People like to see themselves as being adventurous, spontaneous and risk taking... I sure do. Especially whilst travelling or trying to spice up your daily routine, you might adopt mottos like 'always say yes,' 'what have you got to lose,' or 'why not?' And whilst having these spontaneous adventures makes for some pretty memorable times, it … Continue reading The Difference Between Being Adventurous And Being Naive
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5 Ways to Deal With Homesickness This Festive Season
Whilst I may be at home for Summer break, I still have this sick feeling at the bottom of my stomach, reminiscent of home sickness. Why you may ask? Well I'm a firm believer of the saying 'home is where the heart is,' and my heart is scattered across the globe. Whilst most of my … Continue reading 5 Ways to Deal With Homesickness This Festive Season
Why It’s Not So Easy to Drop Everything to Travel the World
Lately I've seen a lot of blogs, posts, quotes, expressions and people saying, 'just drop everything and go, travel the world!'Â Whilst in theory I love the thought of this and wish I could, the bottom line is that there's many of us squeezing in some time on Facebook before after we finish a double shift, … Continue reading Why It’s Not So Easy to Drop Everything to Travel the World
The Hardest Things About Packing (and Moving on in Life)
As the year draws to a close, so does this chapter of my life; living at a university residence. Whilst I've met some incredible people, done some awesome things and drank and awful amount of goon, I'm glad to move onto the next and currently unknown chapter. As I lay on my bed, walls cast … Continue reading The Hardest Things About Packing (and Moving on in Life)
The Things You REALLY Learn at University
University. That big scary thing that you're expected to go to once you finish school and you want a good job. After deferring my university offer for my amazing Gap year in London, I was really torn between returning to Oz to go to that big scary place or stay in London. And tah-dah, I … Continue reading The Things You REALLY Learn at University
I’ve Been (Nearly) Everywhere Man!
These are just some places I've been in the world. I still have many more continents, countries and cities to explore, but this is what I've done so far! Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel to keep up to date with my adventures. Australia Everywhere! Except Tasmania which is definitely on my list … Continue reading I’ve Been (Nearly) Everywhere Man!
How I did my GAP Year in style (London)
I've been asked quite a lot recently about the nitty gritty facts about having my GAP year living and working in London. So, here's the sacred 'how-to' guide for those thinking about having a GAP year in the UK, or just looking for a break. How About Booking Tickets? -Â Â I was completing my HSC when … Continue reading How I did my GAP Year in style (London)
It’s Elementary Darling
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32WlcyR25ok The video above is not how we would traditionally view the epitome of intelligence in the London crime scene since 1887,  Sherlock Holmes. This is a fan made video with nearly 60 000 views and there are hundreds more scattering the internet. You only need to search as far as fanfiction.net to see just how … Continue reading It’s Elementary Darling
Media Keeps on Flowing
What are the differences between dominant flows and contra-flows? Why are contra-flows important? How do they affect us here in Australia? Media has traditionally been dominated by America and Europe due to economic, technological and political power, and rapid advancements in communications. When my parents grew up, they would watch television shows like the Brady … Continue reading Media Keeps on Flowing