Travel | Top tips for being a happy camper
I've always very firmly believed that fresh air, a good dose of nature and time spent by the ocean can cure just about anything. It doesn't matter how stressed I've been over the years, or how frustrated, I've always found
Melbourne | Partying at St Kilda Festival & White Night | Australia
One of the things I love the most about Melbourne is that there is always something going on. It’s a lively city full of hidden gems and quirky, unusual events and I’ve already lost track of how many unexpected treats I’ve
Backpacking | “You’re never alone but you’re always lonely”
I had a pretty intense chat with a friend recently, he was going through a bit of a tough time and had lost his travelling way for a little while. It happens to us all when we get settled in
Travel | Dream big then make your dreams a reality
I've always been part of a travelling family - we've always had our base in little old Norfolk but have been constantly dreaming of holidays in countries far and wide, dreams that have then become reality. I'm very lucky to
Independence | “Don’t be scared to walk alone, don’t be scared to like it”
It's been a funny few weeks - I won't go into too many details but let's just say a few things have happened lately that have really forced me to step up and act like an adult. It's pretty easy
Backpacking | 12 signs you’ve fallen in love while travelling
People travel for all kinds of reasons, but often one that drives them to make the huge decision to go it alone is heartbreak. The desire to be independent and free after big changes in your personal life can be
Fraser Island | Why Fraser Island should definitely be part of your East Coast trip | Australia
When you start to plan your East Coast trip you'll start hearing all these names bounded about by other backpackers you meet along the way - things like Whitsundays, Fraser Island and Magnetic Island. It will go straight over your
Noosa | Discovering the jewel of the East Coast | Australia
The incredible natural beauty of Noosa has made it a highlight of the east Coast for me, even now after having finished the trip I still look back on it as one of my favourite places. I wasn't expecting much
Brisbane | The anticlimax of the East Coast | Australia
Now I'm sure many people are going to seriously disagree with me over this one but that's fine, I'm just sharing my experiences of this city. We arrived after a few hours on the bus and were already feeling blue
Surfer’s Paradise | Finding that perfect hostel family | Australia
We had the most amazing time in Surfer's Paradise, but make no mistake, it was one of the least amazing places we visited on the East Coast. The actual town was reminiscent of Blackpool or equally flash seaside towns, but