Soul Food

Author: Wanderer

  • 6 tips for the best food experiences abroad

    Food and drink are one of my favourite ways to experience a new place. Cuisine plays such a big part of the local cultures you will want to immerse yourself in when abroad. Sure, nowadays you can eat food from pretty much anywhere in your nearest city but it probably will never measure up to…

  • Itinerary: Great Ocean Road & Grampians road trip

    March 2016 Day 1: Drive to the Grampians Pick up your rental car early and head out of the city to start the 3.5h drive to the Grampians Stop off half way at a town for lunch and a driver switch Spend some time admiring the kangaroos around Halls Gap and prep all your gear…

  • A Great Ocean Road & Grampians road trip

    March 2016 One of the best things about living in Melbourne is the number of amazing places at a reasonable driving distance, the Grampians and the Great Ocean Road being two of those gems. Quick Bites Why to go: Get out of the cityWhere to stay: Camp, hostels, AirbnbHow long to stay: 1-2 nights at…

  • 10 tips for travelling with COVID-19 restrictions

    Coronavirus has flipped the travel industry on it’s head. Airlines are struggling and nationwide lockdowns essentially ceased all but non-essential travel for a good while there. Are you thinking about going on a trip and are concerned about the restrictions and safety of this new environment? Here are my top tips as someone who has…

  • How to keep things ethical when interacting with animals abroad

    Seeing wildlife is an amazing motivator for travel. Unfortunately in many parts of the world animals are abused by our fellow humans, and in particular exploited for the benefit of the travel industry. Here are some things to consider to ensure your interactions with animals stay ethical. Put yourself in their shoes Animals deserve respect.…

  • How to complain when your travels go wrong

    In my past there have definitely been situations where my easy going nature has dissuaded me from making a fuss in less than desirable travel situations where I probably should have. One of my friends is super talented at voicing her complaints when things aren’t up to standard and she has been given plenty of…

  • A road trip around Malta

    March 2018 If the sound of hiring a car, and roaming around a place with an interesting past, divine food, and some stunning seaside cliff views is up your street, Malta is for you! Quick Bites Currency: EURWhy to go: Rich history, good food, & beautiful sceneryWhere to stay: Airbnbs with parkingHow long to stay:…

  • Malta itinerary: Malta and Gozo in 6 days

    March 2018 Day 1: Sliema Fly into Malta in the morning and pick up your rental car (hopefully you are more organised than us and booked ahead) Argue over who has to drive first in this foreign land, and when that is settled, head off to Sliema to drop off your stuff (once again, hopefully…

  • 10 items to pack in your first aid kit when travelling

    You don’t want to be caught short when away and are desperately in need of a plaster or paracetamol. Sure, depending on your destination some typical first aid items may be easy or hard to get, but if you can, it is always best to come prepared. Why suffer on your trip without these when…

  • 5 ways to switch off when travelling

    Travelling is one way which people try and ‘escape’ their normal. For some it is super easy to be present and mindful of their surroundings when abroad, but for other workaholics it may be a challenge. Here are 5 tips for quieting your mind and zoning into the here and now. Turn off all notifications…