Earthquakes and other natural disasters…the scary part of traveling!
Every time I hear about a natural disaster occurring I think of 2 things: 1. I hope that it is never as bad as it seems 2. If it is a place that I have visited, I thank my lucky stars I was not there...
View ArticleWhen Innocent People Suffer At The Hands Of Idiots
When I was growing up I remember watching the news and hearing about someone who was driving on a freeway in Melbourne, Australia, minding their own business, and then SNAP a rock was thrown into the...
View ArticlePlane Seat Etiquette – To Recline Or Not To Recline…
caribb This week has offered some interesting travel related stories from the US (the best stories are usually from there!), involving two incidents on separate flights regarding people...
View ArticleWhy I feel priviledged to be an Australian
Those who know me, know me as an international jet-setter. Someone who enjoys heading off to my favourite countries to ‘get away’ for as long as possible. But as much as I love these other countries,...
View ArticleWhat I Wish I Knew About London, Before I Moved There – An Aussie Expat’s View
Moving to another country is a massive step. Moving to London is even bigger. Expats have an expectation of what their life will be like living here, as with any place, because of what they are exposed...
View ArticleFilm & TV locations that enhance your holiday
While there are many exciting places to visit in foreign lands, one of the best things a traveler can do, is to visit places that have been used in films and television shows. Why is this so? It is...
View ArticleNicholas Sparks Filming Locations: The Notebook
In honour of the release of his latest book-turned-film, ‘The Best of Me’ on October 17th, starring James Marsden and Michelle Monaghan…and as a complete lover of anything Nicholas Sparks; I wanted to...
View ArticleNicholas Sparks Filming Locations: A Walk To Remember, Safe Haven, Nights In...
Following on from my previous article on ‘The Notebook’ locations in Charleston, South Carolina; here is the second part of my Nicholas Sparks filming locations series focusing this time on the films:...
View ArticleFrom Wilmington To Paris: How A Convention Changed My Life
Conventions today are HUGE! If you look online you will see the usual fan favourites like Comic-Con, and shows like ‘Supernatural’ which truly dominate the television show convention calendar. But...
View ArticleFrom Wilmington To Paris 2: Where All My Dreams Came True
In Season 1 of ‘One Tree Hill’; with his entry into the ‘popular’ clique after making the game winning shot for the Ravens; Brooke Davis says to Lucas Scott: “How many moments in life can you point to...
View ArticleMovie Love Triangles…When You Don’t Know Who They Should Choose
Romantic comedies are the BEST films to watch…anytime. They never get old! For single women especially, we live vicariously through these stories in order to have romance in our lives; harbouring...
View ArticleBryan Adams: Why He Is One Of The Greatest Musicians Of All Time
There are some musicians who SHOULD be seen live in concert. With the likes of Beyoncé, P!nk and U2 continuing to be worth the pennies paid to see them in the flesh; many forget about the musicians who...
View ArticleTravel Deals…Why It Pays To Do The Leg Work Yourself
Travelers want a good deal. Scratch that. They want a GREAT deal. When planning a big trip, the deals that offer good discounts and freebies, like wifi and breakfast are also a plus. But how do you...
View ArticleWhy High School Results Don’t Define Your Life
It’s a big day for VCE students in Victoria, Australia today. The day that their overall Year 12 score is known and in effect, whether their hopes of getting into that university course (or whatever...
View ArticleHouse Shares in London: The Pros & Cons To Living With Strangers
I stepped off the plane and officially planted my two feet on British soil. I was moving to London, this huge metropolis of people bustling about, always with somewhere to go. I knew no one; and while...
View ArticleNew Years Eve London Fireworks
In 2012-2013 I experienced the Times Square Ball Drop which you can read about here. It was 13 hours of standing in one spot, waiting for midnight to hit…but it was every bit of AMAZING! In late 2013,...
View ArticleWhy London At Christmas Is The Best Place To Be
Christmas is the time of year where being in a city like London is a gift. The winter cold sets the mood for all the Christmas festivities, with mulled wine, Christmas decorations and various other...
View ArticlePhoto A Day: Jan 1, 2015: The Comforts Of Home When Abroad
2015 is upon us. The final night was as awesome as the year preceding it! As the clock countdowns on my time in London, and the real travel begins for 3 straight months, this year is certain to be full...
View ArticlePhoto A Day: Jan 2, 2015: Teaching A Londoner How To Make An Aussie Chicken...
Day 2 of 2015, and I am making mini Chicken Parmigianas for dinner. My housemate Sonnie, enjoyed this meal last time I made it, having no knowledge of this recipe as it is an Australian pub staple and...
View ArticlePhoto A Day: Jan 3rd, 2015: Travel Planning
With 17 more days in London, my travel planning has been a major focus. I head off to Copenhagen on the 21st, then through a few cities in Germany catching up with various friends, then onto Rome where...
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