grow and that’s thanks to all the … Read more
China hadn’t been high up on my travel ‘to do’ list, but when ridiculously cheap sale flights to Hong Kong came up, we found ourselves trying to work out where else we should go while we were in that part of the world. It was my dad who convinced us to go to China. He … Read more
When I started planning our trip to China I knew the last two cities we visited were all about getting back to nature, but I honestly didn’t expect them to be quite as beautiful as they were. After being in busy Beijing we headed to Hangzhou, to the south. The purpose of coming was to … Read more
There’s something about Japanese food. The focus on freshness and simple flavours, the mastery of craft and how good you feel afterwards (no junk food hangovers!). There’s no denying it, Japanese cuisine is a real crowd pleaser and, unsurprisingly, a go-to meal for many. It’s no surprise Australia’s love affair with Japanese food is alive and … Read more
Over the weekend I drove from Brisbane to Toowoomba to spend the weekend with one of my very closest friends. Getting away from home, even just overnight, is a really great mental refresher and a way to disconnect from the world around you. Being away from home and not seeing the same streets every day, … Read more
Getting to Beijing was one of those travel days. You know the type, where your plane is delayed a number of times and you start to feel a cold coming on and you keep dreaming of that sweet moment you can bury yourself into your hotel bed. After arriving and finding our very cool little hotel in … Read more
‘The devil whispered in my ear, “You’re not strong enough to withstand the storm.” Today I whispered in the devil’s ear, “I am the storm.”‘ I read these words recently and found a lot of comfort in them. There’s been a life lesson trying to wiggle itself to the front of my mind lately and … Read more
It’s becoming pretty common for people to pack up their life and take off for an incredible adventure around the world. Preparing for a trip like this takes a lot of work, trust me. Today I wanted to share with you some of my top tips for preparing for long-term travel and the things you … Read more
Sydney is an incredible city. It’s easy to gloss over it because of how popular it is with tourists and it’s easy to dismiss it as a getaway destination because we’ve all seen the big landmarks before. Heading to Sydney last weekend, I was overwhelmed by just how much fun it was and how much … Read more
Have you awoken from your winter hibernation, fresh from dreams of warmer, exotic locations? There’s a good chance you’re looking for some travel inspiration to help you make the most of this beautiful time of year, so today I’m taking a look at cruises in the Mediterranean and beyond to help you figure out where … Read more