As cliche as it sounds I really can’t believe it’s December already! Not only is the year rushing by (being on a visa clock definitely doesn’t help with that feeling ?) but being in the Southern Hemisphere I’m still wrapping my brain around the fact that even though we’re in Spring. Christmas is definitely coming.…
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Wonderful Welly – Wellington Botanic Gardens
Read moreThere’s a saying around here, “you can’t beat Wellington on a good day” and so on a recent good day I decided to explore one of the city’s most scenic spots, Wellington Botanic Gardens. If you’ve read here before, or you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know I’m a sucker for plants and the Bristol…
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13 things I learned in my first 6 months of solo travelling
Read moreI can’t quite believe I’m typing this, today marks 6 months since my Bestie flew home from our joint trip to Bali and I was left to embark on the solo leg of my trip. That leg has encompassed 6 countries, across two continents, and so far included two new jobs in New Zealand, with…
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A magical stay at Desa Seni village resort, Bali
Read moreBack in February I was lucky enough to experience a stay at the breathtakingly beautiful Desa Seni Village Resort in Canggu, Bali. Full disclosure, I didn’t pay for my stay here. My friend Candi was gifted the stay as she’s an incredibly talented writer and was featuring the resort in an upcoming book (which you can…
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Review: Personalised Wooden Phone Case
Read moreI’m a big fan of a cute phone case, my phone is never naked as I’m too clumsy, so I always like to keep it protected from drops and scrapes. When I went travelling I got a chunky rubber one because I was so paranoid about anything happening to it, but now my day to…
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The travel apps I can’t live without
Read moreWhilst I’m far from a seasoned traveller, over the last few months I’ve definitely picked up a few tips and tricks. Smartphones and the general level of connectedness of our world makes travelling so much easier and apps can really make the process even smoother. Here are some of the apps that I relied on…
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Exploring Colourful Kuching, Malaysia
Read moreKuching, the capital of Sarawak, was probably my favourite city in Malaysian Borneo. I wasn’t expecting it to be at all, and after spending several days being slightly underwhelmed in Sandakan I didn’t have high hopes flying in. Thankfully it exceeded my expectations hugely and was one of my favourite places in Malaysia. If you’ve…
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11 things I’ve learned in my first month in New Zealand
Read moreI can’t quite believe it, last week marked 1 month since I landed in Auckland and began my new life in New Zealand. It’s been a bit of a blur if I’m honest, and I’m still settling in and finding my feet. I’ve moved to Wellington, in the South of the North Island, In my…
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New Chapter in New Zealand
Read moreApologies for the long overdue update. I’ve recently safely arrived in New Zealand. I’m currently spending a couple of days exploring Auckland until I head to Wellington which I hope will become my home for most of my time in this beautiful country. I realise I’ve been absent for most of my travels. That wasn’t…
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Flight Skincare Essentials
Read moreDisclaimer: this post contains affiliate links which are marked with * I’m writing this blog sat in Kota Kinabalu airport, in Malaysian Borneo, about to take my ninth flight of this trip. All those hours of recycled air can play havoc with your skin so here are my favourite products to combat dryness and fatigue.…
