In 10 days I will be on a plane to Ecuador and the butterflies are starting to gather in my stomach. The 'Holy crap I'm leaving in 2 weeks!' urgency has hit me and I'm making lists. Medications, clothing, bathroom products, shoes [...]
Travel teaches us so much about both the world and ourselves. I stumbled onto the poem below a few months ago and it resonated very strongly with me. Travel has humbled me, surprised me and eliminated much of my judgement. [...]
It's early Sunday afternoon and I'm sitting in my pyjamas at my Aunt's kitchen table writing for the blog as housework goes on around me. This week I'm living in a house of teenagers, so still being in my pyjamas [...]
Choosing to travel solo is the best decision I've ever made. Many people are nervous to step out by themselves into our sometimes crazy world, but there are so many amazing benefits to traveling solo. Here are my top 6 [...]
With less than 5 weeks until I once again pack up and leave my life in Australia, I have reached the point where I need to decide what I will sell, store or throw away. You don't realise how many [...]
The opportunity to travel is one of the greatest privileges anyone can have. No matter if you're traveling long-term or just enjoying a quick break, make the most of your time, money and experiences. Here are my 5 top tips [...]
The countdown is on. I leave for South America in just over 7 weeks and am getting excited. Everything is coming together and my focus is shifting from coping with 'normal' daily life to packing up and getting on the [...]
5 years ago, I never dreamed I would be traveling the world solo. I've always loved traveling, but previously had only ever gone on holidays with friends and family. I like many women I'm sure who have been in long-term [...]
I've been debating whether or not to visit Machu Picchu since I decided to travel to South America. And before you start yelling, "Of course you should visit! Are you insane?" Let me give you the facts. I'm not a [...]
Before embarking on my first round the world (RTW) travel, the number one question people asked was, "How do you pack for a year long trip around the world?" Overwhelmed by the thought, I didn't end up packing until the [...]
