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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
So you’re a student and you say you want to travel. But how badly do you really want to? As a student, the possibility of travel may seem quite far fetched to say the least. I definitely understand the struggle of wanting to explore the world but not exactly having the funds to do so. [...]
There’s undoubtedly more than one way to travel. From budget backpackers (like yours truly) to business travel, religious retreats, luxury vacations and more – the spectrum is quite broad. What’s great about that is you can travel in whatever style suits you best. In the travel world, the difference between travellers and tourists is largely [...]
Content creation vs living in the moment It's no secret that social media use is at an all time high these days. Travel has slowly turned into a competition of who can get the most ‘Instagram worthy’ shots. Because of this, I've found it's become harder and harder to go to a new place (touristy [...]
Each time you travel, you’re bound to encounter problems. No matter how well you plan your trip, something will inevitably go wrong. BUT it’s how you handle those problems that determine how the rest of your travels will go! Luckily for you, I’ve encountered more travel problems than I can count on both hands. I’m [...]