exploring the world on a budget
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 [...]
If you’ve never travelled solo, you’d probably expect it to be quite lonely. While solo travel may not be for everyone, it’s definitely an experience I think everyone should have at some point. It teaches you so much about yourself and forces you to be comfortable with being a little uncomfortable sometimes. So the real [...]
Solo travel as a girl can seem scary. You might be worried that you’ll run into uncomfortable or even dangerous situations if you’re on your own. While there is always a chance that something can go wrong, there are many ways you can prepare yourself for safe travels. Take a look at my best tips [...]
If you’re Canadian or know a Canadian, you probably already know that we have a knack for being one of the friendliest nations around. Besides being hella friendly and outgoing while travelling, there are a few other ways you can spot a Canadian abroad. 1. Plaid is a staple Plaid is our standard winter attire but [...]
Sustainable travel used to be a term I knew nothing about. I was only concerned with how I was getting to the next destination and how I’d be able to afford to do so. With so many changes happening all around the globe, I think it’s time that more people start a conversation surrounding ways [...]
With heaps of activities and events going on in Melbourne all year round, it’s easy to fall into a routine of staying by the city or at home on your days off. As fun as weekend getaways can be, they usually take a lot of planning and coordination. Then when Sunday night rolls around you [...]
