The Machu Picchu Decision
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 [...]
Essential Packing Tips for RTW Travel
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 [...]
Tips on Dealing with Jet Lag
Jet lag is an unavoidable reality when traveling on long haul flights. So instead of suffering for days, try my tips on recovering from jet lag quickly and enjoying your new destination. Set your watch to your destination time as [...]
5 Life Changing Discoveries from Traveling the World
Traveling in any form opens you up to the world. It opens your mind to new people, places and cultures, and is fatal to narrow-mindedness. I am so incredibly fortunate to have been able to travel far and wide, and [...]
Loved-Up Travel Part 1: Tinder
If you haven't heard of Tinder, you either don't really have any single friends or more likely, have been in a happy relationship for the past few years. Tinder is the latest app being used by singles (and sometimes couples) to [...]
Best Microfiber Towel for Traveling
Microfiber Towel There are 2 different types of microfiber towels in the world - one is awesome, the other is not. On my travels to Europe in 2012 I bought one that was not the amazing kind. It was a [...]
Travel Clothes Lines are Little Gems
Travel Clothes Line A travel clothes line was suggested to me by someone couple of days before I left on my first solo adventure around the world. I hadn't really thought about packing a clothesline and wasn't aware that these [...]
5 Essential Tips for Diabetic RTW Travel
People are amazed when I tell them I quit my job to travel around the world. When I tell them I'm a Type 1 diabetic and travel solo, the shock really appears on their face. Diabetes is not a barrier [...]
I’m Bleeding Money this Week
My life this week has been a rollercoaster of adrenaline highs and disappointing lows. On top of that, I feel like I'm bleeding money. After last weekend's visit to the Travel Expo finding some great deals, my travel agent Chevonne [...]
Pacsafe CitySafe 100 Handbag review
Pacsafe CitySafe 100 I traveled solo to Europe for 6 weeks in 2012 and bought this bag online from Amazon at the time. As my home is in Adelaide, Australia and this is a USA product, Amazon is often the [...]