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What’s Happening in My Life Now
So as many of you read in my leaving is so much easier than coming back post I've struggled with returning to my non-traveling life, having adventured around the world for the majority of last year. When I first returned, my plan was to stay in my home town of Adelaide, work for a couple of months, get a little [...]
Travel Expos: The Ultimate in Saving Money
Travel Expos are hands down the best place to book and plan your upcoming trips. No matter where you plan to go, how long for, whether you are cruising, backpacking or booking a family vacation you can save a fortune. Filled with discounts, special offers, competitions, knowledgeable staff from all the big tour companies as well as travel agents who [...]
Talk and Message Free when Traveling
I know when many people travel they look forward to unplugging. Forgetting phones, leaving inboxes to fill up, ignoring voicemail messages and just disconnecting for a while. And yes whilst this is a fantastic way to enjoy your trip and everyone should aim to unplug for at least a portion, sometimes it's important to be able to connect when you [...]
7 great Valentine’s Day gifts for a traveling girl
It's Valentine's Day yet again, but this year things might be different for you. This year there might be an amazing girl in your universe. She is beautiful, intelligent, full of life and smiles, and she does what so many people aspire to - she's a traveler. Maybe she's your girlfriend, maybe she's your wife, or maybe you are in a [...]
Best 9 ways to enjoy Paris on a budget
Paris is my favourite city in the world, with New York following a very close second. Why does Paris beat NY to the top spot? Because it is so easy to explore, live and eat in Paris on a tight budget! Here are my best 9 ways to live and love Paris backpacker budget style: 1. Forget climbing the Eiffel [...]
Hostel Review – Ostello Bello Milan, Italy
Ostello Bello is exactly as it's name suggests - beautiful. Situated in the heart of Milan 5 minutes walk from the spectacular Duomo, Ostello Bello is in an ideal location close to restaurants, shopping, bars, trams and metro lines. Arriving at the hostel completely exhausted after an international flight, bus and tram ride I was pleasantly welcomed by friendly staff [...]