Galápagos Islands

By |2015-07-14T05:31:52+09:30July 6th, 2015|Categories: Destinations, Ecuador, South America|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

The Galápagos Islands are amazing. Over the past week I have swum with sea lions, giants turtles, penguins, huge schools of fish, octopus and hundreds of other marine species. This is by far the best snorkeling I have ever done, [...]

Photo Friday – Greek Islands

By |2015-06-18T01:01:35+09:30June 19th, 2015|Categories: Destinations, Europe, Greek Islands|Tags: , , , , , |

Hopping through the Greek Islands is a great way to spend your time. Each island is unique, with it's own attractions, cuisine and people. If you have some photos you would like to showcase, contact me about featuring in photo [...]

Diabetes, long-haul flights and jet lag

By |2017-06-10T03:02:11+09:30June 17th, 2015|Categories: Diabetic Travel, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Setting off on a long-haul flight to start an overseas adventure is so exciting. Sitting on planes for hours and dealing with jet lag once you land, not so much. But for those of us who are diabetics, having to [...]

5 Fantastic Reasons to Stay in Hostels

By |2015-05-18T08:19:45+09:30May 18th, 2015|Categories: Hostels, Reviews|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Many people I meet who've never stayed in hostels often express a negative view of them. This is really unfortunate because hostels are fantastic places not only for single travelers, but couples and families as well. I have stayed in [...]

Top 6 Greatest Reasons to Travel Solo

By |2015-05-12T20:53:52+09:30May 13th, 2015|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

Packing Up Life for Long-Term Travel

By |2015-05-11T08:48:58+09:30May 11th, 2015|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

7 Weeks to South America!

By |2015-04-22T08:28:23+09:30April 22nd, 2015|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

Be Brave and Travel Solo

By |2015-04-19T12:18:40+09:30April 20th, 2015|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

The Machu Picchu Decision

By |2015-04-24T08:42:30+09:30April 17th, 2015|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

Loved-Up Travel Part 3: Relationships

By |2015-04-15T09:31:25+09:30April 15th, 2015|Categories: Life on the Road|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Relationships can be difficult to maintain when traveling with both the people you meet on the road and those you leave behind. Making New Friends I love meeting new people while traveling. There is something incredibly special and unique about [...]

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