2018 will be the year I climb higher, swim deeper, travel further than I’ve ever dared to, that I ever thought wasfucking possible. Oh man, it’s going to be a good one.
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8 things I’m looking forward to in 2018
2017 was the year of death
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It’s been a little quiet around here… so here’s an update
It’s been a very quiet six months.. I owe you a few updates on work, life and travel.
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My favourite dish to make when I’m away from home – Nicole’s vege-tomato pot of heaven
I’ve made this countless times, often swapping out vegetables for whatever I can find at the local markets. Other times, I’ve skipped out on some spices, using whatever I can in the kitchen of whatever hostel. The one thing I never skip out on is fresh ginger.
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16 things I do with my money while travelling
This is not a post telling you how to save, it’s a post about my mindset about money when travelling and the (weird) things I do on a trip.
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An honest travel guide to Lisbon, the City of Lights
I spent two weeks in sunny Lisbon. It was a long awaited trip, one that I desperately looked forward to, learned so much from and can’t stop raving about.
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Travel tip #10: Remember to look back and be grateful for how far you’ve come
St Patrick’s Day was spent cooped up in a French cafe in Galway working hard. Despite the rain and watching passers-by battle the wet wind, I wanted to join in on the parade, the fun and the costumes. I couldn’t have been happier when I striked off the last thing on my to-do list, dumped…
Read MoreTravel tip #9: Don’t forget a little bit of Hygge while on the road
A Danish term defined as “a quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being.” – Anna Altman, The New Yorker I learned about the word when I first travelled to Copenhagen two years ago. Our guide said it embodied the idea of cosiness, that feeling you get when it’s…
Read MoreTravel tip #8: Buy a local travel pass
Many cities have travel passes catered for tourists who want to see as many things as they can within 2 to 3 days. If that’s you, get those because you’re probably going to get a bang for your buck, plus discounted entry to some sights and attractions. But if you’re like me and prefer to…
Read MoreTravel tip #7: Wash your clothes in the shower
If you travel with me, you’re bound to see a pair of knickers literally hanging around somewhere drying off. Or a pair of socks or a shirt or something. Travelling light means travelling with less which also means travelling with less underwear. My limited supply of clean undergarments has gotten me into the habit of…
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