Starting again (again) in your late twenties
Two months ago I was walking down the main road of Seapoint, a seaside neighbourhood of Cape Town, to my daily pilates class. It was…
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08-12-2020 17:49
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How to feel more French
It is no secret that I am an overt francophile. And if you?re wondering what that means, it is a person who is greatly fond…
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24-11-2020 17:56
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The Best New Shacks in Tasmania you can book on AirBnB
With the Tasmanian borders re-opening to tourists across Australia, there is no better time to book an escape to the apple isle. And although Tasmani...
18-11-2020 17:56
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Two weeks in mandatory hotel quarantine in Australia
If you’re reading this you’re probably wondering what mandatory hotel quarantine in Australia is like. Is it a walk in the park or entirely inhum...
31-10-2020 17:49
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Everything I bought in Quarantine
What a whirlwind year! You’d think I would know better by now than to enter the dark corners of the internet where online shopping temptations…
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29-10-2020 17:59
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12 Places to See in the South Island
If you are planning a visit to New Zealand, these are the best places to see in the South Island. After a handful of road…
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26-10-2020 18:00
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The Best Airbnbs outside of Melbourne
Are you planning an escape from Melbourne" Perhaps you’re looking for a weekend away to one of Melbourne’s nearby cities and towns. Well, we’ve...
23-10-2020 17:49
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The Best Airbnbs in Sydney and Surrounds
We’ve scoured the internet and discovered the best Airbnbs in Sydney and surrounding suburbs, so you don’t have to. These are the best Airbnb sta...
22-10-2020 17:57
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The Best 10 Tips for Learning a New Language
This week I will be entering mandatory hotel quarantine in Australia. I?ll be spending two weeks completely alone, in the confines of a small hotelâ€...
18-10-2020 17:58
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Flying Emirates First Class
Let me start by saying I do not normally fly first class. And while I wouldn’t be complaining if I did, it is certainly not…
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17-10-2020 17:58
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What it is like to travel right now
I’ve been sitting in Dubai airport for the last 13 hours. I have another 7 hours to wait before I finally board my flight home…
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16-10-2020 17:58
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The Best Travel Shows on Netflix Right Now
Netflix has either become my best friend throughout the pandemic or it was all along and I’m now just realising it. Seriously, can any of…
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14-10-2020 17:59
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Why I’m Leaving Africa
The last time I wrote a post like this, it was titled why I moved to South Africa in a hurry. It was about how…
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13-10-2020 17:59
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12 Reasons to Visit Tasmania
With summer around the corner and Tasmania’s borders officially opening up this month, there is no better time to visit Tasmania. The island state ...
12-10-2020 18:00
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A Beginner’s Guide to Safari
I will never forget the first time I went on safari. It was the highlight of my first visit to South Africa and if I’m…
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11-10-2020 18:00
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10 Books to Read before you start your own Business
Are you looking to start your own business" You’ve come to the right place. A little more than three years ago I decided to start…
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6 Shows to Watch if you loved Emily in Paris
I binged watched Emily in Paris in one day. One long, glorious day in my pyjamas with a box of macarons (oops!) Well, what can…
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09-10-2020 17:59
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Checking In to Gorgeous George
Since arriving in Cape Town almost a year ago, I have been eyeing off a stay at Gorgeous George. This is one of Cape Town’s…
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06-10-2020 18:02
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Checking in to Tintswalo Atlantic
If you find yourself visiting the country of South Africa, there is no doubt in my mind Cape Town will be on your itinerary. This…
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04-10-2020 18:02
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The Best Hotels in Cape Town
If you are looking for the best hotels in Cape Town you have come to the right place. From inner-city design hotels to gorgeous beach…
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02-10-2020 18:00
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The 20 Best Safari Lodges in Africa
After living in Africa for almost a year now, I’ve had my fair share of safari lodges and experiences. But given safari is such a…
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The Coolest Airbnbs in Tasmania
We’re all desperate for an escape and with the news of Tasmania’s borders opening up in October, what better time to start planning a getaway…
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24-09-2020 18:04
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The Cutest Airbnb Cottages in the Cotswolds
The cotswolds are hands down my favourite part of the United Kingdom. There’s just something so classic and quintessential about these old villages...
