exploring the world on a budget
October is here and Halloween is near, so it only seems fitting to share my worst hostel experiences. Now don’t get me wrong, I love hostels. It’s so easy to meet new people, while also saving money on expensive accommodation by staying in dorm rooms. BUT … when you’re sharing a room with anywhere between [...]
Whether you’re a fan of flying or it’s one of your biggest fears, if you’re an avid flyer like myself you’re sure to have encountered a few bad flights. As a budget traveller, I can’t be picky when it comes to choosing specific airlines. This means I usually end up on some pretty dodgy flights [...]
In a world where job competition is fierce and you need heaps of experience in order to get experience, internships are the answer. If you’re done school or in the midst of it and looking for some way to work in your field, doing internships abroad could be a game changer! Not only is this [...]
If you’re headed to Wanaka or New Zealand in general, hiking Roy’s Peak is probably on your list of things to do! After climbing the mountain myself, I’d say I gathered some helpful information for those preparing to do the hike. Find all the nitty gritty details and whether it was worth the hype of not [...]
Sometimes you need to have a good cry. You need to take all of the emotions you’ve been experiencing and let them go and what better place to do so than an airport? As a frequent crier, I know that crying in airports or on airplanes can quite honestly be the therapy you need. Read [...]
Travel is a beautiful thing. It teaches you so many life skills that you could never be taught in school. It’s allowed me to have some of the most spectacular experiences some people could only ever dream of having. With that being said, it’s really opened my eyes to the effects that climate change is [...]
I don’t know about you, but whenever I arrive at a new destination, I’m always keen to check out some of the wineries. Whether you’re a novice or a wine connoisseur (like I pretend to be), you can't beat a day of 'wine'ing! Nova Scotia is a beautiful province in Canada with more than 18 [...]
If you’re headed to Sri Lanka or already in the midst of your travels there, you’re most likely going to make the train journey from Kandy to Ella or Ella to Kandy. Either way, it can be hard to know what the best approach is for this day long train ride. Do you pre-book first [...]
There’s no doubt that the Philippines is a breathtaking destination! With thousands of islands and a limited time to travel, creating an itinerary can be overwhelming to say the least. After spending three weeks trying to see as much as I could of this stunning country, I decided to create the ultimate Philippines three week [...]
You have a stop over in London and you want to explore – the only problem is that your layover is somewhere between 9-12 hours. You may be thinking, is it even worth leaving Heathrow? My answer, YES (especially if you’ve never been to London before)! So here’s how you can make the most out [...]
