Maya Bay is one of the most popular places to visit in Thailand. It was featured in the movie The Beach (2000), starring Leonardo DiCaprio – and due to intense overtourism, it actually shut completely to visitors a few years ago. More recently, it was shut for two months in late 2023 during the monsoon… Read More A Sunrise Trip to Maya Bay in Thailand
Somehow, I’ve been in Australia for six months now. My year Down Under is halfway done! I honestly can’t believe how fast time has gone. I feel like I just landed a few weeks ago! I finished off the East Coast of Australia in Cooktown, and headed west, through the outback and into Northern Territory.… Read More Australia Budget: Month 6 (September 2023)
I decided to visit Thailand on my way from the UK to Australia. I was already planning on stopping in Asia to see my best friend in South Korea, so why not add on another new country? I’d dreamed of Thailand for years, and it did not disappoint! I was on a tight budget, as… Read More How Much Does it Cost to Spend 2 Weeks in Thailand?
The East Riding of Yorkshire is such an underrated part of the country. So many people dismiss it, or focus on the big-name national parks like the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors. But there are some truly stunning and unique places to visit here! If you’re planning a trip to East Yorkshire, this is… Read More The Best Places to Visit in East Yorkshire
Jeju is an island in South Korea, located off the southern tip of the mainland. It’s a very popular holiday destination for Koreans, and (post-covid) international tourism is growing again as well. I visited Jeju for over a week and was blown away – it was totally different from Seoul and what I thought South… Read More What to See and Do on Jeju, South Korea
One of the top things I wanted to do during my trip to South Korea was visited the DMZ. The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ for short) divides North Korea and South Korea, and is one of the most interesting borders around the globe. I visited the DMZ as a daytrip from Seoul – here’s everything you need… Read More Visiting the DMZ in South Korea as a Daytrip From Seoul in 2023
Time flies! I’ve been in Australia for five months now and I can’t believe it. I’ve just about finished up my adventure on the East Coast – which is what I’ve been doing for the past 4.5 months since leaving Sydney. Last month (Month 4, July) was a very cheap month as I was doing… Read More Australia Budget: Month 5 (August 2023)
Modern, clean, safe, and most of all, fun – that’s how I would describe Seoul. I planned on visiting South Korea as one of my best friends lives there (on Jeju island) – I was not expecting to love the city so much! I ended up only having five days here, due to an overbooked… Read More What to Do in Seoul: 5 Days in the South Korean Capital
So, you’ve decided to move abroad and do a working holiday visa in Australia. Congrats! The decision to make the leap and actually go is often the hardest one you’ll make. If you’re planning on moving to Australia on a WHV but are overwhelmed with what comes next, or aren’t sure what you need to… Read More Moving to Oz on a Working Holiday Visa: How to Start Your Life in Australia
Yorkshire is my favorite place in the world, and I’m lucky enough to call it my forever home. After spending so many years exploring this incredible destination, there are some spots that simply make my heart sing. They’re so beautiful, it brings tears to my eyes. They ground me, and remind me just why exactly… Read More The Best Views in Yorkshire
What a month it’s been! This has been my first entire month doing a work exchange in Australia. I did a shorter one last month, but I’ve spent all of July living on Great Keppel Island. It’s an amazing place and I’m in denial that I have to leave in a few days. Part of… Read More Australia Budget: Month 4 (July 2023)
Despite living in Yorkshire for over 6 years, I’m still discovering new places I hadn’t been. With my move to Australia, I decided to tick one major item off my bucket list before I went: I finally visited Spurn Point! This is one of the most unique and incredible places I’ve been to in Yorkshire,… Read More Why You Need to Visit the Spectacular Spurn Point in East Yorkshire
Malham is easily one of my favorite places in the Yorkshire Dales, and in all of Yorkshire itself. With beautiful scenery and great opportunities for hiking, the Dales were at the top of my list when I first moved to Yorkshire. Malham was the first place I visited in the Dales, and it definitely didn’t… Read More What to See in Malham in the Yorkshire Dales
One of the highlights of my trip to Marrakech over Christmas was a day spent exploring the Atlas Mountains. This part of country is relatively easy to access from Marrakech on a guided tour – there are lots of tour operators that offer daytrips to the area. I traveled with my friend on this trip, and… Read More A Daytrip to the Atlas Mountains From Marrakech
Moving abroad is a huge step – I’ve spent over 6 years living in the UK, and now I’ve just moved to Australia for a year! Visas and eligibility requirements will usually determine where you can live abroad (legally and long-term). One of the reasons why so many people come to the Land Down Under… Read More How to Get a Work & Holiday Visa (WHV 462) for Australia in 2023
I decided to visit Marrakech almost on a whim – I had a few days off work over Christmas, I wanted to go to a new country, and I wanted it to be warm. Marrakech had the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport on the dates I wanted (thanks to Skyscanner’s “everywhere” feature!), so off I… Read More How Much Does it Cost to Spend 1 Week in Marrakech?
G’day! Somehow, I’ve been in Australia for three whole months now?! The time is flying for my year Down Under. On this adventure, I’ve been keeping track of all my spending and expenses, to give an accurate snapshot of how much this trip is costing me. The majority of my money goes on three main… Read More Australia Budget: Month 3 (June 2023)
I’ve embarked on my Aussie adventure and as I spend a year in the Land Down Under, I wanted to give an accurate and realistic idea of how much money I spend. I keep track of all my expenses, to share a monthly budget breakdown! Although I do have some expenses each month besides these,… Read More Australia Budget: Month 2 (May 2023)
I landed in Sydney on 28 March 2023, ready to start a year-long whirlwind adventure in Australia! I really had no plan and no idea what I was going to do. But I knew I needed to be quite good with my budget in order to stretch my money as much as possible, and make… Read More Australia Budget: Month 1 (April 2023)
Marrakech was my first trip to Morocco, and to North Africa. It’s a mesmerizing city, absolutely chaotic most of the time but with so much to explore. The food is amazing, and the history and culture is fascinating. I spent about one week in Marrakech, and saw loads of the city over that time! Here’s… Read More What to See and Do in Marrakech, Morocco
