Mongolia is one of those countries that's on everybody's bucket list, but not many people actually seem to visit. For those travellers on a budget, it's an expensive destination because it's almost impossible to get around with public transport (it doesn't really exist outside of the capital city), so you'll need to book a tour.... Continue Reading →
A winter road trip in Iceland
Iceland, the land of fire and ice, is one of the most beautiful countries I've ever been to. Think vast plains and active volcanoes, snowy mountains and black sand beaches, ancient history and a landscape that inspired some eerie folklore. While it’s best visited in the summer if you want rolling green hills and a... Continue Reading →
10 movies to awaken your wanderlust
I previously wrote a list of songs and books to awaken your wanderlust, but we all love a good movie. And what traveller doesn't love a film that will inspire them to go on another adventure? Whether it's hiking through mountains, driving across an entire country, or falling in love in a new city. Here... Continue Reading →
14 songs to awaken your wanderlust
I previously wrote a list of books and movies to awaken your wanderlust, but sometimes all I want is sit somewhere beautiful, put my headphones on and listen to some music that can awaken my wanderlust. Here are a few songs that I can count on when I'm feeling a bit lost, and the lyrics that inspire me. 🎵🎵🎵... Continue Reading →
New Year’s Eve in Sydney: How to get the best view for free
For some, New Year's Eve is a special night; you get dressed up, go to a party, drink champagne, #newyearnewme. For others, it's just an excuse to get drunk and break those new year resolutions before they've even begun, don't act like you don't all do that occasionally. As a bartender, I've always been stuck... Continue Reading →
Choose Bambu Backpackers for your budget stay in Perth
Perth is the largest city in Western Australia and the most isolated city in the world. There's plenty to keep you busy, however, and you'll need a place to rest your head at the end of a long day. If you're looking for budget accommodation in the heart of the city with plenty of free... Continue Reading →
How one girl created Soi 55 Lifestyle to help her travel the world
As a long term traveller, every now and again I have one of those moments. I like to call it a quarter-life crisis, I'm sure you know the ones. Where you start questioning your entire existence: What am I doing with my life? Where is this path taking me? Did I make the right choice... Continue Reading →
25 reasons to visit Western Australia
Western Australia is massive. It covers 2,529,875 km2, or one third, of Australia, that's seriously huge. If it was its own country it would be in the Top 10 biggest countries in the world, you could fit England inside it 20 times, or Texas 4 times. Most of the population lives in Perth which is... Continue Reading →
A Western Australia Road Trip: Geraldton and the Pinnacles Desert
After driving around 1,300km north in 8 days to swim with whale sharks it was finally time to turn around and make our way back home as fast as possible so Nigel the Nissan didn't cost us any more money. It was an impossibly long, boring and uneventful drive made marginally more exciting with the random... Continue Reading →