A couple of weeks ago I had an Instagram comment that really annoyed me. It was buried in a lot of text but there it was, staring me boldly in the face: “free travel”. The comment was in regards to content I had been posting in January about my trip to the Middle East, specifically Israel,…
I glanced at the window beside me; a fractured kaleidoscope of colours reflected by the scenery outside. Tiny cracks spider webbing out from the point of impact in the middle crawled across the entire window pane. I wondered what had made the window crack like that. I hoped it was a rock, but I also…
It’s that time of the year: the time to look back and reflect on the good, the bad, and the ugly in the hopes that you are now older and wiser and can eliminate some of those not-so-good bits for the next year (insert snort laugh here). I love doing these little wrap-ups and while…
Tonga was a dream destination for me. The idea of being able to swim with humpback whales blew my mind and I was more than happy to discover those postcard-perfect islands surrounded by clear aqua waters and fringed with soft, white sand. It took me a year to plan and save up for it. But it…
Picture this: a historic castle located in the woods beside a lake. The front of the castle has a stone bridge, spanning the rushing river below and protected by small towers. Once past the bridge, visitors are greeted by a grand entranceway, guarded on either side by statues of Irish wolfhounds. On the lakeside, there…
*Disclaimer: After reading one of my freelance stories, 7till8 sent me a custom wetsuit for consideration of review. All opinions, however, are my own. In 2015 I finally got certified as a scuba diver. It was one of the best things I’ve ever done and I’ve taken advantage of that certification ever since. From Thailand’s…
Hawaii is a vacation dream for many travellers, especially during the cold winter months. Thoughts of tropical breezes, turquoise waves, lush rainforests, and coconut cocktails is enough to get even winter enthusiasts excited. But, while Hawaii maybe be one state, it’s actually made up eight main islands (there are over 130 islands total). Of these…
I didn’t expect to fall in love with Paris. In fact, I didn’t even plan on going during my first trip to Europe. It was only thanks to a seat sale and the promise of Christmas markets that I wound up in France’s capital city. Then, just a few short days later, I left completely…
I glance at myself in the mirror, critically eyeing my outfit. A flowy green top with a high neck and a light white sweater; no cleavage, no shoulders. My pants are also loose; a dark blue elephant style pant that are so popular in Southeast Asia. They don’t hug my curves and my knees are…
Cruising is something that a lot of people are on the fence about. The idea of travelling by boat and exploring several destinations in a relaxing manor is enticing. However, it also comes with a few fears; boredom from being on the water too long, being to slow-paced, or even being too fancy. At least,…