This year I think almost every second person I know travelled both internationally and domestically for leisure. However, thanks to lockdowns, shutdowns, and the price of fuel, travel may not be as affordable as what it used to be a few years ago.
Sustainable living isn’t a new trend. It has been around for a while, however its popularity has rapidly begun to gain momentum because of issues such as climate change.
Whilst the lockdown laws protect us from potential infection of COVID-19, there is a simmering pandemic hidden under the surface and it's affecting people both mentally and physically.
Social distancing and isolation are playing havoc with our bodies and we may not be feeling as refreshed as we had hoped because of two main reasons.
Staying in due to COVID-19? Here are 7 things to consider whilst you are spending so much time at home.
The Hunter Valley - wine country, just 2.5 hours out of Sydney and your ticket to a getaway filled with gourmet food and wineries to have even the most avid of wine drinkers licking their lips. If you’re planning your first trip to the Hunter Valley (or the second or third) Pokolbin is the place … Continue reading Wine, Dine and Spend Some Time in the Hunter
Hoi An is situated on Vietnam's central coast and getting there from Saigon is about a one and a half hour flight to Da Nang and then a 45-minute drive. It's a perfectly preserved historic town with a blend of Chinese, Japanese, French and Vietnamese culture and architecture. The town itself showcases the melting pot … Continue reading Hoi An: A foodies dream and a fashionistas paradise
Anxiety. The mental health condition that most Australian's will experience at some point in their life. It can take many forms and affect you in different ways.
Taste the Mediterranean in Newcastle, Australia. Flavoursome food to make your tastebuds sing at Rustica.
There's more to Oahu than just Honolulu. Read about a girls road trip of Oahu. My experience with tips on where to stay and what to eat.
Sydney beaches without the crowds we all want to find one. Here are four of my favourite spots to beat the crowds and tourists.
Searching for a good breakfast or brunch place in Sydney's Inner West? Here are a few to get your tastebuds racing.
Situated in Rozelle, Sydney the Green Lion sits atop of the Red Lion pub. I've been to this place 3 times in the last two months and I have to say the food is pretty amazing. Beautiful burgers, mac n cheese balls, spinach and mushroom cannelloni and jalapeño poppers are just some of the meals … Continue reading Sydney’s pub food with a twist
I’m an avid traveller who loves every chance to escape the daily grind and go out and explore the globe. Travelling can teach a person so much about themselves and life. Travelling with friends and partners is generally the norm, it teaches you skills like cooperation, sharing and above all patience. Oh and most importantly, … Continue reading The Benefits of Travelling Solo
The beautiful island state of Tasmania lies south of Victoria just under the tip of the Australian mainland and across the Bass Straight. Tasmania has so much to explore and do, so unless you have time to explore then to get a sampler of its beauty, produce and heritage Hobart is your destination. Hobart is … Continue reading Breathtaking Tasmania – Hobart & Surrounds
Sydney, it’s meant to be the hub of Australia’s economy but for a central business district (CBD) why are there so many infrastructure problems? In recent months commuters and the public in general have felt the inconvenience of what happens when transport and the Internet don’t work, as they should. To start with there’s the … Continue reading Planes, trains and the Internet: Sydney’s doomed infrastructure network.
Travelling? These are the apps that you need to include on your checklist before you leave.
Salt Vine is Sydney's newest Lebanese Tapas bar located in Surry Hills. It's a small establishment with only a 60 pax capacity, but packs a big punch with flavour. The food is absolutely delicious with a variety to choose from- it's not your typical Lebanese cuisine.
This is the perfect dinning excuse to getaway from the city. Gorgeous views, a great selection of bar food and an extensive drinks menu.
They say "Rome wasn't built in a day" and it certainly wasn't. Rome is a great city filled with history and wonder, most of the ancient buildings are still there and can be easily explored. Their splendour and enormity is a marvel and one can only imagine what life was truly like back in the times of Julius Caesar and when gladiators fought in the arenas.
Italy- the inventor of pizza, spaghetti, soccer and the Renaissance, is a great place to visit and if it’s your first trip there then I suggest doing it by rail. I had 10 days and visited three places first stop was Florence, then Venice and then onto Rome. This is a two part blog post featuring Rome in the following chapter.
Travelling throughout Europe? You may be taken aback by the military presence in most European cities.
Feeling like you're not being your best at work, that your job is draining you? Job burnout is an actual thing that can lead to serious health issues down the track if you don't make the change.
Our daily lives are so busy lately: work, family commitments, household chores and the like all consume much of our time. Even when we are to the point of exhaustion there is still that dread that if we don’t attend that party or dinner with friends we are going to completely be disconnected from what’s … Continue reading FOMO:When You Just Can’t Say NO!
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