Reading Time: 2 minutes Wattamolla Beach: A Hidden Lagoon, Waterfall & Escape from Sydney When my boss called Wattamolla his favourite childhood beach, I pictured a quiet hidden cove. Instead, I arrived to a crowded weekday scene. After spending the day there I can now see why it draws in such a big crowd. 🏔️ […]
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Reading Time: 5 minutes Hello! It’s been a while… Before getting into this post I just wanted to say that I am sorry for the big gap in posting but there are good reasons to why I haven’t posted in 3 months (yikes). More on this at the end of the post. A Week in
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Reading Time: 5 minutes *All links are no longer affiliate links! For the Curious but in a hurry 🏃♂️💨 In this post, I’ll walk you through my personal experience hiking Guatemala’s famous active volcano — Acatenango 🌋. I’ve structured it as a one-stop shop for everything you need to know if you’re planning your own
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Updated: 23 June 2025 Reading Time: 3 minutes If you search the title of this post online, there are many different blogs that cover this topic. However, none seem to offer a methodical, “first-principles approach” to making friends on the road. Throughout this post, I’m going to attempt to highlight actionable tips that have helped
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Updated: 24 June 2025 Reading Time: 2 minutes So you’ve planned your trip but now need to pack. Don’t worry I got you covered 😎. As of writing this, I’ve travelled to 19 countries through everything from sub-zero cold, to tropical heat. Using setups ranging from two massive suitcases to a single 30L backpack. So
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Updated: 24 June 2025 Read Time: 5 minutes If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve already decided that solo travel is worth it. The freedom, the chance to discover more about yourself, and the personal growth that comes with it are just a few of the many rewards of going away alone for the first
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Updated: 30 June 2025 Reading Time: 5 minutes ⛰️ Key Details: 📍 Location: Taroko Gorge – 972, Taiwan, Hualien County, Xiulin Township 🏨 My Hostel in Hualien: Dumbo Hostel Hualien (formally On My Way Hualien Hostel) 🚗 Getting There: Catching the express train from Taipei is around 2.5 hours, train schedule can be found on
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Key Details 🏔️ 📍 Location: Kurnell Point Lookout 🚗 Getting There: Kurnell NSW 2231, if you don’t have access to a car, you can catch a bus! Take the 987 from Cronulla Train Station and get off at Balboa St at Prince Charles Pde A Quiet Place, Tucked Away 🌊 I
Updated: 24 June 2025 Read Time: 5 minutes For the Curious (but in a hurry) 🏃♂️💭 🏕️ This post takes you through the Main Range Track (anti-clockwise) to Mount Kosciuszko (Australia’s highest peak) in a day. Along the way, I share reflections on friendship, slowing down, and the rare clarity that comes when you unplug.
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Updated: 30 June 2025 Reading Time: 4 minutes Disclaimer: This is NOT sponsored and I have no personal connection to URBNSURF. Key Details ⛰️ 📍 Location: URBNSURF – 15 Hill Rd, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 🚗 Getting There: Car park with 2 hours free parking, otherwise its a 30 minute walk from Olympic Park
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