exploring the world on a budget
If you’re thinking about doing a working holiday visa in Australia, first and foremost let me say - DO IT! Seriously don’t give it a second thought because it will most definitely be the best year(s) of your life. Before you decide to move to Australia there are a few things you’ll have to consider, [...]
After a European getaway? Look no further than Portugal! Portugal has lots to offer, from dreamy beaches to rolling wine regions, bustling cities and more. I spent about a week in Portugal in 2017 and while I was able to see quite a lot, I wish I had more time. So let's jump into it! [...]
Are you familiar with Australian slang? I sure wasn’t when I hopped on 3 planes and travelled over 16 000 km to study abroad in Melbourne. Slowly but surely I began to keep a note on my phone with words/phrases I wasn’t familiar with and my ‘Canadian translation’ so to say. After living there once [...]
Thinking about travelling more (or for the first time) in 2020? Stick around if you’re looking for motivation and the hard truth when it comes to sticking to New Year's travel resolutions! 19 resolutions: 1. Become a tourist in your home country/city If your work makes it a little harder to travel, go on more [...]
Spending Christmas abroad must be awful right? My short answer: not necessarily. See, as I’ve grown up, the holidays have started to wear thin. So many presents to buy for so many people, heaps of events & so on. Needless to say, the commercialization got to me. So when I had to leave Australia at [...]
If you haven’t travelled much before and want to dip your toes into the white sand beaches of Asia, look no further! It's no secret that Thailand has become a popular tourist hot spot. When I visited, it was my first time travelling without parents so I was a tad bit nervous. After some thought, [...]
Backpacking in Europe is definitely a much different experience than in other parts of the world. With great public transportation linking many countries together, it’s easier than you may think to get around and country hop. Spain was probably my favourite country I’ve been to in Europe so far and a really interesting place. Read [...]
When life in Canada gets a little dull it's quite easy for us Torontonians to take a little trip down south to the States! If you're not up for too long of a drive, your options are somewhat limited. Boston, New York and Chicago are probably your best bet when it comes to weekend/quick getaways! [...]
When I first started travelling, I never imagined myself going to Iceland. As a summer-lovin’ gal with no intentions of visiting a cold country during the winter, I kind of surprised myself when I decided a week prior to book a trip to Iceland. Not only that but Iceland as a country surprised me as [...]
Switzerland. A beautiful place with mountainous landscapes, lakes, waterfalls and more! It’s also home to many adventure activities so what more could you want? Unfortunately, the only downfall to travelling through the country as a backpacker is that it’s one of the most expensive places to see! Follow my Switzerland backpacking guide for budget hacks [...]
