Each Friday, I’ll end the week with a round-up of links I thought were interesting in my favorite categories: Health, Wealth, Happiness and of course a Treat! This Week, I completed my first week of blogging! I’m still developing my writing style and trying to figure out how some of these great bloggers churn out awesome posts daily, but I’ve already got some interest and readers which makes me happy 
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You’ll never meet a frequent traveler who says “I wish I packed more”. Packing light (as a woman especially) can be tricky but it CAN be done! In 2005 I traveled to Spain, Italy and London over the course of a month with just a carry-on bag. I did this again in 2011 but through Europe, Asia and Australia over the course of 4 months. The best rule of thumb, especially for long term travel is pack for necessity, versatility and mobility. I’ll share some tips I’ve picked up and sample packing lists for you to print out and use. (more…)
I’ve traveled to Perth, Cairns, Gold Coast, Sydney and Melbourne. I’ve also worked and lived in Sydney and am currently doing the same in Melbourne. People back home in the States keep asking me, “How did you manage to this?” so I decided a blog post was a great way for me to share this information! I’m on a Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 462) which is often referred to as the “young visa” because it is for people between the ages of 18 – 30 years old. If approved, the visa allows you to travel and work anywhere in Australia for up to 12 months with unlimited entries. Follow these steps to live like an Aussie for a year too! (more…)
Leaving to take a vacation for even just a week requires a certain amount of preparation; what about going away for months or a year? Before we left I made countless lists and felt overwhelmed by the amount of tasks that needed to be done. So I put together a comprehensive list of things to consider that I hope can serve as a resource for others. (more…)
When I told people that my husband and I were going to take some time off to travel the world, we got a variety of reactions. Surprisingly, most people did not think we’d gone insane which was what we expected. Actually most people confessed to having a similar dream but were being held back by four common misconceptions. (more…)
