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THAILAND | Monday, 27 Oct 2014 | Views [554]
I was a little disappointed with myself yesterday when I discovered there was a cooking school that did classes AND home-stay. The idea of it fit my original intention for this holiday so exactly, I couldn't help but kick myself mentally. I was really ... Read more >
Tags: chiang mai, cities, reflections, thailad
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 6 Oct 2014 | Views [605]
A year ago, I was in a small Nepali village called Junbesi, in the foothills of the Himalayas.
My picture of life had been completely distorted then. I was beginning to part ways with my partner of nearly 4 years, someone I had relied on for comfort ... Read more >
Tags: australia, reflections
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 21 Apr 2014 | Views [1389]
I just finished Walter Mitty. Although it's not one of my favourite movies, I do like it. A few of my friends recommended that I watch it because he travels to some gorgeous places of the world, in it.
I didn't really quite know what to expect. He ... Read more >
Tags: nepal, reflections, trekking
AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 25 Mar 2014 | Views [707]
I miss Rio.
http://vimeo.com/61551896
Tags: australia, reflections
AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 25 Mar 2014 | Views [512]
This time last year I think I was having an impromptu big night out with my new friend Marianne in Montreal. Today, I spent my night with a run, cooking and doing CPD.
In a couple of days, I would have been in NYC last year. I definitely miss ... Read more >
Tags: australia, reflections
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 17 Mar 2014 | Views [851]
I attended a friend's birthday gathering this weekend. I didn't know a lot of the people there personally but my friend, being so impressed with my travelling, didn't hesitate to share what I did last year with everyone I met. I think most people didn't ... Read more >
Tags: australia, reflections
AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 9 Mar 2014 | Views [635]
I miss Istanbul. I miss their amazing breakfasts. I miss the cay that's always there. I miss tiny cups of potent coffee served in fancy silverware. I miss the fresh bread that's so easily attainable. I miss being fed all this awesome tasting food for ... Read more >
Tags: australia, cities, reflections
AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 8 Feb 2014 | Views [679]
That is my current challenge. Before coming back to Brisbane, I'd decided that I'd like to avoid owning a car mainly because of the costs associated with having one, especially when it's not being used daily. A lot of people think it's quite a challenge ... Read more >
Tags: australia, reflections
AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 5 Feb 2014 | Views [552]
We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first time. TS Eliot
How apt is this quote from the great TS Eliot? It's my first day back in Brisbane. It might be ... Read more >
Tags: australia, reflections
MALAYSIA | Monday, 3 Feb 2014 | Views [579]
I think it's finally begun to really hit me that it's time to head back. It's my last day before I travel back to Australia. I'm packing and I'm really sad.
As I look through my wardrobe deciding which items to bring back, it's the dresses that trigger ... Read more >
Tags: malaysia, reflections
CZECH REPUBLIC | Saturday, 25 Jan 2014 | Views [565]
I'm leaving Prague today for my last two days in Istanbul before heading back to Malaysia. My calendar tells me today marks the 12th month anniversary of when I left Oz.
It's been an unbelievable year.
Tags: czech republic, reflections
CZECH REPUBLIC | Thursday, 16 Jan 2014 | Views [797]
Prague just continues to amaze me. And life just continues to surprise me. Something like today where I was completely blown away at Vysehrad, where this beautiful city was prophesised. I hadn't expected too much of it, having seen it on a boat cruise ... Read more >
Tags: cities, czech republic, europe, friends, outdoors, random strangers, reflections, turkey, winter
MALAYSIA | Friday, 3 Jan 2014 | Views [595]
Tomorrow I start my 3-week so trip back to Istanbul and Prague (and beyond?). :) I realise that I really do despise packing. I can't imagine how terrible and last minute my pack back to Australia will be! It will be epic!:-S
Tags: malaysia, reflections
MALAYSIA | Wednesday, 1 Jan 2014 | Views [591]
2013 - what a year. Not just a year of travelling, but a year of adventure, achieving goals, reflections and learning. I want to bring these lessons I've learned into the new year.
1. It always seems impossible until it's done.
2. Happiness is ... Read more >
Tags: malaysia, reflections
MALAYSIA | Monday, 30 Dec 2013 | Views [1579]
This is something quite personal that I'd like to share. I wrote this a couple of days ago.
This is advice for me today:
Count your blessings when you're feeling sorry for yourself. Look at what you have, not at what you don't have.... Read more >
Tags: malaysia, reflections
MALAYSIA | Wednesday, 25 Dec 2013 | Views [730]
It's Christmas night here in KK, Malaysia, and everyone has gone to bed. It is merely 10.30pm and bedtime is usually at midnight - earliest! I can't believe it as much as I can't believe it's actually Christmas. Time really does fly...
I'm celebrating ... Read more >
Tags: christmas, family, malaysia, reflections
MALAYSIA | Saturday, 7 Dec 2013 | Views [369]
You know you are fully on vacation when you really can't recall the name of that dispensary system you use and hate so much at work.
Tags: reflections
MALAYSIA | Friday, 6 Dec 2013 | Views [506]
I feel so compelled to share this story by National Geographic photographer, Aaron Huey. I've been following Aaron on Instagram (user ID argnonautphoto) ever since I stumbled upon a photo of his of Ama Dablam. It was, shortly after I returned from my ... Read more >
Tags: himalayas, mountains, nepal, reflections, trekking
MACAU | Tuesday, 26 Nov 2013 | Views [407]
When I was in Nepal, I repetitively said that it would be my last trekking adventure. I was over it. The hard work, the sweat, the dirt and having to wake up to all that everyday. As I took my first step into Lukla (our last village) and my final ... Read more >
Tags: reflections, trekking
MALAYSIA | Wednesday, 20 Nov 2013 | Views [488]
I can't believe this is my 100th story! It's been nearly a month since I've been back in Malaysia after Nepal. Ever since I got here, I find people can't resist the urge to ask me, "Where's your next destination?" I found myself having trouble answering ... Read more >
Tags: food, malaysia, reflections
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