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Hayley on Holiday

ABOUT

HELLO 👋🏻

Hi there and welcome to Hayley on Holiday. I am so glad you are here! My name is Hayley Simpson and I am a travel content writer and solo travel blogger based in Australia.

Gothenburg, Sweden. Welcome to the About page for Australian solo travel blogger and travel content writer, Hayley Simpson.

Hello from Gothenburg, Sweden

A little travel blogger background

My 20s pretty much consisted of me moving around from one city to the next and doing whatever job I could to fund my travel addiction. So far my timeline looks like this: Townsville – Brisbane – Vancouver – Melbourne – Vancouver – Melbourne – Townsville. I know, it also exhausts me just looking at it 🤣. I’ve also worked on a food truck, as a barista, at major arenas and stadiums in both Australia and Canada, and even at a Christmas Market!

As for travel adventures, during my 20s I lived overseas, spent three months travelling across North America solo, travelled to Bali about seven times, finally visited every Australian state and territory, and did two separate three month solo trips around the UK and Europe.

Now I’m in my 30s, still travelling as much as possible and living back in my hometown of Townsville. From my home base I work a few different jobs (as per usual): as a travel blogger/freelance travel writer/hospitality worker.

Selfie at Cable Car lookout in Wellington, New Zealand. Welcome to the About page for Australian solo travel blogger and travel content writer, Hayley Simpson.

My 30th birthday present to myself was a trip to Wellington (and Auckland)

I started this blog after I graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism and realised it’s really hard to find a full-time writing job (update: nothing’s changed). So I combined my two loves and Hayley on Holiday was born. I have been travelling solo since I was 18 and I am a big advocate. If I can travel the world solo and on a budget, I believe anyone can.

Why? Well, I’m introverted, I worry constantly about not meeting society’s expectations of what my life should look like, and I am so uncoordinated my old coworker created the #HalesFails hashtag. Yep, life goals right there.

Side profile photo of myself looking towards Edinburgh Castle, glowing in the sunrise light. Welcome to the About page for Australian solo travel blogger and travel content writer, Hayley Simpson.

Enjoying Edinburgh, one of my favourite cities

Where to begin?

If you’re new here, I recommend beginning at my Start Here page. This is where I list my top (and most helpful) blog posts. You can also visit my Press page to have a look at where I’ve been featured around the web.

For collaborations, please contact me at hayleyasimpson [@] outlook [dot] com or visit my Work With Me page.

Alternatively, come say hi over on my social media channels: Facebook | Twitter | Bloglovin’ | Instagram | Pinterest

 

Thank you again for stopping by and reading my travel blog. I hope you’ll stick around!

This is just a Magnetic Island fan account now (so This is just a Magnetic Island fan account now (sorry not sorry). But for real, you won’t regret hiring a kayak and going for a paddle in Horseshoe Bay 😍.
MANLY 🌊 Here’s how I spent a few hours in Ma MANLY 🌊 Here’s how I spent a few hours in Manly on a sunny Sunday: • You have to get the ferry from Circular Quay. The views from the top deck are 😍. • Stroll down The Corso • Check out the markets • Walk to Shelly Beach • Grab a fish burrito for lunch at @chicabonita_sydney • Follow up with ice cream from one of the many ice cream shops! • People watch on the beach 👀. I felt too uncool for Manly but loved it anyway 😂.
Let’s have a moment of appreciation for Horsesho Let’s have a moment of appreciation for Horseshoe Bay sunsets on Maggie - there’s nothing better 😍.
KIAMA ✨ Kiama is my dad’s hometown and such a KIAMA ✨ Kiama is my dad’s hometown and such a good day trip idea from Sydney! Here are some recs: • Go see the Kiama Blowhole and the glistening rockpool, then follow the walking path to the main street. • Do as the locals do and enjoy lunch at @thehungrymonkeyofficial 🤤. • Check out the cool local boutiques along Terralong Street, selling products from several local artisans. • Stop by @thepinespantry for ice cream (and cheese). • Check out the view from Pheasant Point Drive 👏🏻 (my dad also recommended Bombo Headland). Kinda jealous my dad grew up here to be fair 😂.
One final mini highlight reel from my stay at @hip One final mini highlight reel from my stay at @hipottspoint a couple of weeks ago ✨. The views, the breakfast, the location and THAT fluffy bed were all perfection 👌🏻.
✨ VIVID SYDNEY ✨​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ A little selection of @vividsydney highlights. I think my favourite was the light and water show at Darling Harbour 👏🏻.
This sunset from my Harbour View Room at @hipottsp This sunset from my Harbour View Room at @hipottspoint was a showstopper that deserves its own reel 😍. The colours! The sun flare! The VIEW! I couldn’t get enough.
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