Can you believe it’s the end of a decade!? I still remember the 4th July 2014 like it was yesterday. We were only 19 and
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Our Dream Destination Wedding In Bali
On 15th June 2019 we exchanged our personal vows on a gorgeous beach in Bali, and officially became Mr. & Mrs. Reading. We always knew that if we got
The Ultimate Northern Thailand Route
In March this year we set off to travel around South East Asia again with Thailand being the first country on the list. We’d already explored the islands
Where To Go In Bangkok
If you’re planning on travelling to various parts of Thailand then most likely the country’s crazy busy capital, Bangkok is on your list. I hear many people say
A Guide To Chiang Mai
There at so many blog posts on Chiang Mai online due to the high travel blogger expat community that live there, so you’ll easily find a lot of
Things To Do In Pai, Thailand
Pai is a small hippy town about a 3 hour drive from Chiang Mai in the mountains of Northern Thailand. It is known to be one of those
Attractions In Surfers Paradise
I love Surfers Paradise. I really do. “Famous for fun” is the Gold Coast’s slogan, and it is so true. A lot of Gold Coast locals tend
Attractions On The Gold Coast
I’ve called the Gold Coast my home in between travels since 2013, where I’ve worked as a tour guide, travel agent, hotel receptionist and on many tours desks.
Reflecting On 12 Months Of Having A Base In Between Travels
I’m writing this from the plane on a one way ticket to Bangkok, Thailand. It’s a nine hour flight so I have a feeling this may turn into
{Video} Australian Outback, Northern Territory
Spending 10 days travelling thousands of kilometres through the desert in a 4WD with a group of like-minded people, sleeping in swags under the stars on the red
Alice Springs to Darwin Road Trip
The journey from Alice Springs to Darwin was part two of my epic 10 day itinerary of the Northern Territory, Australia. This was a continuation of my trip
Exploring The Red Centre Of Australia
I’ve been holding off writing this post for quite some time as I didn’t have the words to describe what was the most EPIC tour I’ve ever done,
My Experience Skydiving In Byron Bay
Skydiving is one of those extreme sports that most adventurous people would have on their bucket list. So of course it was on ours, and this year we
Kayaking The Noosa Everglades
Apart from relaxing on the beach, hiking through Noosa National Park and trying out all the bars and restaurants along Hastings Street, Noosa is famous for something quite
Our Blog Turns Two
If you’ve been following this blog from the start, thank you. Sometimes I can’t believe we’ve been sharing our life on here for so long, and sometimes I
Whitsundays Sailing With Wings
The Whitsundays are one of those destinations that just cannot be missed when backpacking the East Coast of Australia. They are a group of 74 islands off the
My Whitsundays Experiences & Things To Do On Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island is my favourite island in the Whitsundays group of Islands, just off the coast of North Queensland, Australia. It is a pure and utter luxury paradise.
Surfing At Spot X Mojo Surf Camp
If you’re wanting to learn how to surf while in Australia then a surf camp may be just what you’re looking for. Mojo Surf are my favourite surf
Year 3 Of Our Travels
I can’t believe it’s been a year since our two year travel-versary and 3 years since the start of our irresponsible first year of travels. A lot has happened
4WDriving Tag-Along-Tour On Fraser Island
Many of you may have heard of Fraser Island on the East Coast of Australia, especially if you’re doing the typical backpacker route. Along with the Whitsundays and
A Budget Traveller’s Guide To Ubud, Bali
We absolutely loved Ubud, so much so that after staying a month and leaving the country we flew back to stay another month! If you plan to travel
Best Restaurants In Ubud: From Budget to Fine Dining
If you’re looking for the best restaurants in Ubud on any budget, or just seeking the best places to work online whilst sipping on a soy cap, then you’re in the right
{Video} Hamilton Island
Last year I was lucky enough to spend a week up in Hamilton Island and around The Whitsunday Islands on my brother’s boat. I wrote all my tips
Guide To Restaurants & Cafes In Canggu, Bali
After living in Canggu for a month, Will and I managed to get into a routine: Eat, Coffee, Work…Eat, Play, Sleep. We discovered different cafes + restaurants each day in Canggu
Things To Do In Canggu Bali Other Than Surf
Canggu is a hipster area located on the West coast of Bali, North of Seminyak, which is typically known for it’s surf community. Pretty much everywhere you look you’ll
My Horrible White Water Rafting Experience In Bali
I never expected white water rafting to be so dangerous. I knew we’d be on a raft going downstream, and I expected it to be scary but fun at
{Video} Exploring Warsaw, Poland
Last year I took a trip to Warsaw, the capital of Poland, to stay with my aunty and catch up with my dad who was there on holidays.
