Category : Travel Tips

10 Reasons I Love Australia

AnnaOctober 14, 2014March 21, 2024

The Land Down Under is an enormous, diverse, and unique place, quite unlike any other. From golden beaches to stylish cities to the stark beauty of the outback, warm weather, and a warm welcome, there’s a lot to love about Australia! Here are 10 things I love about Australia. #1......

Brisbane on a Budget

AnnaAugust 26, 2014August 14, 2023

Brisbane on a Budget I admit, I didn’t have big expectations about Queensland’s capital Brisbane but it pleasantly surprised me. No longer just a big country town. Brisbane, home to over 2 million people and Australia’s third largest city, is now cultured and cool, laid back yet happening, functional yet......

Packing for Southeast Asia

AnnaJuly 8, 2014December 6, 2015

Packing for Southeast Asia? Firstly, the number 1 mistake made by all travelers, including myself, is packing too much! (Read more about the common mistakes made by first time backpackers) I am guilty of this myself and now, looking back, it seems stupid to bring so many clothes from home.......

Is Malaysia Worth Visiting? 10 Reasons I Love Malaysia!

AnnaMay 20, 2014December 21, 2024

As Malaysia is not as well known you might be wondering ‘is Malaysia worth visiting?’ If so, here’s why I love Malaysia and why I think you will love it too. Neighboring Thailand, and other places in South East Asia, are some of the world’s most popular travel destinations, but......

How to Visit Cat Ba Island & Halong Bay Without a Tour

AnnaDecember 1, 2013October 5, 2023

Mystical Halong Bay in Vietnam is one of the world’s new 7 natural wonders and high on most people’s Southeast Asia bucket list. Most tourists visit the spectacular UNESCO world heritage listed site on a rushed Halong Bay cruise tour from Hanoi, but did you know you can avoid the......

My Time as an Aussie Bar Maid Working in a Rural Queensland Pub

AnnaJuly 31, 2013March 21, 2024

Queensland’s fields of waving sugar cane seem to stretch out forever in every direction. The tall thin, vibrant green stalks reach far above my head, on top fluffy tips softy blow in the breeze under the bright Queensland sun. The dark green mountains of Eungella National Park rise up in......

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I’m a travel writer, digital nomad and yoga teacher who has been traveling full time for over 10 years. I’ve visited more than 40 countries and have lived in England, Australia, Thailand, Bali and Goa, India.

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Category : Travel Tips

10 Reasons I Love Australia

Brisbane on a Budget

Packing for Southeast Asia

Is Malaysia Worth Visiting? 10 Reasons I Love Malaysia!

How to Visit Cat Ba Island & Halong Bay Without a Tour

My Time as an Aussie Bar Maid Working in a Rural Queensland Pub

My 2024 Year in Review and Life Update

My Perfect 3 Day Kuala Lumpur Itinerary (2025)

My 3 Day Penang Itinerary: Georgetown & Beyond (2025)

The Best 5 Star Resorts & Luxury Hotels in Koh Samui, Thailand (2025)

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