24-09-2020 18:04
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A Weekend Trip to Stellenbosch
Since moving to South Africa almost a year ago, I have been trying to pack in as many adventures as possible. Yet for one reason…
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Safari with Purpose: My Rhino Conservation Diaries
There’s a trip I took earlier this year that I have been desperate to share with you all. I went on the trip of a…
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14-09-2020 17:54
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The Best Doughnut Shops in New York City
If you are looking for the best doughnut shops in New York City then look no further! Inside this guide, we have everything you need…
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09-09-2020 17:56
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Cities to visit for your first time in Europe
Planning your first time in Europe is an out of body experience. There is so much history, culture and art to explore that it can…
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05-09-2020 18:04
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The 12 Prettiest Places in Switzerland
If a picture is worth a thousand words, I could write a novel to describe the beauty of Switzerland. There is nothing more magical to…
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03-09-2020 17:54
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What I miss most about Solo Travel
For years I have been booking a plane ticket on a whim. When something goes wrong, I go left. And wherever that left takes me…
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31-08-2020 18:33
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Being Stuck Overseas during the Pandemic
“Why don’t you just go home"” Is a question I’ve been faced with a few too many times to count over the past few months.…
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27-08-2020 18:32
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The Best Recipe for English Banoffee Pie
When I opened my dessert restaurant a little more than three years ago, there was one recipe I knew just had to be on the…
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20 Best Things to Do in Cape Town
Since I have been living in Cape Town, I’ve found it to be one of the best cities in the world to live in. This…
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24-08-2020 18:00
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Staying in the Botswana SkyBeds
There are a few adventures I’ve had over the years that have been so unforgettable, I still think about them often. My journey to the…
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23-08-2020 17:50
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The Best Recipe for Belgian Waffles
Many of you might remember a few years ago I opened a dessert restaurant. Yup, you read that correctly! A restaurant that only serves desserts,…
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22-08-2020 17:59
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The Best Animal Encounters in Africa
It was very early in my travel career when I first visited the continent of Africa. My first trip was to South Africa, which promised…
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22-08-2020 17:59
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Road Tripping to Jonkmanshof in South Africa
I was scouring the internet for countryside escapes in South Africa when I landed on Jonkmanshof, a boutique property of just two rooms in Montagu.â€...
19-08-2020 17:50
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5 Books to Read if you Loved Little Fires Everywhere
If you’re like me, you couldn’t stop watching Little Fires Everywhere since the opening scene. But we all know the book is often better than…
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10-08-2020 17:56
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17 Habits of Highly Successful Women
Welcome back to our women in business series! Today we’re sharing with you 17 habits of highly successful women. Sometimes, all you need is a…
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05-08-2020 17:56
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Why you should switch to FloDesk for Email Marketing
TIPS FOR SENDING BETTER EMAILS This post will explain why you should switch to FloDesk. After years of searching for a better email marketing platfor...
31-07-2020 17:54
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Visiting the Palais Garnier (Insider’s Guide)
On my latest visit to Paris, I finally made my way to the Palais Garnier, also known as Paris’ famous Opera House. While I’ve been visiting Paris ...
30-07-2020 17:53
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A weekend escape to Franschhoek
A weekend in Franschhoek I can’t be the only one desperate for an escape right now! After spending four months in a hard lockdown in South Africa, I...
29-07-2020 17:54
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10 Apps that Bloggers Use
If you’re new to blogging you might be feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by the array of information out there. But take it from me – it gets easi...
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These are the Most Visited Countries in Africa
As the second-largest continent on the planet, Africa has a lot to offer international travellers. While you might be guilty of thinking “safari” ...
15-07-2020 17:54
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12 of the best Isolated Lodges in Africa
If you’re anything like me, you’re longing for an escape into the wilderness. With some countries slowly starting to open to tourism, I’ve been ...
14-07-2020 17:55
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The 12 Best Movies Set in Africa
As the dust settles on yet another month of isolation, I’m beginning to think films are my best chance of an escape this year. Despite having moved ...
13-07-2020 17:53
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Visiting Cloudy Bay in New Zealand’s Wine Region
With all this time on my hands (ahem, you know what I’m talking about,) I’ve been spending a lot of it revisiting old travel photos. Photos of bet...
10-07-2020 17:54
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Your Summer Guide to Encinitas, California
Summer has finally hit the West Coast and what better time for a weekend getaway!" The small and secluded town of Encinitas is the perfect escape from...
03-07-2020 17:57
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Your Summer Guide to Palm Springs
If you’re looking for a weekend getaway from Los Angeles or flying in for some much needed desert sun, Palm Springs has you covered. With hot summer...
02-07-2020 17:52
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10 of the Best Photo Locations in Dubai
Love photography or just love your instagram feed" Whatever the case, I’ve got the goodies for you. It has now been 8 years since I first started tr...
30-06-2020 17:53
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How to see the Meerkats in Botswana
If you’re interested to see the meerkats in Botswana, you’ve come to the right place. Visiting the wild meerkats in the Kalahari Desert in Botswan...
29-06-2020 17:53
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The Ultimate Tasmanian Road Trip
Driving around Tasmania is the best way to see this island state in its entirety. In the last half a decade, Tasmania has found itself on top of every...
