Third Time Lucky and Still Stressing
In just over two weeks I will once again leave my job, my family and my friends to set-off for the other side of the world. This will be my third time going through this process and it's still as [...]
Travel Insurance and Terrorism
This week I booked travel insurance for my upcoming overseas trip, and I'm sadden to say that thoughts of terrorism crossed my mind. Whilst I've traveled far and wide over the past couple of years, it's only recently due to [...]
Days 2 & 3 Daydream Island
Our second and third days on Daydream Island were spent taking in everything the resort had to offer, and each day started with a nice buffet breakfast. Included in the price for all guests, breakfast was served in the Waterfalls [...]
Whitsundays, Australia – Daydream Island Day 1
The Whitsundays are located at the top of Australia in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef. There are a range of islands visitors can explore and stay on, either for a couple of days or weeks depending on your [...]
Learning a Language on a Budget
Learning a language is a great way to exercise your mind and increase your ability to communicate when traveling. Around the world there are many language schools you can enroll in for a week or two and formally learn the [...]
Earning, Managing and Spending Frequent Flyer Points
Most people are aware of frequent flyer points and programs, but many of us don't realise how many we can actually accrue with little to no effort. I've been traveling and living with a points earning mindset for a few [...]
4000 Islands from Cambodia to Laos
The 4000 Island Chain runs from the middle of Cambodia along the Mekong River into Southern Laos. It is a remote and stunningly beautiful stretch of islands dotted with small towns, rice fields, and beautiful scenery. The town of Kratie [...]
Disrespectful Travelers
I was horrified by a story I heard today. A friend who was recently in the Galapagos Islands told me about a couple of girls he was with during his travels, who spent a day by themselves exploring the island. [...]
Finding Affordable Flights
Finding affordable flights can be extremely challenging. Flight prices are continuously on the rise, and often a different day or time can change the price by hundreds to thousands of dollars. So what's the best way to find affordable flights? [...]
When Natural Disaster Strikes your Loved One’s Travel Destination
I received a Facebook message this afternoon from my boyfriend saying that a 7.8 scale earthquake had struck the coast of Ecuador. My immediate reaction was to not type a message back but get him on the phone immediately so [...]