We all know how dreadful flying can be, but usually we take the cheapest option to keep the costs of our holidays to a minimum. When it comes to flying around the world the dynamics change and suddenly there are a lot more things which we need to consider. Here are a few resources, tips and things … [Read more...] about Finding Your Flight to Australia
Overcoming Travel Anxieties
If you follow ytravel you might've already come across Liz Carlson's blog post about how she deals with some of the most common travel anxieties that I'm sure most of us have experienced at some point in time. There are a few amazing points in there, some of them are more realisations than anything. … [Read more...] about Overcoming Travel Anxieties
How to Pass an IELTS Test
One of the major stepping stones on the road to emigrating to an English speaking country is providing evidence of your proficiency in the language. There are a few accepted ways for doing so, but depending where you are in the world, IELTS is likely to be the most common. Lets look at how you … [Read more...] about How to Pass an IELTS Test
I Wish I Could Travel Like You
There's one phrase I hear all the time, and if I'm completely honest with you, it really winds me up. "You're so lucky. I wish I could do that" I mean, yes, I am. I'm a little bit of a leprechaun when it comes to luck, and I always seem to land on my feet. The annoying thing about this phrase … [Read more...] about I Wish I Could Travel Like You
Finding a Tour in Australia
Australia is a huge country, and knowing exactly which route to travel around it is nigh on impossible. There are plenty of ways to traverse the varied Australian landscape, and they all have their own unique experiences to offers. But for now, lets have a look at how to go about finding an Aussie … [Read more...] about Finding a Tour in Australia
The Australia #WTChat 12th November Round Up
This weeks #WTChat was focused on the wonderful land of Australia, much like my blog, actually. That means that there was a whole bunch of great advice, cool stories and recommendations on offer for those intending to visit Australia, from those that have already been. To save you the massive … [Read more...] about The Australia #WTChat 12th November Round Up
The Top 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Go To Australia
Many people see Australia as a world class travel destination. It's pretty hyped up, it has a huge backpacking scene and well, you've probably seen pictures. A lot of people will even tell you it's a must-see place and should probably be on your bucket list. But enough of that, let's have a look at … [Read more...] about The Top 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Go To Australia
Why you should keep a travel blog when you’re on the road
We've all been there. You head off on your travels, have the mightiest of adventures in the most distant foreign lands. You meet a bunch of amazing and interesting people, but you do so much that you forget a lot of the smaller details until you sit really hard and think about it. Some of them … [Read more...] about Why you should keep a travel blog when you’re on the road
Why Do We Travel?
For us travelers there are a whole bunch of reasons why we love to trot around the globe. I often get asked, "why do you keep going to other countries?" but the thing is, "to see the world" is a very generic and uninspired answer. Sure, I it is true, I do travel to see the world, but it is also SO … [Read more...] about Why Do We Travel?
Things to do on Cannock Chase: The Tourist Perspective
Cannock Chase is the smallest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the UK. Situated just north of the not quite so beautiful town of Cannock, it is easily accessible with great transport routes leading in and around the area. The Cannock Chase AONB covers a mere 68 square kilometres, but … [Read more...] about Things to do on Cannock Chase: The Tourist Perspective
Australian City Guide: Adelaide
The lovely city of Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia, and the 5th largest city in Australia behind Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth respectively. If you want to get the most out of Adelaide, here are a few of the things you're going to want to know: The entire city is … [Read more...] about Australian City Guide: Adelaide
Looking for the Northern Lights? Don’t do what I did
Seeing the Northern Lights in the flesh is on many people's bucket lists. They ask questions like "Where can you see the Northern Lights?", but what a lot of people don't know is that you can spot the Aurora Borealis from most of the UK. The hard part is knowing how. Contrary to popular belief, … [Read more...] about Looking for the Northern Lights? Don’t do what I did