Independent Travel Vs. Group Tours: Which is Better?

By |2017-01-24T08:04:24+10:30February 18th, 2016|Categories: Life on the Road|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

There is a definite divide in the backpacking community when it comes to organised tours compared with going it alone. Both group tours and independent travel have positives and negatives, so which is better suited to you? Independent Travel The [...]

5 Best Ways to do Barcelona on a Budget

By |2015-04-28T20:23:57+09:30April 13th, 2015|Categories: Destinations, Europe, Spain|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Barcelona is a lively, gritty city and a perfect place to enjoy the Spanish lifestyle. Amazing architecture, mouth-watering food and plenty of beaches make Barcelona a must for anyone traveling through Spain. Here is my 5 best ways to do [...]

As I return to Australia….

By |2015-03-21T11:14:54+10:30December 15th, 2014|Categories: Life on the Road|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

My travels around the world are about to find me back in my home town of Adelaide, Australia. As I reflect upon the past year of my life, I find myself at a loss to fully convey how truly grateful [...]

See you later Europe

By |2015-03-28T16:51:54+10:30September 14th, 2014|Categories: Destinations, Europe|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Never goodbye Europe, just see you later. Mai addio Europa, basta vedere più tardi. Ne jamais revoir l'Europe , vous voyez juste plus tard. Nunca adiós Europa, sino Hasta Luego. Nie auf Wiedersehen Europa, nur wir sehen uns später. Poté [...]

Tour review – BusAbout Europe

By |2015-08-24T07:58:33+09:30August 20th, 2014|Categories: Destinations, Europe, Reviews, Tours|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

It is with much nostalgia and some sadness that today I remove my BusAbout wristband. Upon my arrival in Paris four days ago, my BusAbout time was officially over, however the orange BusAbout band remained on my arm as a [...]

Madrid, unexpectedly awesome :)

By |2015-03-22T13:11:41+10:30August 7th, 2014|Categories: Destinations, Europe, Spain|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

I love Madrid!!! I was a little...underwhelmed by Barcelona. Don't get me wrong, it is a beautiful city, the Gaudi architecture is stunning, the food is great, it is sprawling and crazy, but I think others just talked it up [...]

Why and how I left my life to travel the world

By |2015-03-22T13:12:47+10:30August 6th, 2014|Categories: Life on the Road|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

I have had many people, both at home in Australia and on the road, who when I tell them that I am traveling alone around the world, ask me how I left my life to travel the world. How did [...]

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