Open Sesame is a term used in the movie Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. It was said to open the door of the cave in the desert in Saudi Arabia where Ali Baba and his band of thieves hid their treasure. But Saudi Arabia is a lot more than a desert with forty thieves...
A storm chased us through the Panama Canal A fear of flying (that’s another story) forced me to look at alternatives to get me from London to Sydney without having to get on a plane. The alternative I chose was to spend 42 days at sea cruising. I would be...
It is believed the idea of a hostel was first conceived in Germany around the beginning of the 20th Century. It was a German school teacher, Richard Schirrmann, who after numerous school trips created dormitory style accommodation for his students. This concept of...
Where to Next? Over 30 – your travel and work abroad options Living, working and playing abroad in your twenties is almost a rite of passage these days. You finish high school and live your dream of travelling around the globe by having a gap year or...
Some people say it is the best job you will ever have – a summer camp USA job, that is. America’s camping tradition began in 1861 and boasts over 12,000 summer camps, catering to some 10 million children aged between 6-16 years annually. You may have even seen...
Travelling alone? You won’t be for long with our 15 tips It seems the most common reason that people sacrifice their dream of travelling is that they don’t want to go alone. Yes, it is scary and yes, you may sometimes feel uneasy, especially when you’re...
Hi, I’m Sharyn. Travel addict. Lover of ’80s music. Chocolate, coffee and Mexican food connoisseur. Travel Writing Digital Nomad specialising in writing about how to live and work abroad (and play abroad too). Currently living, working and playing in Australia.