One of the true perils of being a travel addict: how to cope when the supply runs dry and you’re back at home. To be totally honest, despite blogging about travel I don’t have a strong desire to be a full time traveller. I love balancing a life full of travel adventures with my ‘real’ life. […]
Life musings
Save Blanchard Mountain: famous Oyster Dome trail threatened by logging
Usually here on the blog I’m raving about my latest hike, outdoor adventure or weekend getaway. I’m pretty much always jumping up and down about why more people should add Washington State to their USA itinerary. Or encouraging those who already call this beautiful state home to take opportunities to explore it further. But today I need to discuss […]
How to rock a red eye flight
I’m always eager to get the most out of my vacation days – and score the cheapest deals – so that usually means taking a red eye flight to or from my destination. I’ve taken dozens of overnight flights through the years (Sydney-Perth, Sydney-LA, Vancouver-Fiji, Seattle-Boston etc), so I feel like I’ve become a master of the […]
Learning to take a break: a postcard from Deception Pass State Park
Ever have one of those days when your head isn’t in the game? Ever start singing High School Musical whenever you hear the phrase ‘head in the game’? No? Just me? And also probably Zac Efron, I imagine. Today was one of those days. I stared at my laptop screen for hours – all morning […]
Why I prefer off season travel
“You guys should come back in summer. There’s a tonne more people and the weather is awesome”. Tom and I had just spent the last hour sampling botanic-style beers in Chicago’s Ukrainian Village, sheltering from the cold November rain that waited outside. We’d been chatting to the bartender about our travels while he explained the […]
Last time I was in London
I remember the details of the last time I was in London like it was just yesterday. It was Christmas 2009 – only my second trip abroad. Tom and I were spending the holidays with his extended family, and I was meeting them all for the very first time. I distinctly remember feeling so pleasantly at home when […]