This blog post is all about second impressions in Seattle, Washington and how visiting Fremont and Bainbridge Island made me fall in love with the city even more. If you’re lucky enough to get a second chance at something, don’t waste it. Firstly, how I love the song Hello, Seattle by Owl City. Secondly, a little background on me and this city. Seattle and I first met a year ago. It was two days after Christmas and I had a few days off, so decided to head south from Vancouver to this fellow Pacific Northwest city. I had three days in Seattle,...
This blog post is all about second impressions in Seattle, Washington and how visiting Fremont and Bainbridge Island made me fall in love with the city even more. If you’re lucky enough to get a second chance at something, don’t waste it. Firstly, how I love the song Hello, Seattle by Owl City. Secondly, a little background on me and this city. Seattle and I first met a year ago. It was two days after Christmas and I had a few days off, so decided to head south from Vancouver to this fellow Pacific Northwest city. I had three days in Seattle,...
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My Tour of Music City: How To Spend Two Days in Nashville
December 15, 2014 in North America, Tennessee, USALooking for recommendations on how to spend two days in Nashville? Well, you’ve come to the right place, as I give you a glimpse at my weekend in Nashville itinerary. L.A. to me feels like music industry, and Nashville to me feels like music...
Surprises and The CityPASS in Atlanta
December 10, 2014 in Georgia, North America, USAHere’s my review of the Atlanta CityPASS and the city’s top attractions. Have a Coke and a smile – World of Coca Cola One of the first things I noticed about Atlanta was the sense of community. During my weekend stay, I saw four different charity...
6 Reasons To Love Wilmington, North Carolina
November 17, 2014 in Entertainment, North America, North Carolina, USAIn case you need a reason to visit Wilmington in North Carolina, here are six reasons why I loved the charming riverside city. Post updated October 2018 Wilmington is the town that has been transformed into Tree Hill, Capeside, and now Sleepy Hollow. It instantly...
Australian Expats: 17 Months Away From Home
November 3, 2014 in Expat UpdateHi, y’all! Oh, how I loved the Southern drawl. October was a fantastic month that flew by. I have been thoroughly enjoying seeing all that America has to offer. It is a diverse nation with a lot of friendly people in beautiful cities. Here...
10 Lessons Learned From #BussingUSA So Far
October 23, 2014 in Lifestyle, North America, USAHere are some life lessons I’ve learned so far as I bus across America. My #BussingUSA adventure began on 30th September, when I departed from New York to Boston. I have been on 15 buses so far and have about nine to go (woohoo)....
Australian Expats: 16 Months Away From Home
October 15, 2014 in Expat UpdateSo this update is a little delayed. I’m sorry, but I’ve just been having such a good holiday. Anyway, this is what I got up to in September. Try not to get as exhausted reading it as I did living it! Jasper My September...
One Girl With One Day in Jasper National Park
September 18, 2014 in Canada, Canadian Rockies, North AmericaOnce I stepped out of the train after 19 hours on board – about 18.5 of them in my chair – I felt like a fisherman coming to shore after days at sea. My body was relieved to feel the crisp breeze of the...
Australian Expats: 15 Months Away From Home
September 6, 2014 in Expat UpdateWell, that’s it, I have said farewell to Vancouver for a couple of months while I go explore the massive continent that is North America. August had its highs and lows just like July. The highs made it one of my best months here...
Seattle Budget Travel Guide (Featuring Free Things To Do)
August 28, 2014 in Budget Travel, North America, USA, Washington StateMy Seattle budget travel guide features everything you need to know about saving money while exploring Seattle, including cheap things to do in Seattle and where to stay on a budget. When I first visited Seattle after Christmas last year, I actually felt a...
The VIP Experience at Squamish Valley Music Festival
August 21, 2014 in Canada, Entertainment, North America, VancouverSo I mentioned previously that I was fortunate enough to win two weekend passes and camping to the Squamish Valley Music Festival because I am a Virgin Mobile customer. After the weekend I will stay loyal to Virgin for the rest of my life....
Australian Expats: 14 Months Away From Home
August 7, 2014 in Expat UpdateJuly has breezed by like every other month this year, bringing with it some beautiful summertime weather. It also, unfortunately, had its definite highs and devastating lows. But we have finished with some good news, which I will announce at the end. July: The...
A Beautiful Break at Granville Island Public Market
July 28, 2014 in Canada, North America, VancouverHey there, fellow market lovers! Granville Island, although not technically an island, is a little bit of land jutting into the ocean over the bridge from Vancouver’s CBD. It is easily accessible via the #50 bus from downtown for those of us sans automobiles....