29-06-2020 17:53
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The 7 Best Cafes in Brno, Czech Republic
SKŘG Urban Hub If you’re looking for the best cafes in Brno then look no further than SKŘG. An interior designers dream, SKOG?s open plan with charm...
26-06-2020 17:49
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Maybe you should talk to someone Book Review
Welcome back book clubbers! If you’re new here, we handpick three books each month to read and review here on World of Wanderlust. You can join our ...
25-06-2020 17:52
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Untamed Book Review
Welcome back to the WOW Book Club! If you’re new here, we select and review three books each month that will empower, encourage, or just plain enter...
23-06-2020 17:49
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How travel will change after the Pandemic (for the better)
As another day, week, months pass in isolation, we’re all starting to wonder if we’ll ever leave our house again, let alone country borderlines. W...
23-06-2020 17:49
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The Best Hikes at Sunset in Cape Town
There’s no denying Cape Town is one of the most beautiful seaside cities in the world. It is often a must-visit on first-time trips to the continent...
22-06-2020 17:49
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20 Incredible Places to Visit in Africa
Africa is abundant in adventurous terrains, indigenous wildlife and friendly locals. When you think of Africa, you think of safari. And by safari I me...
18-06-2020 17:52
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The 7 Best Road Trips from Los Angeles
Now is as good a time as ever to start planning those summer road trips. With international travel still a while away in the endlessly vague distance,...
16-06-2020 17:52
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10 Best Places to Visit in Croatia
Croatia has quickly become one of the must visit destinations in Europe and it isn’t hard to see why. Tourists have ditched nearby Italy and Greece ...
15-06-2020 17:49
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Alternative Utrecht: Your Guide to Utrecht, Netherlands
Amsterdam might be one of Europe?s most alternative cities, but just a thirty-minute train from the tourist-ridden streets of Amsterdam you will find ...
14-06-2020 17:52
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The Ultimate Guide to Hiking Roy’s Peak in New Zealand
As the most iconic hike in New Zealand’s South Island, my expectations were high when I set off for the 5-7 hour return trek to Roy’s Peak. This d...
08-06-2020 17:51
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The Gluten Free Guide to Paris
Earlier this year, I booked a Gals Getaway weekend trip to Paris. I couldn?t have been more excited – just ask everyone that had to hear about it fr...
05-06-2020 17:49
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20 Best Places in Australia you must visit
With state borders due to open soon and international travel far in the distance, if you’re an Aussie now might be a great time to consider a road t...
03-06-2020 17:53
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Book Review: Everything I Know About Love
buy this book Everything I Know about Love Book Review As soon as Dolly Alderton opened her memoir with a chapter on teenage MSN romances, we were hoo...
02-06-2020 17:52
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The 10 Best Things to do in Singapore
Singapore has quickly become one of the most visited cities in Asia. It is a city of many contrasts – small in size but packed with many great attra...
01-06-2020 17:49
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I launched a podcast! Where to listen to “Read Like a
The Read Like a Girl Podcast As the dust settles on isolation, I’m beginning to realise I’ll be here in my Cape Town studio for a while now. So I ...
26-05-2020 17:53
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20 Best Places in New Zealand you must visit
Planning an escape to the whimsical land of New Zealand" Perhaps you’ve been a longtime fan of Lord of the Rings or perhaps you’re just seeking ad...
25-05-2020 17:49
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Where to Travel in 2021: Travel after Covid-19
With the year 2020 all but ruled out for international travel, it is time to start looking ahead to the future. Blue skies are coming, I promise! If y...
24-05-2020 17:49
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15 Great Road Trips in the USA to take this Summer
Are you itching for a new adventure" I know I am! With isolation restrictions easing slowly, now is a great time to start planning a road trip. With i...
23-05-2020 17:51
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Venus is in Retrograde: Why you’ll hear from your exes
Is it just me or is self isolation doing weird things to people" It’s a thought I’ve had lately. Have you felt it, too" Well it turns out we’re ...
22-05-2020 17:51
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Beauty treatments you can do from home
Beauty treatments at home As another week passes in isolation, you might be starting to feel a little worse for wear. I know I am! With my sunkissed g...
21-05-2020 17:49
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American Wife Book Review
We recently heard this book referred to as ?the thinking woman?s holiday read?. Whilst we rally against any form of book snobbery, we do agree with th...
21-05-2020 17:49
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8 things to do in Doha, Qatar
Qatar is a country that not many people think of visiting. It is mostly considered a stopover city, especially with Qatar Airways offering so many con...
20-05-2020 17:52
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How you can (seriously) travel without leaving home
The worldwide web is a mecca for everything you need and everything you don’t. And while I’m no stranger to surfing the web for hours on end, I’...
