• Home
  • About
    • Press
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
  • Categories
    • Accommodation
    • Books
    • Budget Travel
    • Food
    • Lifestyle
      • Entertainment
    • Packing Lists and Tips
    • Solo Travel
    • Working Abroad
  • PLACES
    • Asia
      • Bali
      • Japan
      • Malaysia
      • Singapore
      • Vietnam
    • Australia
      • New South Wales
        • Sydney
      • Queensland
        • Brisbane
        • Cairns
        • Magnetic Island
        • Townsville
      • Tasmania
      • Victoria
        • Melbourne
      • Western Australia
    • Canada
      • Vancouver
    • Europe
      • Austria
      • Belgium
      • Croatia
      • Czech Republic
      • France
      • Germany
      • Greece
      • Hungary
      • Ireland
      • Lithuania
      • Netherlands
      • Slovakia
      • Slovenia
      • United Kingdom
    • USA
      • California
      • Hawaii
      • Nevada
      • New York
      • North Carolina
      • Oregon
      • South Carolina
      • Tennessee
      • Washington State
  • RESOURCES
  • Work With Me
    • Content Writing Services
    • PORTFOLIO
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • Nav Social Icons

  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • About
    • Press
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
  • Categories
    • Accommodation
    • Books
    • Budget Travel
    • Food
    • Lifestyle
      • Entertainment
    • Packing Lists and Tips
    • Solo Travel
    • Working Abroad
  • PLACES
    • Asia
      • Bali
      • Japan
      • Malaysia
      • Singapore
      • Vietnam
    • Australia
      • New South Wales
        • Sydney
      • Queensland
        • Brisbane
        • Cairns
        • Magnetic Island
        • Townsville
      • Tasmania
      • Victoria
        • Melbourne
      • Western Australia
    • Canada
      • Vancouver
    • Europe
      • Austria
      • Belgium
      • Croatia
      • Czech Republic
      • France
      • Germany
      • Greece
      • Hungary
      • Ireland
      • Lithuania
      • Netherlands
      • Slovakia
      • Slovenia
      • United Kingdom
    • USA
      • California
      • Hawaii
      • Nevada
      • New York
      • North Carolina
      • Oregon
      • South Carolina
      • Tennessee
      • Washington State
  • RESOURCES
  • Work With Me
    • Content Writing Services
    • PORTFOLIO
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • Nav Social Icons

Hayley on Holiday

Australian Solo Female Travel Blogger

  • About
  • Destinations
  • Work With Me
  • Contact
Home // Books

Books

Audiobook of City of Girls displayed on phone and sitting in an opened book.

Books, Lifestyle · June 29, 2020

The 11 Best Books I’ve Read So Far in 2020

Here are the best books I’ve read so far in 2020. Historical fiction, memoirs and romance novels included. Although I love escaping to different cities, I have also always loved escaping through books. In case you don’t follow me on…

Read More

Holding up one of my favourite Australian novels

Books, Lifestyle · May 3, 2020

Escape to Australia Through My Favourite Australian Novels

Read one of my favourite Australian novels to escape to Australia without leaving your home. This blog post idea came to me one afternoon as I was brainstorming alternative travel topics. Surprisingly I read more Australian novels when I was…

Read More

My Favourite Contemporary Romance Novels

Books, Lifestyle · April 19, 2020

For a Different Kind of Escape, Here are My Favourite Contemporary Romance Novels

Here’s a comprehensive list of the best contemporary romance novels I’ve read in 2019 and 2020 (so far). Take it from me – you won’t be able to put them down! Besides travel, books (particularly contemporary romance novels) and TV…

Read More

Sunset views in Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Hayley Lately · January 3, 2020

Hayley Lately // December 2019

Welcome back to Hayley Lately. Each month, this is where I chat about my life and what I’ve been up to. Keep reading to discover the book I couldn’t put down, my new favourite show and the best things I ate…

Read More

Snowy views of the township of Hallstatt, Austria

Hayley Lately · December 2, 2019

Hayley Lately // November 2019

Welcome back to Hayley Lately. Each month, this is where I chat about my life and what I’ve been up to. Keep reading to discover the book I couldn’t put down, my new favourite show and the best things I ate…

