Before I took my first big trip away, I had been putting it off, waiting for someone to do it with me. I’d bug my friends about it, trying to talk them into going with me so I wouldn’t have to do it alone. Days, weeks and months went by and then someone close to … Read more
I’ve read more and more articles lately about the topic of women choosing not to have children. Whenever I see an article about it, the first thing I do after reading it is to scroll through the comments and see what other people think. A few years ago the majority of comments were quite critical, … Read more
If you’re new to travel blogging, working with brands or are a brand that’s new to working with travel bloggers, it can be really overwhelming. As with anything new, you’ll learn a lot as you go along and have a range of good and bad experiences, slowly refining your processes over time and learning how … Read more
There’s no denying travel takes a toll on you physically. Long-haul flights are incredibly draining and a sudden change in climate, coupled with probably not drinking enough water, can have a big impact on your skin. Add to that the shift in routine, dirt and grime from being out all day, more exposure to the … Read more
It’s been an incredible year! I learned to ski, swam with turtles, watched the sunset over the Stockholm Archipelago, filmed two television commercials, wrote for CNN and CNBC and learned to line dance at a caravan park in country Queensland. We ate amazing food, met incredible people and, on many occasions, laughed until we cried. … Read more
Like a lot of young people, my first real travel experience was as part of a tour group. Yep, I was one of those late-teens/early 20s kids hanging out of a tour bus, feeling like the ultimate backpacking warrior. It wasn’t my finest hour, but it did pave the way for me to fall in … Read more
It’s safe to say Vietnam is one of my favourite destinations in Asia. There’s so much to love, from the busy, bustling streets of Hanoi to the unbelievable beauty of Halong Bay. In my experience, Vietnam offers a uniquely chilled out experience, where everything seems to be easy. I fell in love with the people, … Read more
From booze-swilling, dance-floor owning party animals through to those on a strict schedule of eat, sleep, sightsee, repeat, there are a number of common travel types. Some you will love, others you will loathe but, travel enough and you’re bound to come across each of them at some point. So, are you one of these … Read more
Woohoo! The end of 2016 is upon us, which means it’s the perfect time to take a moment to sit back and reflect on all the amazing things that happened. I had more adventures than I thought possible in 2016 and managed to see beautiful places, eat delicious food and create some unforgettable memories in … Read more
As we get closer to the driveway entrance of The Hydro Majestic, I have to do a double-take. Even though I’ve seen the hotel website, this place looks much grander in real life and I’m slightly taken aback by it. From the outside, the building looks like it’s straight out of an old movie. Maybe … Read more