Avoiding Killer Coconuts (and other Island Hazards)
I am was scared of everything. Things that fly, things that crawl, things that slither, things that bite. And mosquitos. But I was never scared of coconuts.
Japan Dos and Don’ts
Japan is definitely one of the most culturally interesting and quite frankly bizarre places I’ve been. I arrived in Tokyo and immediately experienced a complete sensory overload. It was so big, busy, bright and intense. And so amazing. If you’re Read More …
15 Things I’ve Learned from Travelling Solo
One of the scariest things I’ve ever done is jet off on a plane to the other side of the world on my own. But it was also the most empowering, liberating and utterly amazing experience of my life, bar Read More …
Plitvice Lakes or Krka National Park?
If you’re planning a trip to Croatia, you might be wondering whether to visit Plitvice Lakes or Krka National Park. They’re both beautiful and both definitely worthy of a visit, but if you can’t fit them both in to your itinerary, Read More …
Handling Homesickness: Alone and Lonely in Byron Bay
Before I set off on my first solo travel adventure I had never experienced the feeling of homesickness. I didn’t understand the concept, I didn’t believe in it and I didn’t acknowledge it was a thing.
Postcard from Zagreb
The last leg of my interrailing adventure took me to Croatia’s capital city, Zagreb. Everyone knows that Dubrovnik, Split and the surrounding islands are must visit destinations in Croatia (and I agree, they most definitely are!) but what does Zagreb Read More …
Postcard from Ljubljana
I can’t tell you how excited I was about visiting Slovenia. It’s the friendliest country ever and also one of the most patriotic. I think Ljubljana is my new favourite European city (along with Budapest of course). This postcard from Ljubljana attempts to Read More …
Postcard from Budapest
Budapest was somewhere I’d wanted to visit since… well for a very long time. When my friend and I first discussed options for our interrailing trip through central/eastern Europe, Budapest (along with Slovenia) was right at the top of my ‘must-visit’ Read More …
Postcard from Vienna
Vienna was the third city I visited on my recent interrailing adventure. I’d heard great things about the city so I had high hopes. My postcard from Vienna provides a small taster of what you can expect from a short visit Read More …
Postcard from Prague
Looking down on the city of Prague absolutely took my breath away. I hope this postcard from Prague inspires you to visit.