I leave for South America at 8am tomorrow morning and my life is in complete disarray. I haven't packed. I instead have stuff in 3 different rooms, in multiple piles that's kind of sorted but not really. I also think [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
I was completely taken by surprise with Cancun. Enchanted and delighted by the beaches, food and people, the Yucatan Peninsula was nothing like I expected yet everything I'd hoped for. Mexico completely stole my heart and I can't wait to [...]
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 [...]
Last year whilst traveling, I found myself thinking very differently than before I left. This was of course completely expected and even anticipated, but looking back I'm surprised at the huge difference in my thoughts. I'm a planner, I always [...]
