Working Holidays :: What You Need To Get Started

If you are thinking of going on a working holiday lots of things will probably run through your head, where do you start, what do you want to do, where do you want to travel? Beyond actually having the visa you might not think about what else you need to get started. So what do you need to work in  other than the visa?

5 of Melbourne's Quirky Hidden City Bars

Melbourne is the land of laneways, so it makes sense that some of the best and quirky little bars in the city are hidden down them too. Boasting little to no signage but great word of mouth. So whether you are looking for a rooftop, a laneway or a hidden cellar there is always something for everyone. Here is a guide to some of my favourites I quite literally stumbled across...

Moving Abroad : Which Australian City Suits Your Your Lifestyle?

Australia is a huge country, it can fit into Europe or North America on a map, with so much choice or where to go and what to see. But what if you want to settle somewhere for a little while? Australia's state capitals are always a good starting point and with each one being so varied from the next how do you know which one is best for you? Today I am breaking down my experience of 5 of the big cities to get you an idea of which is best for your lifestyle.

Australia : See You Soon

687 days. That's how long it has been. 687 days since I changed my life. Since I boarded that first flight bound for uncertainty, for a life that I had never know. For life. That's what Australia gave me, life, or at least a new perspective on it. I never knew when I boarded that first flight how much one person could change in such a small amount of time, but I did. I can barely believe my time here is over however a new adventure calls.

Tasmania - Hobart

Landing in the state capital of Hobart last week was a bit of a chilly departure from my prior adventure in Cairns. If you have been wandering with me over on Instagram you will have seen the shock change there. Landing on a day when the  mountain had snow covered tops, winter was truly setting in but honestly, the chill was a wonderful change as it meant I got to pull out the woolly jumpers and hats.

Noosa - Learn to Surf

One of the many items on any travellers Australian bucket list is a surf lesson, I was no exception. So when I got the time and opportunity in Noosa I booked myself into a morning session at 'Learn to Surf'. Founded by an ex champion surfer and teaching for over 20 years the company has steadily grown.

Noosa - Sunset River Cruise

On recommendation from my friend we took a sunset cruise around the Noosa river. Picking up at Noosaville Jetty and The Sheraton in Noosa Heads the cruise takes 90 minutes with some time pre sunset and post sunset floating happily along the Noosa River and some of her inlets.

Sydney - Blue Mountains

I have wanted to see the blue mountains since discovering them, though I do feel that about a lot of places I uncover in my research hours, so getting to head out and see them with my friend Kay last month was a lovely day out. Even if the start was incredibly early. I chose a day tour for our trip, mainly due to the lack of time we had in which to see everything in Sydney and honestly was happy not to drive on this occasion.

Sydney Coffee - The Grounds of Alexandria

Oh The Grounds... I had been, how shall I put it, stalking the cafe on Instagram for quite a while before my visit so I was more than a touch excited to go. I was not disappointed. I'm not sure what I was expecting exactly, a large cafe with a bit of an outdoor area and lots of plants maybe? What I got was an Alice in Wonderland, down the rabbit hole, feast for the eyes - and soul.

Melbourne - Old Melbourne Goal Ghost Tour

I am the first to admit I have a very, very overactive imagination and that ghost tours really aren't my thing but after attending my first ever ghost tour in Sydney I figured another wouldn't hurt. After our visit to the Old Melbourne Gaol during the day we decided to go and see what it was like after hours for a ghost tour. There are 3 to choose between but with the limited time Kay had left in Melbourne we chose to just pot luck it on the Tuesday night.

Sydney - Hunter Valley

I'm not a wine connoisseur but doing a wine tour in Australia has been reasonably high on my list of things to do while I am still here and with my friend visiting for her birthday, and having a love of wine and cheese, I figured going on a tour for her birthday would be a nice treat for us both. Even if i did book it on the wrong day.

Melbourne - St Kilda Festival

Sunday the 14th of February was probably a day on a lot of peoples minds. All the things the would do and places they would be going, food they would be eating and atmosphere around them.  It was on my mind too. Valentines Day afternoon was spent wandering St Kilda with one of my best Melbourne girls at St Kilda Festival.

Carlton North, Melbourne

On Saturday I joined the IgersMelbourne Group for a wander around Carlton North and a Naughty Boy Cafe InstaShake. I had been looking forward to going to a meet up since I came to Melbourne nearly a year ago now. It was wonderful to meet a new group of photographers and wander the streets in search of shots to suit our tastes.

Melbourne - Happy 2016

2016 is here! Happy New Year wanderlusters, I hope yours is filled with joy, laughter and adventures.  This new years was a bit of an action packed one for me and while it gave it made a proper start to the new year it also ended for me with a bit of drama which I wasn't expecting. To paraphrase my friend Sean, "at least 2016 started with a bang".

The new year was brought in with friends and fun in Melbournes Docklands watching the fireworks go off across the city, lighting up the sky from every angle, it was incredible to watch. Such a surreal moment but so real at the same time. Have you ever felt like that?

I've been trying to decide on New Years Resolutions but as usual I can't quite finalise them so I will do what I normally do and decide on them at the end of January but for today I want to wish you a Happy New Year and ask "What are your New Year Resolutions?"

The Grampians - Reids Lookout and The Balconies

When visiting The Grampians Nadine and I pulled into a lookout not knowing what to expect only to find out I had visited the balconies before, over a year ago, so obviously I couldn't help but take a photo to document the occasion. There is something about reliving my past adventures at the moment that I am enjoying, I suppose I am carrying a huge sense of nostalgia with me.

The Grampians - Mackenzie Falls

At the weekend Nadine and I decided to escape to the Grampians and get out of the city as we were both feeling a little overwhelmed and in need of some time off the grid, on an adventure. We had heard that Mackenzie Falls was the largest waterfall in the state of Victoria and so at a moments notice off we went.

Instagram :: Sept '15

5 Dream Worthy Destinations to Add To Your Bucket List

I have a dream - although it always changes - It is always consistent. My dream is similar to so many of you reading this, I want to see the world. Wanderlust runs in my veins, I got it from my mothers side, so there is nothing I enjoy more that thinking up dreamy locations to visit. Today I want to share with you a few of those breathtaking locations and why they should be on your wish list. 

Melbourne Coffee - Common Ground

Common Ground Coffee on Victoria street is a favourite amoungst my house mates Andy pretty much our local coffee house. I think we consider ourselves lucky we have such a good local cafè nearby. We are often seen here grabbing a coffee on out way into work or before the market on sunday.

Instagrams :: May '15

May started off on a thought note for me but luckily I was reminded "You've Got This". Here is how the rest of my month looked on Instagram.