The first time I went to Canberra I was 5 and not really interested in anything besides the food, typical kid of course. Mom – We’re going to Canberra Me: do they have food there? Mom- yes Me: yay!! Let’s go to Canberra! Of course, the real reason she wanted to take me there was to immerse my young self in Australian culture and politics and to see the capital city of my dad’s homeland. To be completely honest, I don’t remember much except for getting sore feet (from all the walking) and I remember thinking we were in the jungle for some crazy weird reason? (btw it doesn’t look like the jungle at all) but kids imaginations and all that hoo-hah! So when my Mom and I decided to go on a road trip from Sydney down to the Mornington peninsula earlier this year, we decided that we would take the opportunity to stop in Canberra and spend a few days checking the capital out and MAN did it disappoint! Oh wait just kidding….. it was amazing! Hehehe! Tricked ya! Below I have listed a few of my personal must-see places of this incredible City, she’s no Washington but well at least you can see Roo’s here. Enjoy!
Last Saturday the weather was absolutely phenomenal. So I decided to go for a wander in Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden. The garden is one of my favorite places in this city. Not only has it some of the most spectacular city views, it is also a quiet spot in a busy city. Just think about the wonderful lush color of the sweeping lawns, dark green canopies and thousands of beautiful flowers. The Botanic Gardens are not just a place to sit back, relax and enjoy the stunning views, there is always plenty to do and new things to discover, doesn’t matter if it’s summer or winter. In this post, I will show you some of the best places to go and ‘take you along my trip’ in the gardens.
A lot of people think about starting a blog but don’t know if it is actually something they want to pursue. They either feel like they have nothing to blog about, that their life is not interesting enough, that no one is interested in their hobbies or they are just plain scared of what other people will think of them. In this blog post, I will tell you why these insecurities are rubbish and why you should just do it. I will tell you my story and what blogging has done personally for me.
Bon Bini Dushi’s and welcome to my mini guide to Curaçao! Curaçao is a lesser-known island in the Caribbean and is home to gorgeous beaches, turquoise waters filled with sea life, rich history, and never-ending sunshine! My parents traveled to Curaçao a while back and every day they kept sending me the most amazing pictures and that they were having the best time. I was so not jealous and definitely did not wish I was there every single day. With their help, I have written this guide, so you too can have just a good of a time that they had. So, in today’s blog post, I will show you some of the best things to see and do while on this incredible island.
For months I have seen girls talk about eyelash serums that supposedly help grow your eyelashes. I have seen several Teen Moms, and even Kim Kardashian promote these serums. I always thought that it sounded too good to be true. So I never bought the product myself. A few weeks back it was my birthday (HOORAY) and I got a surprise parcel all the way from the Netherlands from my amazing sister. This parcel was filled with numerous gifts, including an eyelash serum. So, of course, I had to try it out. In this blog post, I will tell you what happened when I used this serum and why I stopped using it after a few weeks. Read on for my review.
The Netherlands is an underrated travel destination for most people. It offers so much more than what people think. Most tourist will only go to Amsterdam and then think that they have seen the Netherlands(haha shesh). This is of course not the case. Think of destinations like Kinderdijk, Gouda, Utrecht, and Keukenhoff. While I have written an extensive guide to Amsterdam, I have yet to write anything about the rest of The Netherlands (or Holland). So here is it. Some amazing other destinations that you should see in the Netherlands besides the countries main ‘attraction’ Amsterdam.
A few weeks back I asked my Twitter followers which city I should do my next city guide on. With an overwhelming majority, they choose London. I have only been to London once myself, so I have asked one friend to assist me with this travel guide. She has been several times (She has been trying to count how many times, but let’s say 10+) and absolutely loves the city. She has been to all the hot spots and knows some lovely secret spots as well. So here it is. What you must see, where you must stay and, most importantly, where you must eat and drink on a holiday in London.
For the last few months, I have been using a complete organic skincare routine. I started using it after it got recommended to be my a friend. I had not seen her for a few months and when we met up for a coffee, her skin was glowing(as in Edward from twilight glow haha). She was raving about this – all organic skincare and I had to try it out after hearing her rave review about the products and seeing how amazing her skin looked. In today’s post, I will give you my honest review of the go-to skincare range.
Melbourne is known for its coffee drinking culture, its amazing arts, sports events and its great shopping opportunities. If you want to do at a true Melbournian city trip, then you must visit the iconic laneways, covered in colorful gravity, sip coffee at hidden coffee shops and spend evenings in art galleries(dreamy). The city is sophisticated, gritty and known for its 4 seasons in 1 day(be aware) and is a definite must-see when you are in Australia. In this blog post, you will find what you must see, where you must stay, where to get a tan and where to entertain yourself during your trip to Melbourne.
A few weeks back I traveled to Bali, Indonesia for the first time. I was blown away by its majestic nature, the kind people and its amazing temples. In today’s post, I will show you where to go if you are going to Bali for the first time, as well as the things you need to see and do whilst you are on the island for the first time.
Vision boards, who hasn’t seen one these days! They can be a great visual representation of your hopes and dreams and can help you spring into action and turns those dreams into a reality. They are fun to create and will help you to stay grounded and focused! BONUS! A vision board is a board or arrangement of images, quotes and visual ideas, that represents whatever you want to be, do or have in your life. Essentially keeping a vision board close by, gives you laser focus when it comes to what you want to create in your life. In this blog post, I will show you how you can create a vision board online. To either help you with your wanderlust, your money issues or your blogging dreams or whatever you envision in your life.. Mmmm cake, I’m envisioning a delicious piece of cake right now haha!
