" The backpacking lifestyle is gloriously simplistic. Take the bare minimum, and after a few days on the road you will forget that you've been wearing the same clothes every day since you left..."Read the full article here
Top 10 things I wish I knew before traveling Europe
" The backpacking lifestyle is gloriously simplistic. Take the bare minimum, and after a few days on the road you will forget that you've been wearing the same clothes every day since you left..."Read the full article here
Japan neither here nor there - ancient traditions nestled beneath electrifying modernity
Read the full article from the magazine Geochic here
7 Sydney landmarks you simply must see
"Hyde Park is an activity for a final afternoon in Sydney. Take a stroll through Australia's oldest botanical park, which is surprisingly situated in the middle of a downtown business district. Feel the sun creeping through the cool fig trees to warm your face as you pass lazy lovers canoodling, old men reading the Sydney Morning Herald, soap bubbles floating through the air and joggers zipping past. With a local, friendly, urban vibe..."Read the full article here
Living in Germany and picking up the language day by day
"I did an abroad stint in Bavaria, south of Germany, a few years back. With (what I thought at the time) was a 'decently solid' foundation of the language, I soon realised that I had so much more to learn..."Read the full article via Live Seasonal here
Volunteering in Vanuatu
"Many people seem to contemplate volunteering at at least one point during their lives. My story is unique because I got to know the island and the locals before journeying there, and on arrival it was as if we had known each other for years..."Read the full article here via Live Seasonal
Where to stay in Singapore for every traveler
Read the full article here
"For many, Singapore is well known for its exotic culture and lifestyle, and luxurious 5-star hotels. However for other travelers, Singapore may represent street food, late night live music and cheaper hosteling accommodation. Regardless of your budget or style, different pockets of the city are bound to suit your needs and leave you breathless..."
Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball
"Baseball is undoubtedly the most popular sport in the US. The game is played at 30 stadiums across the country and seeing a game is almost like a rite of passage for young Americans. One of the biggest and best stadiums is in LA, home to the Dodgers. Hosting huge crowds, mascots, entertainment, hot dog stands and plenty of opportunities.."
Read the full article via Treksavvy here
Santa Monica Pier
"Santa Monica beach is a classic example of the glamorous Los Angeles lifestyle; surf, sun and style. You can meet friends or relax here, but there's always something going on. It's not a simple 'beach' - Santa Monica has an atmosphere that encapsulates LA perfectly - easy going, chilled out and friendly..."Read the full article via Treksavvy here
Travel love affairs - fleeting, exotic and unforgettable
"It began in a hurried blur of heightened intimacy and passion...long nights out in foreign places, an accent that made me go weak at the knees and an instant physical attraction...but then I blinked, it was over, and he was gone"
- Australian woman talking about her American partnerRead the full article here
February @ Sabbatical (part one)
A micro-blogging platform where I upload pictures, give travel tips and advice and share experiences. February focuses on Australian and a little bit of Asian travel.
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Encountering snakes when hiking in Australia
Take a walk on the wild side...
They don't comply to safety standards...
The best way to travel Australia
Guess where...?
Encountering snakes when hiking in Australia
Take a walk on the wild side...
They don't comply to safety standards...
The best way to travel Australia
Aussie slang will get you everywhere in Sydney
"So you
think you can speak English? If you're headed to Sydney for a holiday it's
important to point out that Australian-English is a whole lot different than
the English you know so well. We're not just talking about the accents (oh, the
accents)"
Traveling fun for the whole family in Sydney
“Are
you tired of dragging bored children around foreign cities? Are your hopes of
educating them about the world slowly fading? Family holidays seriously
dampened as children start to despise the boring heritage sites you drag them
to? You need not worry. Sydney is jam-packed with family-friendly ways to
entertain children and a visit here is bound to have parents breathing sighs of
relief…”
Some things to know for first timers to Sydney
"If it’s your first time visiting Sydney, you may be ready to
jump off your airplane and dash out of the airport quicker than you can say
‘G’day mate.’ But there are a few things you might want to know first..."
History of the iconic Sydney Opera House
"So you think you can speak English? If
you're headed to Sydney for a holiday it's important to point out that
Australian-English is a whole lot different than the English you know so well.
We're not just talking about the accents (oh, the accents)"
Getting the most out of Sydney on a budget
"Sydney
is an exquisite city filled with color, vibrancy, exciting attractions and a
tempting easy-going lifestyle that attracts millions of people every year.
Unfortunately, it’s also expensive. Attractions, food and accommodation can all
rack up, as the cost of living in Sydney is high..."
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