Save your memories off the internet
We live in the days of internet and computers full of our personal information. In my life, the good old notepad has not been replaced entirely though. Facebook, blogs and twitter are great ways to keep everyone at home up to date on your latest news, but while traveling, these…
How to divert a traveler
I have a mini traveler in my house. An unwanted guest you can’t just tell to leave. In a way he/she is just as much of an explorer as I am and it makes me think about how locals see me when I am wandering through their town.
Wilde on travel
A little something us bloggers can relate to, even if it’s slightly narcissistic!
Truly royal
It’s early in the morning and I join the school children in a variety of uniforms on the train from Sydney CBD to Cronulla. From Cronulla I take the little ferry to Bundeena. As I board the sky turns dark blue and grey. It won’t rain will it? Then the…
Watering the plants
The first week on the cherry farm was tough. On a hill that used to have grapes, the farmer is planting cherry trees. They are growing quickly, so an irrigation system has to be made. For about 60 long rows, that is not an easy job. At 7 o’clock the…
An introduction to haggling
In Europe I go to the shops and pay whatever the cash register tells me to pay. In South Africa however, I had to get used to haggling. Pay the full price for that awesome African statue on the market and you’ll be laughed at. Then you’re that dumb tourist.…
Tea-time in Taiwan
Taipei is a massive city, but just a short metro ride will take you to a totally different world; Maokong. I went out there to look and walk around. The gondola takes you up to an area covered in green. It is also known for the tea houses. Since the…