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 it behind for half a year/a year, plunging yourself into something entirely new. Again. I think it takes a certain kind of person to take the risk and get out there. … Continue reading
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Surfing in England: what doesn’t kill you…
What? Can you even surf in England? Are you crazy? – What I usually hear. We’ve all got the image in our minds. Blonde tousled hair, tanned, toned (this is man or woman by the way), most probably Californian or Australian. Kelly Slater (minus the hair…), Stephanie Gilmore (my girl crush), Alana Blanchard (the girl … Continue reading
Bali But Better
Bali’s one of those places where you dream of the perfect fine-sand beaches, lying in a hammock sandwiched between palm trees overlooking the almost sickeningly shimmering clear sea. So perfect it’s heart-wrenching. Thing is, you have to find this Bali. It’s out there, but when I went there with my boyfriend, we didn’t see as … Continue reading
Bali: the Aussie migration for the winter
Going to Bali was one of the first places I’ve visited/things I’ve done before my sister, Tanya. A shameful, selfish boast of a beginning to a blog entry, but I really can’t help but be a little bit proud ;) First thing I noticed about Bali: it smelt GOOD. What I loved about Bali was … Continue reading
What? Australia isn’t always hot?!
Melbourne has frozen over. This might be a bit of an exaggeration, but it’s 16 degrees and I haven’t felt this cold in a while. I understand that all you Englishmen/women will hate me a little bit for saying this, and I’m going to go ahead and join you in that. I’ve lost my ability … Continue reading