by Jean | Oct 7, 2018 | Travel
Really what I’m saying is how you should best use your time on a really long arse layover in Doha. Flying Qatar for me really was a lovely experience but when I booked my tickets I really didn’t pay much attention to the long layover that I had agreed to. Whilst this...
by Jean | Oct 1, 2018 | Travel
One small thing has changed the way I travel. One thing that slips into my handbag. Comes to bed with me. Doesn’t judge, doesn’t throw a hissy fit and doesn’t spill hot coffee on me. Weighing in at just over 200grams this thing has given me a sense...
by Jean | Sep 25, 2018 | Australia, Travel
There’s a small hike in the St Clair National Park that is fairly well ignored by most people. The same people who slam their boots along the path. Who enjoy the fresh mountain air. Who brag on Instagram about the wonders of escaping reality into the country side....
by Jean | Sep 17, 2018 | Travel
Your feet are special. They deserve to be treated with love, tenderness, and care. Treat your feet with respect and they’ll pay you back tenfold. Actually, you probably won’t even notice how happy your feet are when treated properly. Squeeze them into ill-fitting,...
by Jean | Sep 9, 2018 | Travel
As I sat in the springtime sun, counting my blessings, I took a moment away from my latte to look at my calendar. Shit – it’s September. That’ right as a 33yo adult I seemingly have learned how to read a simple calendar and realised that the past few...
by Jean | Aug 29, 2018 | Australia, Travel
I’ve always advocated for exploring your own backyard. That there is a world of wonder that is just waiting for you to take that step into your well known wilderness. And finally I’ve taken a piece of humble pie, served with my own advice and taken a very civilised...
by Jean | Aug 23, 2018 | Lessons from Jean, Travel
It’s kinda like the friend that you wished no one had ever invited to a party. That one friend that you don’t actually want to admit to all your friends that you hate but you’re occasionally relived when it comes to visit. Now without a doubt your period is playing a...
by Jean | Aug 20, 2018 | Europe, Travel
Whenever I visit a new city there’s only one thing I really care about. One, tiny little thing which can change my day from meh to O M G. It’s such a simple thing too. Not overly expensive but a game changer. It’s coffee. And that’s one that thing Ostrava does...
by Jean | Aug 19, 2018 | Europe, Travel
A bad backpack can be a backpacker. An ill fitting backpack is one of the worst feelings in the world. Pulling down on your shoulders, digging into your back or cramping your walking style. The exact thing that you don’t want on your backpacking adventure around...
by Jean | Aug 11, 2018 | Europe, Travel
Prague is flaunting a disgusting secret. One that may shock you to your very core. It’s this thing. A once beautiful and glorious thing. Now a common, lying and thieving street food. A delicious delicacy that has turned to the dark side of mass tourism and...
