exploring the world on a budget
UPDATE (March 14, 2020): As the virus has become a global pandemic, things are changing rapidly in Vietnam and around the world. At this point in time getting into the country as a tourist is looking very unlikely and many foreigners are being quarantined and sent out of the country so beware! “I don’t think [...]
No matter how much you've travelled, communication while travelling is tough. Have you ever found the time difference to be the crux of fights with people from home? Or maybe your relationships are struggling from a lack of communication in general. I've been through it all, so here’s my take on communication and ways you [...]
Western Australia is known for its spotless beaches and dry heat, making it a spot worth checking when you're in Australia! When planning my trip to WA, all I knew was that I needed to get to Rottnest Island. While it’s a small island, there’s heaps to see so I’ve put together a Rottnest Island [...]
If you’re headed to Oahu or are already travelling through, chances are that you’re interested in doing the Haiku Stairs hike. Or you may be more familiar with its more common name, the Stairway to Heaven. After completing the hike by taking both the illegal route (up) and legal route (back down), I’ve got all [...]
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, [...]