Great Books to Read Whilst Travelling
I'm an avid reader and my Kindle is one of my valuable pieces of technology I carry with me. As a solo traveler reading a book can occupy so much time whether I'm waiting in an airport or train station, [...]
The Best Things in Life are Free!
In everyday life we all seem to get so caught up in material things. Whether that be the latest style in shoes, eating at the most popular restaurant or staying in an amazing hotel while holidaying in the current 'must-see' location. Yes [...]
Top 5 Places to Spend Christmas Abroad
I'm sorry everyone for being so slack with my posting! I have been enjoying my time here in Galápagos and am preparing for Christmas abroad once again. As this will be my second Christmas away from home I thought I [...]
Third Time Lucky and Still Stressing
In just over two weeks I will once again leave my job, my family and my friends to set-off for the other side of the world. This will be my third time going through this process and it's still as [...]
Travel Insurance and Terrorism
This week I booked travel insurance for my upcoming overseas trip, and I'm sadden to say that thoughts of terrorism crossed my mind. Whilst I've traveled far and wide over the past couple of years, it's only recently due to [...]
Earning, Managing and Spending Frequent Flyer Points
Most people are aware of frequent flyer points and programs, but many of us don't realise how many we can actually accrue with little to no effort. I've been traveling and living with a points earning mindset for a few [...]
Disrespectful Travelers
I was horrified by a story I heard today. A friend who was recently in the Galapagos Islands told me about a couple of girls he was with during his travels, who spent a day by themselves exploring the island. [...]
Difficult Weeks
The past week has been a very difficult one for me. Whilst I'm incredibly fortunate to be back in Australia with a great job, safe and cost effective places to live, and friends and family around me, I'm still finding [...]
Finding Affordable Flights
Finding affordable flights can be extremely challenging. Flight prices are continuously on the rise, and often a different day or time can change the price by hundreds to thousands of dollars. So what's the best way to find affordable flights? [...]
3 Sure Ways to Get Food Poisoning Abroad
No one wants to be sick whilst traveling, but it happens to the best of us. And whilst you can't avoid all sickness when you're on the road, you can definitely avoid most food poising by knowing the riskiest items. [...]