Things in Australia That Can Kill You
Sharks, jellyfish, snakes, spiders, we all know that Australia is home to innumerable beasties that can end our lives without breaking a sweat - after all, only mammals have sweat glands - but you might not
Why I Use WordPress
After posting an instructional, step-by-step guide to building a website, I have had several people ask me why exactly it is that I use Wordpress and why I recommend it to others. Wordpress, for those
To Be a ‘Pom’ in Australia
I like Australia. I like certain Australians. This is not a dig, just an account of what it feels like to be constantly 'Pom bashed' during my first five months in this fascinating country. I will
What is Paradise?
"Another perfect day in paradise," was the reply I got to a simple how are you. I couldn't help but look around me. The weather truly was beautiful, which wasn't surprising as we were close
How to Get a Job Teaching English in Korea
Everything in this post about how to get a job teaching English in South Korea is based upon my knowledge of teaching English in South Korea, which may not be completely up to date. Some
Work is Not the Enemy
As my first working term in Australia draws to a close, I find myself in multiple minds about how best to continue. I am now a well practised salad chopper - I have literally chopped
From Latvia to Hitchhiking South America
Back in April last year, I got a friendly email from Tom, a guy in Latvia. We shared some similar ideals and he just let me know that he is currently hitchhiking around South America.
28 with Manta Rays, Sharks, and Dead Whales
As I turned 28 in Australia, I decided to spend my birthday snorkelling in Coral Bay with some friends, hoping to see some manta rays. That first meant getting into my newly converted green home on
My Grandmother is 95 and Still Writing Books
My Grandmother To you who thinks that you are too old, I challenge you to think again. At the age of 95, my grandmother is having her first book republished and is working
Around Edinburgh
On three of my four previous visits to one of the most beautiful cities in the UK, it has rained heavily and been largely overcast. This brief foray to Scotland's capital was no exception. It
Waste Food, Go to Jail (or Pay $75,000)
Produce I found in Norwegian bins The world has just become a slightly better place. Why? Because a new law in France, the “Loi Macron”, was passed unanimously by the National Assembly last week. It
Road Tripping Irelands in Pictures
Along with two of my favourite people, I went on a road trip around both Northern Ireland and Ireland. We saw lakes and mountains and very big cliffs. This is what it looked like.
Walking Across Iceland in Pictures
Words struggle to describe what it was like to walk across Iceland. Instead, here are pictures.
Converting a 4 x 4 to a House
I have a new home. It is green and has four wheels. When I first arrived in Australia, I had hoped to rekindle my teenage dreams of acquiring a van in which I could live.
How to Get a Working Holiday Visa for Australia
When I applied for my Australian working holiday visa, I was amazed at how simple the process was. I filled out a form online, had a chest x-ray (to check for TB as I had
Thirteen Weeks in Australia
How times flies... when you're having fun? Or how time flies when you are just doing 'stuff.' Existing, if you will. It has been thirteen weeks since I moved to Australia, the country where even
Luxuries on the Road
A luxury is defined a state of 'a state of great comfort or elegance, especially when involving great expense.' As with everything in life, it is relative. What is a luxury when you're on the
Travelling the World With Three Young Children
Many people put off big adventures because they have a family and think that their family prevent them from going new places. While researching The Avant-Garde Life, I was lucky enough to speak to Gabi
Life Neither Begins Nor Ends at Forty
'Life begins at forty.' 'Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.' 'Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.' There are innumerable cliches about age, some sensical,
Friday 13th, Caught in a Category Three Cyclone
As tropical cyclone Olwyn swept down the coast of Western Australia, I had no idea what to expect. First it was a category one, then it intensified to a category two, until finally it became
Don’t Give it All Up
A common misconception is that to have a great adventure, you have to give up everything from your stable life, chop it to bits, and leap headfirst into an abyss from which there may be
Preparing for My First Cyclone
I turned around a couple of hours ago to see two policeman in the restaurant I have found myself working in. They shut down the restaurant. Apparently Carnarvon (Australia), my temporary home, is on yellow alert.
Explore the Elements
Explore the Elements is a contest that invites bloggers and photographers to showcase the images they’ve captured on their travels. There are four categories (Earth, Water, Fire and Air) and the challenge is to submit
Leaving a Great Career to Explore the World
One of the biggest fears that an individual has when considering a new life, is that they will have to give up their great career that they have worked so hard for. While researching and
The Blogging Journey
Three years ago, I didn't know what a blog was. In all honesty, I'm still not entirely sure as I struggle to see much difference between a blog and a website and when people ask
Fighting Fear to Live a Life Worth Living
While in Poland, I met an American girl who was on a short vacation. We were both volunteering as part of a language exchange program and during the first evening, a group of us went
A Search for Adventure
If you have ever wanted to have your own adventure in life, but not done it because you are too comfortable with your comfortable life, this might be the kick up the bum that you
Why I Went on Holiday to Greece
A holiday is defined as 'an extended period of leisure and recreation, especially one spent away from home or in travelling.' I would agree, and when using that definition, it seems that I don't know whether
To Australia
Here I am, another airport. I've lost count of how many airports I've been to. In truth, I never really started counting in the first place. This journey is a long one though. Thirty three