Visualise this: a tiny coastal town 500km north of the closest city. A single general store with a handful of salt-worn beach shacks and a couple of fishing boats lining the horizon. Not exactly the place you picture spending your mid-twenties. But alas, this is where I lived with my rescue cat, and a constant supply of gin to blur the loneliness I refused to acknowledge.  But now picture London: a city bursting at the seams, where noise is constant and everything is always i

There’s a quote I heard a while back that I’ve never forgotten: The person who doesn’t read lives only one life, but the person who reads lives a thousand.  They say a picture says a thousand words, but a book lets you experience the words. The following is a compilation of books that kept me up at night, and not just because I couldn't stop reading them. Everyone has different tastes and experiences when it comes to reading, and we all have those stories that linger long aft

This weekend, I planned  to write a blog about my top European destinations so far. But when my fingers hit the keyboard and I began describing the sunny beaches of Korčula Island (while watching the London rain scatter down the window) I couldn’t help but feel the weight of post-holiday blues. Suddenly, the Sunday Scaries  felt a whole lot scarier. I hadn’t even heard the term “Sunday Scaries”  until a few months ago, but when I did, I related deeply. Essentially, it means y

This is for anyone standing on the edge of change — the “should I?”  phase of moving abroad. It’s not doubt you’re feeling, it’s a...

For a long time, I chased the wrong things. I believed that if I just ticked the right boxes: money, plans, approval, love… then I’d...

Some books entertain you. Some books break your heart. And then there are the rare few that completely shift the way you see the world....

This is something we all struggle with from time to time. It’s completely human. Life ebbs and flows like the tide, and there are moments...

“What’s a queen without her king? Well, historically speaking, more powerful”— Unknown I’m a huge believer that your single years are...

This morning, I’m sat in my favourite spot. The spot is nothing special. In fact, most would probably call it average. It’s a cafe just a...

Earlier this year, my Mum suggested a walking holiday along an “old wall” in northern England. I can’t say I jumped at the idea. It...

When you experience your first heartbreak, it feels like your world has shattered. Glass-splintering into tiny pieces you can’t possibly...

It’s a question we’ve all asked ourselves at some point—and, full disclosure, it pops into my mind more often than I’d like to admit. And...

Once upon a time (not that long ago), people would meet at the local dance, at the bookstore, at social clubs, or maybe while reaching...

I used to think that if something didn’t work out, it meant I had failed. If a long-term friendship ended, it was my fault. If I lost...

Hear me out. I was charity shopping with my friend Anna today, and we started talking about how much better it is than going to places...

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably wandered into the self-help aisle at your local bookstore—only to be met with a wall of...

I didn’t know it at the time, but when I packed my life into a suitcase and moved to London, I was about to unravel completely. If you’ve...

Big life decisions can feel overwhelming. You find yourself wondering: What’s the right choice?  And sometimes, no answer feels entirely...

If you’ve ever felt like you're running behind in life because you don’t have it all figured out by 30 (or even 40, 50, or 60), you’re...

One: How to Find a Rental Without Getting Scammed or Losing Your Sanity Don’t live with your landlord. Sure, it might seem like a...

This is perhaps not  the blog post my Mum would like to read. So, Mum, if you’re reading this, maybe just… skip to the next one. I’ve...

One of my favourite quotes comes from the movie 'Hector and the Search for Happiness', and it goes something like this: "Comparisons...

It was a grey Tuesday afternoon last January when I touched down in London, my body aching from nearly 24 hours of travel. Exhausted, I...

Dating in 2024 isn’t just tricky—it’s downright exhausting. I know this because I’ve lived it (well, living it). From the agony of trying...

In London, autumn is creeping in, making the days feel shorter. It’s funny—back home, you wouldn’t think of the seasons as anything too...

It’s been a while since I last wrote a blog, as I’ve been deeply immersed in another writing project. But today, I felt compelled to...

Many people have asked me about the major differences I've experienced teaching in London compared to Australia. After six months in...

Moving abroad wasn’t something I seriously considered until just four months before I found myself on a plane to London. The idea...

This week, I had the pleasure of visiting the enchanting town of Bath. Not only is it famous for it’s ancient Roman baths and stunning...

As I celebrate my 26th birthday this week, I find myself looking back on my journey that brought me here. The early twenties—a time of...

The Tube has fascinated me since my arrival in London. The efficiency in shuttling millions of people to their destinations, regardless...

In the year 2024, I made the conscious decision to break free from the monotony of routine and embrace a life filled with new...

Oh, the joys and pitfalls of modern romance. Being single in this day and age is like trying to find your way through a dense...

As the ungodly hour of 4am pierced through the remnants of my nonexistent sleep, courtesy of my cousin's alarm, I found myself catapulted...

Picture yourself strolling through the enchanting vistas of a mesmerising destination, immersed in the timeless allure of sandstone...

It's 6 a.m. The blare of your alarm jolts you awake, rubbing your eyes after a night disrupted by the cacophony of traffic and your...

In the memories of my youth, there exists a chapter where I, at the tender age of thirteen, stood on the precipice of adolescence. My Mum...

Embarking on the journey of moving abroad is a thrilling yet daunting prospect. The allure of exploring new lands, starting afresh, and...

Since swapping sunny shores for the bustling streets of London, life's taken a quirky turn. Here are some peculiar insights I've picked...

Picture this: a weathered beach shack, a whiskery feline named Ginny, and a dating pool consisting of grumpy farmers, mullets, and fish...