Visiting The Royal National Park
On 4th February 2017 by HelenYesterday I went to the Royal National Park and managed a 10k hike. It was absolutely stunning scenery and it was so nice to get out of the city for the day, even though my legs are killing me this morning. We started with the intention of visiting the figure 8 pools however the tide
Australia Day!
On 26th January 2017 by HelenTo be honest with you I have struggled to write this post, mainly because I wasn’t really sure what to make of Australia Day if I’m honest. It’s a day to mark/celebrate (I use that term lightly) when the first 11 ships with English convicts landed in Australia and the Union Jack was flown. It’s
Leaving Coogee!
On 17th January 2017 by HelenOh my gosh I can’t believe the time has come already to leave Coogee and move back to the city. I have hand-on-heart loved every single second of living here. The house I was in and my room may not be beautiful but I have lived with the best people a girl could ask for
Reflecting on 3 months of travelling
On 14th January 2017 by HelenI cannot believe I have been in Australia for 3 months already. Time is going so so quickly. I’ve changed so much in 3 months it’s crazy. I remember being in floods of tears at Heathrow waving my mum off at security and then nearly vomiting when I saw the plane. I remember being so
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
On 1st January 2017 by HelenWow what a year 2016 was. It was one of the biggest years of my life and I made some massive decisions, the main one being to leave my job and come to the other side of the world. For a lot of people it’s a no brainier but for me it was a huge
Aussy Christmas Day
On 25th December 2016 by HelenWow what can I say? It’s been such a crazy, hectic and great Christmas Day! Christmas started for me on Christmas Eve at Coogee Pavilion with my friends Emily and Lucy we had such a fun night and stayed until midnight to see in Christmas Day. Christmas Day morning we got up and opened presents
Getting in the Christmas Spirit
On 4th December 2016 by HelenI have to admit I haven’t felt so Christmassy here. There’s something about 29 degree weather that zaps the spirit of the season and compared to London Sydney doesn’t really ‘do’ Christmas all that well. HOWEVER I was determined to capture some of the Christmas spirit this city has to offer so both myself and
Byron Bay
On 23rd November 2016 by HelenI could not wait to write this post this week as I travelled to Byron Bay and it has to be one of the most stunning places I have ever seen. After a very uncomfortable 12 hour bus journey from Sydney overnight, my friend Holly and I arrived 7:30am Saturday morning. We went straight for
Finally Getting a Routine!
On 13th November 2016 by HelenThis week has been a bit different. Good news is I got my house at the beach and I am so excited. I move in in 2 weeks. Although it’s only a short 2 month let its perfect for me as it gives me freedom and means I am not tied down to one place
Melbourne Cup Week
On 6th November 2016 by HelenThis week was Melbourne cup week. Melbourne cup is a huge horse race like our Grand National but the whole country goes crazy and it’s one big excuse to party. In Melbourne it’s a national holiday. Five of the girls from the hostel and myself decided we would go though we maybe should have thought