I’ve spent the last 13 months living a dream I’ve had for a long time. But now, just like the convicts all those years ago, I’m an Aussie about to be kicked out of the UK. So where to from here? Well, just a few places.
Great train journeys, solo adventures through Chile and getting to know a family of Arctic wolves – some of the books I’ve read lately should require a passport just to turn the page. Here’s some suggestions for great books to enjoy on a lazy summer afternoon.
Meeting people is one of the things I love most about my lifestyle. But when people like me say how great it is to meet so many people from all walks of life around the world, we never mention how hard it can be to say goodbye to them all.
In the past few weeks I’ve renovated a country house in Italy, travelled from London to Japan by train and fallen in love in Vietnam. After I finish writing this, I will hop back on board the Trans-Siberian Railway. Next week I’m going to China and then to Africa in June. Most…
When one of my best friends suggests joining me on my travels, I should be excited right? Yes. Of course. And I was. Until I wasn’t. I have always been independent. Fiercely so. On my first day of kindergarten, I apparently cracked a tanty over Mum coming into…
For all the excitement, thrills and adventure that travelling brings, some days it’s hard to be away from home. ANZAC Day is one of those days.
Michael was a regular at the restaurant I worked at in Vancouver, coming in a couple of times a week to drink sauv blanc with his mate Bill. A lot of things were discussed over that wine and a fair share of advice doled out to me. One afternoon,…
In the last 20 months I’ve filled in countless landing cards – one of the joys of being a non-European travelling in the EU zone, along with longer lines at customs. The cards ask the usual questions: name, nationality, journey length, scrunch or fold etc. I also have…
I’m a twenty-something woman who loves to travel solo. Up until a few weeks ago that garnered me titles such as “brave”, “confident” or “independent”. Now apparently I’m “reckless” or “unwise”. So what’s happened? In December a 23-year-old medical student was gang raped in New Delhi, India and died two…
Dear Australia, Happy Birthday. I built you a snowman. Not very Australian, especially at this time of year. But he does have a Cherry Ripe for a nose. I know you’ll be enjoying yourself this weekend. Partying like it’s 1788 aren’t you. There’s a lot of history behind today,…