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All the places, spaces and stuff we see and do.Kicking one off the bucket list- Why we won’t be riding an elephant in Thailand.
Kicking one off the bucket list- Why we won't be riding an elephant in Thailand. Today I say goodbye to one of my dreams. A small dream but a dream none the less. Perhaps a dream flamed by the elephant stories in British inspired stories, such as the Secret Garden....
A quick Travel friendly guide to St Valentine’s Day
Every February 14, across Australia and in other places around the world, chocolate, flowers and other exotic gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. Who is this mysterious saint, and where did these quirky traditions arise from? How...
A photo journey- international volunteering Guyana, South America
In 2008 I decided to take my university studies one step further and volunteered with Youth Challenge International in Guyana, South America. Not South Africa as my mother was continually telling her friends. Don't know where Guyana is? Don't be embarrassed. It's a...
Top 5 travel accessories that you should take when backpacking
Top 5 travel accessories that you should take when backpacking or traveling in general I've travelled a little bit over the past five years. Not as much as some but more than others. And I'm still on the wanderlust trail. At one glorious point in my working life I was...
It’s time to ignore these five reasons (excuses) why you will never travel
Now that we have welcomed in February it's time for a little bit of self reflection on the good ol' New Years Resolution. We're already hearing these five lame excuses for why people can't possibly travel. Hmmm these really are just five convenient reasons for why you...
What is the best gift to give an adventurer or traveller?
No gimmciks, no knick knacks, no ponchos . Not a guide book for the next destination, not even a high tech buzzing item to show off at the next hostel. I'm not even talking about some useful words of wisdom. No, the best gift I have ever received was a scarf. A huge...
Celebrating Australia Day in a budget friendly style.
There is a lot of talk out there about how expensive Australia is to visit and do anything in. I no way, shape or form am I disagreeing with you. In so many areas this is an expensive country to enjoy. Surely there must be ways to make memories and not break the bank?...
Beating the Travel Budget Blues
If you are here reading with me then you probably aren't a millionaire and haven't inherited a secret stash of cash from that Great Aunty back in the mother country that no one ever knew about. Like us I'd take a guess that you are a keen traveler and adventurer with...
Living the latte factor- Saving money or a deposit with the Bank of Guilt?
By living the latte factor are you saving valuable money or just making a deposit into the Bank of Guilt. Let's take a minute to discuss a travellers favourite topic- Money. We're not going into detail on how to make money magically appear in your bank account for...
Relax, read a book and switch off
A recent travel talk on Twitter threw out a few interesting questions about staying healthy and relaxing while travelling. Not surprisingly both questions were answered with variations on good eating, good drinking (lots of cocktails) and generally getting around and...
Riding into happiness- our next adventure
As Melbourne is currently sweating it out I personally am overly excited. What fantastic weather to get in a raining ride or two in the heat and get mildly prepared for our next adventure. This February sees us embarking on one of our most unique adventure yet. We are...
Photo journey around the South Island New Zealand
A few happy snaps taken during a short visit to the South Island of New Zealand. We took a day our from excessive driving (and car sickness) to enjoy some nature in the stunning Abel Tasman National Park. Seems that going on a boat is better for Jeanette then the...
Travel Agent vs Travel Planner
Ready to go travelling? Do you need to use a travel agent or can you DIY?
Getting nifty and saving the pennies
New Year, new travel same old empty wallet? By getting a bit nifty at home you’ll be able to easily start saving the pennies and hopefully turning them into the big dollars you'll need to get travelling. This recipe request has come from the wonderful Kate from...
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