…h my sleeping bag for comfort but that was nothing. People snoring, people coming in drunk, people getting up early and playing with their plastic bags etc. There is a reason the room was cheap huh. Still I battled on and fought my way in for a shower before setting off on a day of exploring. Today was to be extra fun as I was to meet the lovely Cailin […]
…in the first place. They were of course the amazing duo of Suzy (suzyguese.com) and Annie (waywardtraveller.com). Suzy saved me getting lost and met me at my hostel before taking me out into the streets to find a drinking spot. In the end it was her that got us slightly lost, but I could forgive her as she had only just arrived back in Florence herself. Grabbing beers we sat […]
…go once) Girlfriend wanted to return to Singapore a well as see something new The chance to celebrate Christmas in another culture Food, oh glorious food A safe destination for my first trip What followed next was 9 months of travel preparation. From frantic saving to ensure we had enough money to a range of stupid ideas that could only come from someone so green to travel as myself. Looking […]
…eye opening experience and how soon can I do it again”. The experience of combining my first trip overseas with both Christmas and New Years was something I’d also do again in a heartbeat. There is no awkward family moments (sorry family) and your not stuck 2 days before New Years trying to decide what to do. I often found myself comparing everything I saw to back home. The big […]
…all the fun you had of attending it. Needless to say I’d prefer to continue the journey and not settle down with a desk job again. Which do you fear the most, leaving your new life abroad or returning to one at home? Let me know in the comments below as I’d love to know how everyone feels….
…lso be leaving behind my prejudices, attitude and most of all my old life. Come Sunday at about 7am Paris time I’ll be a wide eyed aussie looking to meet new people and explore. Joyed by the fact I’ve conquered my fear and boarded that plane to a country where I don’t know a soul and haven’t a clue just what I’ll see or visit first. Given this new life […]