10 Indonesian Dishes For Vegetarians
If you’ve been following along on Instagram @adventures.with.sandy you’d know that we’ve been in Indonesia for over 6 weeks now. We’ve chosen Bali as a place to live because
{Video} A Day In Ljubljana
Ljubljana is one of those hidden gem cities that’s probably least explored in Europe but so worth the trip. The city itself is very small, and I’m talking
{Video} A Day In Dublin, Ireland
Last year I had a 2 day stopover in Dublin so I figured I may as well spend a couple of days wandering aimlessly around the city and maybe
What It Feels Like To Get A Job After Travelling
Ok so today is one of those days that I really feel like pouring out all the thoughts and feelings I’ve been holding on inside for the past few
A Budget Traveller’s Guide To London
People always assume you need a lot of money to travel to London, and yes it is a pretty expensive city, but visiting London on a tight budget is totally possible
24 Hours In Ljubljana, Slovenia
Ljubljana is one of those hidden gem cities that’s probably least explored in Europe but so worth the trip, especially since it’s has been named the European Green
A Local’s Guide To Warsaw, Poland
How do I have the expertise to write a local’s guide to Warsaw? Well many of you may not know that my family is Polish, and that I’m
Things You Didn’t Know About Dublin
For someone who doesn’t like pubs or beer, I realised after I’d booked flights that there wouldn’t be much for me to enjoy in Dublin. I was going to have a stop
Our First Year Of Blogging
If you’ve been following our blog right from the beginning, or you’ve recently joined us, thank you! Can you believe it’s been 12 months already? Reflecting back on
What To Put On Your Barcelona Bucket List
You can’t come to a famous city like Barcelona and not see all the main places at least once! So that’s why I’ve put together this Barcelona Bucket
5 Best Hikes in Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is the perfect destination if you enjoy hiking. There are so many hills and mountains on the island with stunning views. During my time here I had the
Is It Okay To Be Sick Of Travelling?
“This girl can’t stop going on about all the places she wants to go to and things she wants to do and now all of a sudden she’s
{Video} Yoga in Puerto De Mogan
I’ve had the pleasure to practice Yoga in Puerto De Mogan for 3 months with my teacher Lenka Solarova. Sunshine. Ocean. Good energy. Lenka’s Yoga classes are the
Ways To Travel For Free & Budget Options
I’m always meeting people who say “I wish I could travel as much as you but I can’t afford it,” and it frustrates me because you seriously don’t
How To Get PADI Diver Certified For Free
It’s been on our bucket list for a while now to get a Scuba Diving licence and we honestly didn’t think we’d get around to it until ‘one day’ when
10 Things To Do In Puerto De Mogan
As I mentioned in my previous post, 7 Beach Towns To Explore in the South of Gran Canaria, Puerto de Mogan is by far my favourite place on
7 Coastal Towns To Explore In The South of Gran Canaria
We arrived in Gran Canaria 5 weeks ago and have since been volunteering in a hostel and exploring the South coast of the island. We love it here! If you
13 Things We Learned In Madrid
We booked our flight to Gran Canaria through Madrid so decided to travel there a day earlier to explore the city. In the morning we went on a
Volunteering In The Hills Of Andalucia
Earlier in February we left Portugal and started travelling to Andalucia in Spain to start our next work exchange. This time we were going to be volunteering in
The Perfect Date In Seville
Since it was Valentines day yesterday, I was inspired to spice things up a bit on this blog. Which means turning up the romance dial and getting super
Volunteering With Animals In Portugal
After having some great experiences volunteering in France, Will and I decided to continue volunteering. Since we wanted to celebrate the New Year partying in Lisbon, we started
6 Best Beaches To Visit In The Algarve
When I decided to travel to the South of Portugal, all that was on my mind was to escape the freezing winter temperatures I had been experiencing in
Why You Should Travel In Your Country First
This is why you should travel in your country first… I see too many people on social media who want to travel the world constantly liking other peoples
Experiencing the French Culture
My first visit to Paris was in 2012 after graduating from high school. This holiday was the first time I had ever been in a country where I
Top 10 Must See Attractions in Paris
Last week I wrote about Why You Shouldn’t Let Terrorism Stop You From Travelling To Paris so since we visited Paris recently, today I’m sharing what to do in
Why Terrorism Shouldn’t Stop You From Travelling
In one of my recent Instagram posts (@adventures.with.sandy) I wrote about living each day as if it were your last, but have since felt the urge to dive
17 Random Facts About Amsterdam
We were very unlucky with the weather when we visited Amsterdam due to icy winds from Serbia and lots of rain, so we didn’t see a lot of
A Budget Traveller’s Guide To Kuala Lumpur
If you’re a budget traveller, this guide to travelling Kuala Lumpur on a budget may be just what you’re looking for before planning your next adventure. Will and I
How We Travelled To Kuala Lumpur For Free
When we made the decision to book a one-way ticket from the Gold Coast Australia, to London UK, we had no idea that we’d actually save money by