You’ve all seen the Instagram posts that show the shining blue water and towering peaks of lakes in the Canadian Rockies! I’m sure you’ve also thought to yourself, “That can’t be real! The water isn’t really that blue!”. But, the lakes here in Canada are just that, stunningly blue and surrounded by the rugged wilderness of the Rocky Mountains. These lakes are mainly glacier fed, icy cold and absolutely picture perfect. I love spending time going from one amazing lake to the next, checking out the ... Read the Post
Exploring the Best Lakes in the Canadian Rockies!
Exploring the Fabulous Kangaroo Island: Ultimate Guide to When to Go, What to Do and Things to See
As the third biggest island in Australia (though who really classifies Tassie as an Island, honestly, it is a State, come on…), Kangaroo Island feels like a little piece of paradise in the middle of the Southern Ocean. From it’s crystal clear turquoise waters to its white sandy beaches, and the cliff faces that seem to be out of a movie, you get a little bit of everything on this 100km across island. There are so many things to do, see and explore when you are on Kangaroo Island, it’s crazy that ... Read the Post
Why You Need to Visit Hyams Beach in Australia: Destination Guide to Jervis Bay
Australia is filled with the craziest and coolest places on the planet. You drive a couple of hours and all of a sudden you are transported into a seemingly new world. Just a couple of hours south of thriving and colourful Sydney, you can step into the crystal clear waters and white sand of Hyams Beach in Jervis bay. This little inlet combines a magical experience of squeaky sand between your toes, towering navy vessels in the distance and the very high likelihood that there is a school of ... Read the Post
Journey to Australia’s Red Centre Part 1: Darwin and Kakadu
It seem as though it's been a lifetime since I left Australia, and though I had an earlier version of this post on an earlier version of this blog, I can't help but want to share it again. Australia's Northern Territory, Uluru, Kakadu National Park and Red Centre were some of the coolest and eye opening experiences of my life, and I recommend anyone heading to the land down under to get there. This is the first of two posts about my experience in the Northern Territory and my journey to ... Read the Post
The 10 Best Beaches in Australia! (You have to See!)
Ok this post is officially just me gushing about the gorgeous beaches in Australia. That’s ok though! Who doesn’t love a lazy day on the beach, especially in Australia? 10. Coogee Beach- Sydney I love the quaint feeling of the shops surrounding Coogee Beach, it is laid back and super chill. I actually decided to spend Christmas here a couple years ago with my sister. The long stretch of sand perfectly aligned to keep the waves small. There is a little bit of a drop off right off s ... Read the Post
Exploring Sydney, Australia : 3 Day Ultimate Insiders Itinerary
When I think of Sydney, I think of another home. It was a place that I spent almost two years of my life. I worked, volunteered and studied (got my Masters! woot-woot), and met my lovely partner (who moved to Canada with me). This city is always filled with excitement and intrigue. There is always something to do, places to go, people to meet and an abundance of events. This is a city that never sleeps and an amazing destination for anyone heading to Sydney. A Little Bit ... Read the Post