Read More

Side profile photo of myself looking towards Edinburgh Castle, glowing in the sunrise light. (tips for solo female travellers)

Hayley Lately · November 1, 2019

Hayley Lately // October 2019

Welcome back to Hayley Lately. Each month, this is where I chat about my life and what I’ve been up to. Keep reading to discover the book I couldn’t put down, my new favourite show and the best things I ate…

Read More

Enjoying the view in Hamburg, Germany

Hayley Lately · October 2, 2019

Hayley Lately // September 2019

Welcome back to Hayley Lately. Each month, this is where I chat about my life and what I’ve been up to. Keep reading to discover the book I couldn’t put down, my new favourite show and the best things I ate…

Read More

Enjoying the view at Kelingking Beach on Nusa Penida in Bali, Indonesia

Hayley Lately · September 2, 2019

Hayley Lately // August 2019

Welcome back to Hayley Lately. Each month, this is where I chat about my life and what I’ve been up to. Keep reading to discover the book I couldn’t put down, my new favourite show and the best things I ate…

Read More

Sunset views from Eureka Skydeck/Eureka Tower in Melbourne, Australia

Hayley Lately · July 5, 2019

Hayley Lately // June 2019

Welcome back to Hayley Lately. Each month, this is where I chat about my life and what I’ve been up to in Melbourne. Keep reading to discover the book I couldn’t put down, my new favourite show and the best Melbourne eats….

Read More

Pidapipo in Melbourne

Hayley Lately · May 1, 2019

Hayley Lately // April 2019

Welcome back to Hayley Lately. Each month, this is where I chat about my life and what I’ve been up to in Melbourne. Keep reading to discover the book I couldn’t put down, my new favourite show and the best Melbourne eats….

Read More

Ride the Cable Car in Wellington, New Zealand (Wellington travel guide)

Hayley Lately · April 1, 2019

Hayley Lately // March 2019

Welcome back to Hayley Lately. Each month, this is where I chat about my life and what I’ve been up to in Melbourne. Keep reading to discover the book I couldn’t put down, my new favourite show and the best Melbourne eats….

Read More

Melbourne sunset

Hayley Lately · February 4, 2019

Hayley Lately // January 2019

Welcome back to Hayley Lately. Each month, this is where I chat about my life and what I’ve been up to in Melbourne. Keep reading to discover the book I couldn’t put down, my new favourite show and the best Melbourne eats….

Read More

  • Page 1
  • Page 2
  • Page 3
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 6
  • Next →

Primary Sidebar

looking for something?

About Me
Hey honey! I’m Hayley – an Aussie solo travel blogger living it up in tropical North Queensland. I’m here to help you travel boldly, solo, and on a budget. Let’s chase freedom and explore this beautiful world together!

join the club!

Travel Resources

Travel Resources

- Flights: Easily compare & book cheap flights on Booking.com.
- Accommodation: I'm team research & comparing Hostelworld & Booking.com.
- Tours: Viator & GetYourGuide are my go-tos.
- Travel insurance: Don’t forget to organise travel insurance before your trip.
- Money: A Wise card equals low fees & high exchange rates.
- eSIM: Use Sim Local & the code HOLIDAY10 for 10% off.

categories

fresh blog posts

The Ultimate Rottnest Island Day Trip Guide for Solo Travellers

The Ultimate Rottnest Island Day Trip Guide for Solo Travellers

The Best Margaret River Winery? Discover Passel Estate

The Best Margaret River Winery? Discover Passel Estate

How to Get from Bali Airport to Sanur (2026 Guide)

How to Get from Bali Airport to Sanur (2026 Guide)

Best Magnetic Island Tours in 2026 (20+ Excellent Tour Ideas)

Best Magnetic Island Tours in 2026 (20+ Excellent Tour Ideas)

Best eSIM for Bali in 2026 – Ultimate Sim Local Review

Best eSIM for Bali in 2026 – Ultimate Sim Local Review

Posing in a walkway lit by lanterns in Sanur, Bali, Indonesia (entry requirements for Bali).

Work With Me

Copyright © 2026 Hayley on Holiday · Theme by 17th Avenue