It’s been a few weeks since I talked about the epic road trip I was about to take, and I have since then traveled, returned and recovered from the excitement. Furthermore, I’ve had time to actually reflect on all the amazing experiences I had up and down the Australian east coast, and one incredible place I visited that stands out was Fraser Island.
Not wanting to try and… Read more September 2nd, 2010
There’s Something Special About Fraser Island
It’s been a few weeks since I talked about the epic road trip I was about to take, and I have since then traveled, returned and recovered from the excitement. Furthermore, I’ve had time to actually reflect on all the amazing experiences I had up and down the Australian east coast, and one incredible place I visited that stands out was Fraser Island.
Not wanting to try and… Read more 
August 10th, 2010
When an Itinerary is Necessary
I hate planning itineraries, and I hate being confined to a limited amount of time. Open-ended is the way I roll.
In the “How I Travel” series of articles for BootsnAll, the first five platform writers were interviewed, and this is a direct quote that I gave. I really feel a bit stressed when it comes to planning a day-to-day itinerary that may or may not depend on… Read more August 9th, 2010
Apologies to Christchurch
Look, Christchurch, about all that anti-New Zealand talk I gave earlier: it’s not you, it’s me. I said those things before I ever got a chance to know you… the real you. Because with so many cafes and bars, and cafe/bars, one could say that you are actually kind of cool. Who was I to judge?
But it was a week, and while I at first wanted only… Read more July 17th, 2010
Hey, New Zealand, I’m Just Not That Into You
It’s like the tourism Gods were punishing me. Last Wednesday at pub trivia, I let my true feelings about my upcoming trip to New Zealand come out. See, New Zealand and I have a relationship that is based on convenience rather than passion; it’s never really been on my list of places to see, and believe me, there are very few countries that aren’t on that list. For… Read more July 9th, 2010
International Relationships: Does someone always lose?
In a recent discussion with friends that have foreign partners, it came up that someone always has to lose in an international relationship.
I guess this post is a little near and dear to my heart seeing how I’m in an international relationship, and I sure do know quite a few foreign girls that are currently residing in Australia because of their Aussie guys. What is it with Aussie guys… Read more June 30th, 2010
Is travel all sunshine, lollipops and rainbows?
Travel, and more specifically long-term travel, is often idolized and imagined as this blissful freedom where problems never occur, and happiness roams as free as the air you breathe. If you’re like me, just thinking about hitting the open road right now is giving you a warm feeling inside – one almost so consuming that you can’t possibly think of any better type of freedom and adventure than that.… Read more June 25th, 2010
Happy Cow Hip Bag Review: My New Fashionable Travel Bag
A big problem for me when traveling is finding items that are both practical and cute at the same time to take along, such as a purse or bag for daily travel life on the move. That’s where the Happy Cow Leather Hip Bag has made my life easier as it is not only stylish, but also a safe, hands-free storage option that I’m never going to just “forget… Read more June 22nd, 2010
Fave Posts Part 3: Food Adventures
I’ve definitely had my fair share of food adventures around the world, some better than others. Of course, I’ve never eaten fried spiders or bug pizzas or even octopus on a stick, but there have been a few good posts that have come along the way.
Gelati Superheroes December 18, 2007 – This was a post reminiscing my first trip abroad in Italy in high school. A… Read more June 14th, 2010
How Travel Blogging Has Benefited My Life
I was feeling a bit philosophical lately after doing some of those recap posts, such as the Story of Brooke vs. the World. My mind got to thinking about why I’m even in this whole blogging business, and if it is worth continuing (not that I could really give it up). There’s a mad rush in the travel community to build up followers and get the hits and become… Read more June 10th, 2010
Fave Posts Part 2: The Strange or Shocking
Sometimes, when I look at where I’ve been, I think I have a problem. You went to live in Ukraine and Kyrgyzstan? Why not spend 10 months in Greece instead? Well, then maybe my life wouldn’t have been so interesting, right? I definitely wouldn’t have these little jewels of experiences to share with the world. Behold: the strange or shocking moments from my travels around the world.
