In conjunction with my friend Brooke of Brooke vs. the World’s upcoming e-book on thrifty traveling, I am offering you my tips on saving money whilst traveling. While most of these tips apply primarily to travels in Australia, some are helpful anywhere you … [Read more...] about Thrifty Travel in Sydney and Beyond
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The Australian Adventure: Six Months In
What's changed? The last six months by the numbers Items gained: too many Items lost: 5 Books read: 10 Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, Helen Fielding: Decidedly unlike the movie version, I purchased this book for $1.50 at my local Vinnies. A good chick lit read. A … [Read more...] about The Australian Adventure: Six Months In
Photo Friday: Volcanoes National Park
Despite the drama of our stay on the Big Island, we were excited about visiting Volcanoes National Park. It's one of the only places in the country where you can visit an active volcano. Unfortunately for us, there are very few places in the park to see a live lava flow, since many parts of the … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Volcanoes National Park
24 Things to Do Before Turning 24
I am twenty-three years old today. I had a failure of a year if you're comparing this list to the one I wrote this time last July. I crossed off only 5 items (couchsurfing, going on a spontaneous trip, meeting 5 blog friends, going on a solo trip and learning to budget, in case you were wondering). … [Read more...] about 24 Things to Do Before Turning 24
The Art of Losing
*Editor's Note: I wrote this post a few months ago, right after Heather left. I thought I should wait until I had more to say, but I think it makes as much sense now as it ever will. I know this feeling. It's plagued me before. Last summer, on my last day in Croatia, I was feeling down. I … [Read more...] about The Art of Losing