Fun day hikes in the Blue Mountains, perfect for weekend trips or day trips from Sydney. The Blue Mountains has become one of my favorite places in Australia. Every time I visit, I am amazed at the crisp, fresh air and the magnificent, rugged scenery. For someone living in Sydney, The Blue Mountains are the …
Pros and cons of living in Australia, compared to my home country, the USA. For those who don't know, I came to Australia because I fell in love with an Australian guy in Costa Rica in 2017. My travel-obsessed self saw this as the perfect opportunity to get a Working Holiday Visa and go live …
8 Reasons to visit Reykjavik, the capital city of Europe's mysterious winter wonderland. An example of spontaneity at its finest: meeting two girls for the first time on a Saturday, then booking a trip to Reykjavik Iceland with them for the following Thursday. Normally I'm a little skeptical to plan things without much preparation. But …
My experience doing a work exchange in Peru with Worldpackers. My work exchange in Peru was a few years ago, but I never really explained how I was able to live in Cusco for free for one month. So today, I'm going to share my story! As a hardcore budget traveler, I am always looking …
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African Safari in South Africa: my best photos and memories. The four-wheel-drive bounds along the dirt path, dodging potholes and boulders along the way. We all jolt around in our seats, but the crisp winter air blowing through the windowless vehicle keeps us cool and calm. Suddenly, the driver slows down the car and comes …
A few fun things to do in Galway, a charming city in western Ireland. Ahhh, Ireland. Known for its saturated green hills dotted with sheep and frothy pints of Guinness. I'm living in London at the moment, and one of my best friends since childhood is currently studying abroad in Ireland! Obviously, I had to …
Some of my favorite photos I've taken of Australian wildlife. Because Australia is such an isolated continent, and has been for millions of years, its wildlife has developed in such a unique way. 87% of Australia's mammals can ONLY be found in Australia. 93% of its reptiles, 94% of its frogs, and 45% of its …
From my personal experience, here is how to spend a weekend trip to Riga, Latvia in the middle of a bleak winter. On a whim, I booked a round-trip flight from London to Riga, the capital city of Latvia. I was on school holidays and had no plans. Photos of Riga intrigued me, though I …
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Reflecting on all my best and worst travel moments from the last few years. 2019 and the entire last decade are both coming to an end. I have to say 2019 was the wildest year of my life. I went through some crazy things this year, positive and negative. Reminiscing about these insane moments from …
The challenging yet insanely rewarding experience of hiking Volcan Acatenango, near Antigua, Guatemala. Hiking Volcan Acatenango was one of the hardest things I've ever done. It was also one of the most beautiful, mesmerizing, and unforgettable things I’ve ever done. So the physical and mental struggle was worth it. After spending a month in Guatemala, …