Backpacking in Austria (Vienna)

We have now been travelling for over a week of our 5 month journey, and following Zurich and Lucerne in Switzerland we arrived in Vienna, Austria. We took a Swiss Airline flight which was probably the best flight experience I've had for years. Spacious, on time and great service...even got a free chocolate! Vienna is …

Backpacking in Switzerland (Zurich/Lucerne)

For those who havent read my previous post, myself and my boyfriend Luke have quit our jobs and decided to travel around Europe and Asia for 5 months. Our first stop was Zurich, Switzerland. A beautiful and peaceful city full of stunning architecture, it would be difficult to disappoint. If you're into your photography, or …

Time To Get Back On The Road…

I sit here today, 3 years after returning from my adventure of a lifetime in Australia. My lovely boyfriend Luke sits alongside me in our cosy home in Nottingham, relaxing after another hard day's work in the office. Despite feeling comfortable, content and grateful for everything I have, I am ready to get back on …

One Year In Australia – 12 Months In

With just over a week left in Australia, I feel it is time to reflect upon my crazy year of adventure! When I originally planned to take a leap of faith and jet off to the other side of the world, I thought of it as an extended (working) holiday - an escape from facing …

One Year In Australia – 8 Months In

Sometimes things don't quite go to plan. This is a lesson I definitely have learnt in the last few months. Three months after my last blog and I attempted farm work, in which I lasted a pathetic excuse of TWO DAYS (which my housemate pointed out he's had longer nights out). Think what you may, but the dirty bug-ridden …

One Year In Australia – 5 Months In

As I have been living in the beautiful city of Sydney for 5 months now, I felt it was about time I shared the journey I have had so far. I remember like it was yesterday, the day before I arrived at Birmingham airport I visited some of my dearest friends to say our temporary goodbyes. …