In the past seven years, I've been fortunate enough to call four other countries my "home." Watch the video below for my personal 10 lessons I've learned from living abroad: CliffsNotes Version of Lessons 1. Things won't go as planned, and it's okay 2. Never expect a country to …
29 Things That I Learned in My 20s: Love, Life, and Career
Yesterday, I turned 30. I've never been one to make a big deal out of my birthday, but I thought it would be appropriate to assemble a list of things I've learned in the past decade of my life. The naive, uncertain person I was at age 20 is starkly different from the woman I've grown into …
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30 Things You Can’t Find in Australia as an American Expat
Australia is a bloody great country. However, there are notable things that are missing from everyday 'murican lifestyles. Whether it's the $1 menu at Macca's or soft, fresh bagels, there are quite a few [unhealthy] things that you won't find in Australia. Here are 30 things you can't find …
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About Friendship and Long-Term Travel
One of the main reasons why some (especially women) tend to shy away from solo travel is because of close friendships cultivated back home. "I'll lose touch with my friends and they won't remember me!" Um, no. That's not how it goes. It's a two-way street, and a friendship doesn't work …
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Top Places for Cheap Food in Japan
If you're a frugal, budget traveler like me, then you LOVE finding the best food at affordable prices. Many think that Japan is extremely expensive, but it's actually one of the cheapest places in the world to eat (if you're really smart). And if you love Japan as much as I do, then it has easily …
Whale Watching in Sydney: Kamay Botany Bay National Park
If you want to be guaranteed whale sightings in Sydney, head to Kamay Botany Bay National Park. Kamay Botany Bay National Park is divided into two areas (La Perouse and Kurnell). The Kurnell area is where you want to go to see whales. For those of you who haven't been to Australia yet, …
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How to Pack Sparkly Outfits When Traveling
How saddening is it that Pinterest and Google BOTH don't yield search results when it comes to packing sparkly clothing when traveling?! As a massive fan of sparkles since I was a little girl, I thought I'd share some packing hacks when packing your sparkliest, glitziest outfits. Some friends …
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The Lord of the Rings Guide to New Zealand
If you're not exploring all of the Lord of the Rings filming locations in their natural 'Hobbit'at of New Zealand, then the joke's on you. Here is my long awaited, long overdue Lord of the Rings Guide to New Zealand. While it won't be as comprehensive as the official guidebook on Amazon, …
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The Ultimate Road Trip Guide for New Zealand: North & South Island
The following destinations are based off my comprehensive Google Sheets document from my 2019 winter road trip through both islands. Even though I lived in Wellington in 2013-2014, the amount of places that I discovered via car were far more extensive than when I was living and working in the …
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A Guide to the Aran Islands, Ireland
Your trip to Ireland won't be complete without paying a visit to the Aran Islands. The Aran Islands are just off the coast of Galway and Doolin, perfect for an unforgettable day trip, but many don't even realise that they're one of Ireland's best-kept secrets. They're are a lot less touristy …