The reality of a long distance relationship
This blog post was originally published in February 2014 and I’ve updated it in 2021 to make it more current (I talked about WhatsApp…
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How To Get a Canadian Working Holiday Visa
This will be mainly aimed at people applying from the UK, but the process is almost the same for other countries on the IEC…
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The Return to Norwich: Lessons Learnt at University
Going back to a place you’ve been before can often be difficult. It can also be amazing. You’re reminded of memories, the good and…
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An Australia Travel Playlist
Ok, so here’s the deal. I’ve been wanting to do a playlist post for a while now relating to what I’ve listened to on…
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How I Learnt to Grow Up and Appreciate Travel
My parents must be confused. I was a grumpy little whatsit when I was younger on our holidays. And now I keep a travel…
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Cities are my Boyfriends
Cities are like relationships. I meet a place, get some first impressions – like I would a boy. I get to know a place,…
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Join Me In… Acland Cake Shop, Melbourne
Somewhere in St Kilda, tucked away in a warm, cozy froth of whipped cream and succulent fruity tarts, is Acland Cake Shop/Acland Cakes. It…
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5 Things Nobody Tells You About Studying Abroad
Deciding to go and study abroad is a daunting thing. You were eager to join university, you’ve found your steps… and then you leave…
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Reverse Culture Shock: what you never expected
I’m not making it up, I promise. Ok, I admit, until I go to Boston/Cape Cod in LESS THAN THREE WEEKS, I don’t have…
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How (not) to be classy at a wine tasting
Correct me if I’m wrong, but wine tasting is generally considered to be quite a sophisticated activity. Meandering along those wine trails from vineyard…
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