Tag Archives: Backpacking
Reflections on the end of an adventure…
I’m not really the sentimental type but I think it would be remiss of me not to reflect just a little bit on the last 8 months. So here’s a quick end of trip report! The top highlight: The overarching highlight, … Continue reading
Dorm Living – Sleep Essentials
As a solo traveller staying in a dorm room is one of the easiest ways to meet people, it also however comes with some challenges, lack of space and sharing a bathroom with strangers being the main ones! I’m not … Continue reading
Auckland Again.
I had a night in Auckland before meeting up with Mum and Dad again for our journey back to Sydney. I’d been a little laid back in booking my accommodation and all the places that I wanted to stay were … Continue reading
The Digital Traveller
Earlier this week I researched and booked a hostel room on http://www.hostelbookers.com on my iPod Touch whilst lying on the beach. It seemed far too easy, lazy even, but also so very convenient and comforting. Three days ago I FaceTimed … Continue reading
Packing Light?
All the travel blogs sensibly tell you to pack light, promoting the two by two rule, i.e. take two t-shirts, wear one and wash one. Now anyone who has travelled with me on work or pleasure knows that I am … Continue reading
Adventures in life, travel and teaching 