Rottnest Island, just off the coast of Perth, Western Australia, is one of the most amazing islands I have ever been too in my life! With it’s raw and rough beauty and home to unique animals that only live on this island, a one day trip is an absolute must when visiting Western Australia. The island has been one of the most popular ‘holiday at home’ destinations for Western Australians. With its many charms and attractions, this island attracts a whole variety of people and therefore it is immensely popular. Whether you stay for one day or five, Rottnest will enchant, inspire and recharge your batteries for weeks to come. In the post, for one day Rottnest island, I will show you where to go, what to see and how to make sure you can get the elusive selfie with the world’s happiest animal when you are traveling to this island for one day!
This past weekend I wandered over to Luna Park at Milsons Point, Sydney. The park is an amusement attraction and was established in 1935, amazingly it still contains traditional midway games and rides while of course still offering your 21st-century amusements as well. The older charm that this park offers, the more the modern generation can catch a glimpse of the past.
Getting into the zone in order to write good and long blog posts is not as easy as it sounds. Ask any blogger, I am sure they will agree with me. I am not saying that blogging isn’t fun, but you have to look up a lot of information, do research and read a lot in order to get a good information together and write a compelling post that you guys will love. So once the research is done, I start typing and working out my posts. I always need to get into a rhythm/flow to keep my juices flowing (haha juices) and to keep the words coming. I have made a playlist with music that I love and some from my favorite youtube influencers that they too have used in their vlogs. By listening to their music I stay inspired and want to finish my blogs to the highest standard possible. Underneath are some of my favorite tracks to listen too. keep in mind that they are meant to keep you in a work-trance, so most don’t have any vocals in it (I know that is not every one cups of tea)
The Vivid light’s festival has kicked off once again in all its glory in Sydney, Australia. For the next three weeks, Vivid will dazzle and amaze over 1.7 million visitors who will flock to one of the world’s most beautiful harbor cities. Each year the light spectacle gets bigger and better and of course this year, well, that is also the case. The theme of this year’s festival is Light, Music, and Ideas. The majority of the installations can be seen in Circular Quay and its surroundings. In this blog post, I have set up a walking route that you can take so you will see the majority of the light festival from spectacular vantage points… not a problem 😉
Even though it was a rainy cold (Yes it gets cold in Australia haha!) winters day last Saturday, I still decided to go for a wander through Sydney CBD. I ended up in the oldest part of Sydney called “The Rocks”. The Rocks is a neighborhood of historic laneways in the shadow of Sydney Harbour Bridge. Locals and many tourists mingle at the open-air Rocks Markets, purchasing street food and handmade souvenirs. The area has some of Sydney’s oldest pubs and many of the upscale restaurants have spectacular harbor views. I took my DSLR camera with me, but unfortunately, it was not working, so I had to take pictures with my trusty iPhone. They didn’t turn out too bad – thank goodness, but they would have looked better if they would have been taken with my fancy-pants camera. Check out my pictures below…
Recently I was completely out of ideas for blog posts. I know I haven’t talked about it a lot, but I have been very sick and was even admitted to hospital. I am now doing a lot better (woohoo!) but I am still feeling a bit weak. As I am low on energy at the moment, my attention span is very short so obviously, when writing blog posts, you have to do a lot of research, and at the moment I don’t really have the right frame of mind to do that. So I ask some of my friends what I should do and they said to do a travel Q&A. I thought that was a great idea, so I got quite a few questions and I will answer them underneath. I hope you enjoy this post.
Airlie Beach ahhhh sounds like paradise! situated in Queensland this amazing, beautiful town is used as a departure point for the amazing Whitsundays. The resort town itself is, however, a lovely place for a quick getaway, from the hustle and bustle of city living and to stay for those seeking a relaxing holiday away. The town center has an abundance of restaurants catering to every budget, boutique shops with stylish clothing and jewelry and plenty of souvenir shopping opportunities. The small resort town is definitely worth exploring and spending a few days there to unwind. In this blog post, I will show you what to see and do in this vibrant hub.
We all love a good travel quote. Whether you’re planning for your next trip, battling post-trip blues or are just looking for a little something to give your everyday life a bit of a boost, there is a quote out there that will fit your every mood. I was feeling a bit blue because of my last travels and my ill health, so I haven’t had a great time in the last couple of weeks(meeh!). So I thought I would look up and create some of my own travel-related graphics. Ready for a little wanderlust-inspiring pick me up? Yeah you are!
Winter is coming (GOT) haha jokes it is here! ( I am in Australia, and yes it does actually get cold here LOL) I hate winter but the upside of it is – long movie nights underneath a warm blanket with some hot cocoa. The best movies to watch during a cold winter night are movies that will spark your wanderlust (pretty much have you dreaming of warmer, sunnier times hah 😉 So I have compiled a list of 10 movies that will do just that. Some are about traveling and some are about new cultures and some will make you cry (YUP) however be warned, possible side effects may occur as below: Spark your wanderlust There is a risk of an empty bank account A never-ending bucket list And you may find yourself wanting to resign from your job I did warn you! mwahaha!!
