Month: April 2017
Spotted! Life on the Tonlé Sap
So you’re going to Cambodia? Yeah, can’t wait to see Angor Wat! And that was the extent of my knowledge of Cambodia’s sights before I stepped foot in the country. Our first destination was Siem Reap, gateway to Angkor Wat and the entire temple …
Travel Essentials – Jeans
I know what you’re thinking. There is nothing original about suggesting that you take jeans when you travel. I agree, it seems like an obvious packing choice. But those of my mother’s vintage would be aghast at the thought of packing – jeans. Denim? Oh …
Photo Of The Week … Ubud
From the gazillion people who had visited Bali before me, the message was clear – it’s mandatory to visit Ubud. A lot of people also recommended staying in Ubud too. We didn’t have time to stay there and our rushed day trip didn’t allow us …
What I Learned…buying snow cones in California
“What flavour?” “Hmm, do you have cola? No? I’ll have orange.” “What size?” I know that this is a trick question. It’s my sixth day in the USA and my first in sunny California. Usually when purchasing a snow cone/shaved ice concoction, I wouldn’t hesitate …
How to Survive Overnight Trains in China
Travelling around China is not for the fainthearted. A country of a billion or so people means that all forms of transport are busy, confusing and always crowded. Read on for some tips for surviving what could be up to seventeen hours packed in a …
Bali Beaches
As a Aussie, and a Sydneysider, we have great beaches. Its funny how we travel the world to have the best beach holidays, but often are disappointed when we compare beaches to the ones in our own backyard. I felt like that visiting the beaches …
Sculptures by the Sea
Every October, I vow I’ll make it to Sculptures by the Sea. And nearly every single year I never get there. It only runs for two weeks and it’s a good hours drive away, so trying to fit it in at that busy time of …
