The land of the free. The home of the brave. The United States of America is an enormous country, with proud and patriotic people. Their government may be a bit dysfunctional and is currently shut down, but the country’s influence on the world is undeniable. Home to the world’s largest film industry*, its popular culture has found its way into … Continue reading
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The cruising life
For those that think of themselves as proper, hardcore travellers, cruises are inherently uncool. They are either overrun by greying retirees, or drunken young partygoers. They’re not for people serious about getting out there and seeing the destinations or getting immersed into the culture; it’s all about the journey and the cruising life. If I’m … Continue reading
Going on a summer holiday?
Holidays. For those of us who unfortunately haven’t (yet) managed to find ourselves a career we feel passionate about, they are often the thing that keeps us going. No sooner have we arrived back from one holiday, we find ourselves already looking forward to the next. A few weeks ago, TheRationalOptimist explored the various pros … Continue reading
2012 in review and new goals for the new year
When we launched this little blog on Australia Day in 2012, it was not only a way for the three of us to share our love of travel and food, but also a way to create a destination where we could write, put some ideas out there, and start some conversations. We always love a … Continue reading
The luxury holiday: excessive or justifiable?
I want to go to the Maldives. I want to stay in an overwater bungalow, and wake up every morning and jump into the ocean from my room. I want to dive with big pelagics and come back full of stories of the sharks I saw. Everyone says its expensive, so I’m prepared for the … Continue reading