inspire & inform
Last chance! We’re retiring all of our products! Sign-up for the MEGA sale here to grab them before they’re gone!
[:en]Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.[:]
Two years ago, I lived for a few weeks in Sydney. Although, Sydney wasn’t really my city, given that I’m a Melbourne girl, I fell in love with the neighborhood I was living in; Glebe. Described by the person selling the neighborhood to me ‘Glebe is a little bohemian neighborhood with many bookstores, cafes, and pubs’. (more…)
Every afternoon that I don’t wanna work and need a break, I’m heading into the city from Manly. One of my favorite neighborhoods is Newtown because there’s something to do around the clock. (more…)
As soon as you enter Australia and you start backpacking, you hear people talking about Fraser Island and how amazing it is. But somehow, I waited way too long to travel the East Coast (I blame you Melbourne!), but this winter (or European summer) I finally did it.
Fraser Island is the world’s biggest sand island, and a heritage-listed island in Queensland, Australia. Visiting is a must if you’re close by but there’s only one problem. (more…)
Let’s face it, lying on the beach with a cold drink in your hand is a glorious place to be. But if you fancy doing something a little different, why not go somewhere where you can see some of the world’s most fascinating animal species, and explore a completely different landscape? When people think about vacationing in Africa, they think of popular tourist spots like Marrakech and Cape Town- but why not go for something a little more wild and wonderful instead? Botswana consists of high plateau tablelands with hills and mountains offering spectacular scenery and plenty of great opportunities to see animals too. Here are some of the ways you can encounter animals while you’re visiting. (more…)
Recently I did a trip from Sydney where I live this winter, to Cairns, north Australia by bus, stopping at all major towns and hotspots like Byron Bay, Brisbane and The Whitsundays. But for me it was a very different experience than for most backpackers, because I wasn’t really backpacking. I haven’t been backpacking since the start of this trip, 7 months ago already, and I’m still not backpacking. I turned into a flashpacker. Here are some signs you’re turning into me too:
Ok so we’ve all been there. We have all had a day or two where we think “I really, really just need a break”. Whether it be a particularly hard week at work, stress at home or you’ve just woken up feeling a little like you can’t handle life at the minute, there is usually something that makes us think we need a break. Have a look here if you want to know the signs that you simply cannot ignore (or just need help talking yourself into how much you do need some time off)! (more…)
Juggling work and travel isn’t always easy. Hopefully, these digital nomad tips will help you live the lifestyle more successfully and have more fun doing so… (more…)
The world has so much wonder and joy to offer travelers. From the rainforests of South America to the frozen wastes of Antarctica, most people don’t get to see much of the planet they call home. This is a shame, though. Nowadays, the world is more connected than ever. Going to other countries is affordable if you put in the right work. And, it can be done through a variety of methods. One post can’t cover the entire world, though. So, instead, this post will be going through some of the best ways to see the largest island in the world; Australia. Now, you just have to pack your bags and get out there. (more…)
When you travel to a different country, you want to experience all it has to offer. You want to see the sights, you want to taste the food and you want to fit in with the locals. The more experienced you are with fitting in with the locals, the easier it will be to get a real feel for the country. But, how do you fit in with a community that’s nothing like your own? Here are some tips for making friends with local people in a different country. (more…)
There was a time when travelling the world meant suspending all of our business activities for lengths of time that could prove problematic or even crippling. In the digital age, however, that’s all changing.
Thanks to infrastructural improvements all over the world, the quality and availability of internet access has never been better, meaning that entrepreneurs can become location independent, taking their businesses with them wherever they go. (more…)
If you’re traveling from Sydney to Cairns by bus or car, you will pass a city called Newcastle. It’s Australia’s second oldest city and a favorite weekend getaway from Sydney. Is stopping at Newcastle worth it? And what is there to do? Read along for my experience and top tips. (more…)
If you love traveling, you probably spend a great deal of your planning time budgeting for the journey. You might be prepared to take the bus over a cab, and you might even camp instead of choosing a motel. So when you’ve made up your time to take a luxury vacation to somewhere like Amanyara a luxury Turks and Caicos Resort, to snorkel, swim, and lounge along powdery white beaches, you’re in for a treat. Here are some of the best ways to travel in style:
(more…)