19-05-2020 17:51
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A tale of my Instagram Identity Crisis
Ever since country borders started closing and the world went into lockdown, I’ve been spending more and more time online. Have you" Don’t worry, ...
19-05-2020 17:51
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How to Murder your Life Book Review
How to murder your life Book Review If ever there was a book I couldn’t put down, How to Murder your Life takes the cake. I heard about this book wh...
18-05-2020 17:52
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Such a Fun Age Book Review
Such a fun age is the book on everyone?s lips right now and for good reason. This blinding debut novel stormed in at the beginning of 2020 and got to ...
15-05-2020 17:49
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A World of Wanderlust Giveaway!
Dear internet friends, Who doesn’t like free things" I know what you’re thinking, this competition is long overdue. Somewhere between the drawn-ou...
15-05-2020 17:49
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Feeding the Travel Bug during COVID-19
The Travel Bug! You know the one I?m talking about. The one where you go on a holiday and you come back, never to be the same. The one that makes you ...
14-05-2020 17:52
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Travel, Meet Anxiety
You did it! You started planning your first solo trip. Maybe as a treat to yourself, or fulfil that dream of eating your weight in pasta in every Ital...
13-05-2020 17:51
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Top podcasts for #girlbosses
I have a confession. If you?re anything like me, you?re low-key addicted to inspirational books and following at least 10 positive quote profiles on I...
01-05-2020 17:52
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10 Best Things to do in Vienna
Is it your first time in Vienna" You’ve come to the right place. This list is a definitive guide to the best things to do in Vienna. From attraction...
30-04-2020 17:49
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How to Visit the Frozen Bubbles at Abraham Lake
When you look at Abraham Lake on a map you could be forgiven for thinking it is in the middle of nowhere. Abraham Lake is indeed quite remote, however...
29-04-2020 17:49
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Travel Guide to Santorini
Santorini is one of those bucket list destinations we all dream over. So if you’ve recently taken the plunge and booked your ticket to the beautiful...
28-04-2020 17:49
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The 15 Best Places in Alberta to Visit
Over in the west of Canada lies a beautiful province by the name of Alberta. This is by far my favourite part of Canada, namely due to it having the m...
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The 13 Best Places in Arizona to Visit
Arizona lies in the heart of the American Southwest and is without a doubt one of my favourite of the United States to explore. We’re bringing you t...
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The 15 Best Podcasts to Inspire Big Ideas
1. Pretty Big Deal If this is your first time hearing about the Pretty Big Deal podcast, I urge you to stop what you’re doing and download an episod...
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Two Weeks in Australia: The Ultimate Itinerary
So you’ve got a trip planned for two weeks in Australia. Now what" Well the good news is you have arrived at the right place. Having grown up in Aus...
21-04-2020 17:51
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Why now is the Perfect Time for a Side Hustle
Ahh, the side hustle. The ultimate answer to diversifying your income. If you’ve recently lost your job, been put on hold or are a freelancer with 2...
20-04-2020 17:51
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These are the Skincare Products I won’t travel without
If I had a dollar for every time someone has asked about my skincare routine this past month, I could buy a new stack of products. The truth is I use ...
19-04-2020 18:27
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‘When can I Travel Again"’ Planning a trip
“When can I travel again"” is being asked all over the world and the good news is: it may be sooner than you think. A lot of people have been aski...
18-04-2020 17:51
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The 15 Best Productivity Apps (that will make you instantly
Found yourself working from home all a sudden" Same here. But in fact, I’ve been working from home for the last eight years. All with the help of th...
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Why I Moved to South Africa (in a hurry)
You might remember last year I bought a house, moved on to renovate it, then suddenly packed up to leave my home country. Sounds dramatic" I couldn’...
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20 Life Lessons from a Life of Travel
Before the world abruptly stopped and travel was put on hold, I had been travelling for the last eight years. My lessons from travel span an entire me...
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10 ways to turn your life around in 2020
Another day in lockdown. Another day thinking: when will all of this end. The truth is, none of us know. But instead of getting down about it, now is ...
14-04-2020 17:50
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The 20 Best places for solo female travel
So, you’re looking for the best places for solo female travel" You’ve come to the right place. For the last eight years I have been travelling the...
10-04-2020 17:48
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Why you’ll be more Successful if you Wake Up at 5:00am
I read a book recently that changed my life. Having worked for myself the past eight years, I love finding new ways to become more productive and effi...
09-04-2020 17:52
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How to Host a Trivia Night on Zoom!
I never thought I’d be the kind of person to host a virtual trivia night. Lockdown, it seems, got the better of me. After two weeks in lockdown here...
08-04-2020 17:50
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Book Review: Swan Song
Review: Swan Song Buy the Book As the writer of In Cold Blood and Breakfast at Tiffany?s, Truman Capote already scored himself a place as a pop cultur...
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