When we first arrived in Vancouver, we wondered what the hell people did on the weekends. I mean, aside from heading out to the city, where were the road-tripping destinations? After all, not everyone comes here to travel indefinitely. There are others like us. Other ‘workers’ that can only zip away for the weekend for a quick recoup. But how far can you really get in a weekend? Well, we thought we’d buy our own second-hand car and test it out ourselves.. Read more →
Magic. Absolute f&@*ing magic. Every time I think back to that day, I’m in awe of how powerful the female body is; how it can create, birth and sustain life. Almost six months down the track, chillin’ out on vacation in Noosa with our baby girl sleeping in a travel cot we borrowed and I still have these moments where… Read more →
When I read that the Kalalau trail on Hawaii’s oldest island, Kauai, was listed as one of National Geographic’s World’s Best Hikes, I had already decided it was a must-do on our itinerary. We had heard that Kauai was less developed than the other Hawaiian islands and much better suited to those travelers wanting to be closer to pristine nature, untouched beaches and mountain ranges… Read more →
I’ll admit, I went into this thinking it wouldn’t be that good. Some of these touristy sites can be all hype, so I couldn’t help but feed the inner cynic in the lead up to our trip there. Well, I’m about to give you the whole and honest truth. The Cinque Terre hike, between the villages of Monterosso and Vernazza, was… Read more →
Let’s be honest, Oktoberfest doesn’t rouse images of romance. But if you plan it right and know what to expect, it can be a fun adventure the two of you will never forget. ♥ The (Love) Story of Oktoberfest ♥ In fact, did you know Oktoberfest was born from a celebration of love? Well! It all started on October 12, 1810 when Prince Ludwig and Princess… Read more →
Two years of living abroad and I have to say, it never ceases to amaze me the luck I walk into. Two months ago, I knew nothing about Edinburgh. Absolutely nothing. I’d heard a word here and there about a festival, recalled some forgotten conversations about an underground city and google-imaged it a few times, but much like the shock of… Read more →