UPDATED MAR 2020. My blog motto is to share extraordinary travel experiences for ordinary people like me, and, I have to say that staying in Riad Star, the former home of Josephine Baker, was one of the most extraordinary travel experiences I have ever had. It was here, in this stunning palace in the heart of the Medina, that I…
UPDATED FEB 2020. A tourist attraction with Hitler’s name in it sounds a little questionable, doesn’t it? As weird as it is to say though, I think it’s worth a visit. Today I’m sharing a guide on visiting Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest without a tour as well as a weekend itinerary for other things to do in the area.
UPDATED MAR 2020. Sri Lanka is a fantastic destination for a wellness trip to refresh and recharge. I recently visited for a yoga retreat and it was just incredible. Today, I am sharing a planning guide to help you plan your own trip. I should note that I’ve written this as a guide for solo female travel in Sri Lanka,…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Living the expat life is pretty bloody awesome. There’s a great adventure to be had when you jump outside the ‘comfy known’ to experience new cultures, lifestyles, foods and languages firsthand. I was so excited when I first left Australia – I knew the good old land down under would always be there to go back to…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Just saying ‘the Maldives’ conjures up images of cocktails served in pineapples, turquoise ocean water, and palm trees swaying in a tropical breeze. It’s no surprise that it is a dream destination for many of us, though, it’s generally one of those dream destinations that seems unattainable. Like one of those places that only Beyonce goes to.…
UPDATED FEB 2020. When you pair the unmatched natural beauty with the endless opportunity for adventure, it’s no surprise that Iceland is one of the world’s most popular travel destinations. I traveled there on a solo trip in April and was very quick to fall in love. It felt like I had fallen into a National Geographic magazine or something!…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Let’s talk about money. ‘Eeeeeeeeeeekkkkk!!’ I can hear you say it now, but don’t run away just yet. I have a real talk guide here to hopefully help you find new suggestions on how to save money for travel. Budgeting, in general, is hard. It takes sacrifice and whether you reach your goals or not will come…
UPDATED FEB 2020. I was so excited to finally visit Greece because it has been on my bucket list since forever. I remember going on some early dates with my husband to get Greek food and talking over gyros about how one day we would love to take a trip together to eat real Greek food in Greece. Maybe that…
UPDATED FEB 2020. I planned my visit to the Maldives to get two different experiences in the one trip. In the first part, I went to a touristy island and stayed at a big resort. It was a dream. For the second part, I went to a quieter island for a more authentic experience and lots of diving tours. If…
UPDATED FEB 2020. We all know the Maldives as one of the world’s most ultimate luxurious travel destinations. But, as you peek behind the curtain of water villas and extravagant resorts, there is a side to this island paradise rarely seen in the travel magazines and, in my opinion, no trip to the Maldives is complete without experiencing it. Luckily…