Essential Travel Products

I’m almost as obsessed with what’s in my pack as to where my pack and I are going.

There are many things everyone knows they when travelling – a good bag, comfortable shoes, a camera and charger… you know, the usual. But there a few things that make trips a little easier. Read on to learn more! 

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She’s Just Not That Into Yoga (And Other Things I Wish I Loved)

If you don't enjoy practicing the downward facing dog when your at home, you won't enjoy it when you're travelling

I don’t like yoga. I’ve tried it, I wish I could like it, but I simply don’t. Blame it on the 7 month pregnant yogi’s at my gym whose nimble bodies makes me feel inadequate, but every time I try yoga I give up. But despite my lack of commitment, I want to be one of those people who love yoga.

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I’m Organising a Group Trip. Am I nuts?

WARNING: Drinking jelly shots will result in making grand plans.

Recently, while under the influence of copious amounts of pear cider, my friends and I decided to plan a beach hopping holiday in Thailand. And, while under the influence of said pear cider, I agreed to organise the whole thing. By my self. For 17 people. Yeah, I’m nuts. 

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Seven in Seven

I promise, I will never sit in Starbucks blogging. Unless they have free wifi...

To celebrate my new MacBook Pro, I am committing myself to writing seven posts in seven days. 

Sounds pretty good hey? Here’s a sneak peak of what to expect….

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Don’t panic, I am still alive!

Just like Nicole Richie I look forward to walking down the street holding my MacBook (photo courtesy of justjarad.buzznet.com)

 

Don’t panic readers, I am still alive! I know, I know, I’ve been gone for a while. But I have a decent reason. You see distaster struck. I knocked my glass of water over my MacBook. Okay, in the scheme of things, that’s not really a disaster, but I did cry.

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5 Reasons to Get on your Bike!

I am obsessed with owning a vintage inspired bicycle!

 

As the weather gets warmer, I have started to get on my bike more and more. The cold winter winds are becoming less frequent and my bike is once again a viable transport option. Here’s my top 5 reasons for riding a bike!

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Guest Post: A Smart Girl’s Guide to the Best Cheap Eats Around the World

Being able to love the world’s cheap eats requires a little understanding.  Embracing the simplicity of street food is important.  We’re talking cheap and cheerful, a backpacker’s heaven, so please don’t hand over a dollar and expect gourmet excellence.  You pay for what you get – most of the time.

The thing is, every so often, you’ll pay a little and get a whole lot more in return.  The secret to finding the world’s best cheap eats is to eat your way through every market, every back street, every hawker and every ‘dai pai dong’ on earth.  Never be afraid to try something for the first time, because it could turn out to be the best thing you’ve ever tasted.

As the author and editor of The Smart Girl’s Travel Guide, it’s been my life mission to eat my way around the globe.  As a self confessed over-eater (luckily with a great metabolism), I can say that I’ve found some of the best cheap eats around the world. Here I share some of my favourites…..

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