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28 Things NOT to do in Japan If You Don’t Want to Look Like A Complete Wally
apan is a beautiful, intriguing country, but it is also a country where the faces of the people never give you much of a clue as to whether you are behaving correctly - if you are doing things the right way. After spending a month backpacking...
Things To Do in Japan When You Are A Thrill Seeker On A Tight Budget.
You cannot visit Japan and do what every other tourist does. You just can't. It's against the law and I won't let you. If you are looking for things to do in Japan, have a sense of adventure, don't mind heights and want to experience a slightly different Japan then...
PODCAST. Part Two. How to Deal With Rejection When All You Want to Do Is Bawl Your Eyes Out #004
Episode four (part 2) of the It’s a drama podcast was a tough one for both Sonny and me. This week we discussed the consequences of rejection from friends, how to deal with rejection and we also touched upon cyberbullying.
Things To Do In Ella Sri Lanka (And One Thing Definitely NOT To Do)
lla in Sri Lanka was nothing as I'd imagined it to be. We took the train from Colombo to Kandy and from there we took the most beautiful train ride of our lives and travelled from Kandy to Ella. If you are looking for tips on where to stay and...
The Bog Post Diaries. How To Be A Bullshitter And Succeed.
want to be an entrepreneur. I have seen all of these young fillies on Instagram selling their tie-dyed t-shirts and their sailor pants, and I have decided that I want a slice of that cool gang pie. We are in Thailand, Chiang Mai to be exact....
Housesitting in Europe. How We Saved Ten Grand
ravelling in Europe is not cheap. I know. We recently spent four months backpacking around the continent with our two teenage kids as part of our year-long escaping from normal life world adventure. After coming from Asia it was a bit of a shocker...
Building A Website. How To Outsource It And Survive.
hen I first started blogging, my little WordPress site was sufficient and easy. No worries about anything, no themes, no plugins, no fancy jargon - nothing. But, I'm ambitious and had big plans for my blog, I wanted it to be my business and so...
Turn Your Life Around With These 5 Positive Habits
wo years ago, I decided (again) that it was time for a change in my life. I needed more time with my family - quality time. Not just being in the same house and meeting up for dinner three times a week time, I mean proper, meaningful real-life...
17 Things Nobody Tells You About Backpacking in Japan.
he word backpacking and Japan are not often used in the same sentence. It is assumed that the country is far too expensive to accommodate the lowly backpacker. But it's not true. Backpacking Japan is the best and very, very do-able on a limited...
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I am Liz, a travel and lifestyle blogger! I met the love of my life, Brian, in the late 80’s. We spent our first 10 years together wearing very large shoulder pads, saying “rad”
As tends to happen, we grew into adults (sort of), got a mortgage (boo hoo) and started a family (yay!). We still continued to travel the world with our little children but our itchy feet were never far away and we decided that rather than mess about with holidays, we’d go all out and emigrate instead. And anyway, British wine is rubbish.
So, we emigrated to New Zealand. Once there, our lifestyle changed dramatically. We are currently backpacking the world with our two teenagers, trying to regain our youth (joke. Sort of) whilst trying to conceal the amount of wine we drink each night (truth). We would love you to join our journey on this honest (a bit too honest) blog as we try to discover ways to make this lifestyle achievable, not just for us, but for you too!
I am Liz, a travel and lifestyle blogger! I met the love of my life, Brian, in the late 80’s. We spent our first 10 years together wearing very large shoulder pads, saying rad alot, and travelling around the world. It was within those ten years that we discovered our mutual passion for travel, adventure, food and wine. And chocolate peanut M&Ms.
As tends to happen, we grew into adults (sort of), got a mortgage (boo hoo) and started a family (yay!) We still continued to travel the world with our little children but our itchy feet were never far away and we decided that rather than mess about with holidays, we’d go all out and emigrate instead.
In 2009, we took our family and emigrated to New Zealand. Once there, our lifestyle changed dramatically. We are currently backpacking the world with our two teenagers, trying to regain our youth (joke) whilst trying to conceal the amount of wine we drink each night (truth). We would love you to join our journey on this honest (a bit too much sometimes) blog as we try to discover ways to make this lifestyle achievable, not just for us, but for you too!
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28 Things NOT to do in Japan If You Don’t Want to Look Like A Complete Wally
apan is a beautiful, intriguing country, but it is also a country where the faces of the people never give you much of a clue as to whether you are behaving correctly - if you are doing things the right way. After spending a month backpacking...
Things To Do in Japan When You Are A Thrill Seeker On A Tight Budget.
You cannot visit Japan and do what every other tourist does. You just can't. It's against the law and I won't let you. If you are looking for things to do in Japan, have a sense of adventure, don't mind heights and want to experience a slightly different Japan then...
Things To Do In Ella Sri Lanka (And One Thing Definitely NOT To Do)
lla in Sri Lanka was nothing as I'd imagined it to be. We took the train from Colombo to Kandy and from there we took the most beautiful train ride of our lives and travelled from Kandy to Ella. If you are looking for tips on where to stay and...
17 Things Nobody Tells You About Backpacking in Japan.
he word backpacking and Japan are not often used in the same sentence. It is assumed that the country is far too expensive to accommodate the lowly backpacker. But it's not true. Backpacking Japan is the best and very, very do-able on a limited...
Mirissa Beach Sri Lanka. 10 Things To Know About Paradise
If you are heading to Sri Lanka, then you will undoubtedly be looking for a beautiful beach in which to unwind and relax your weary bones. Welcome Mirissa beach!
Best Train Journey in Sri Lanka? The Epic Kandy to Ella Trip.
Travelling by train in Sri Lanka is the best. They aren’t as crowded as Indian trains for example and they don’t have the strict rules that you might find in other Asian countries such as Japan.
Japan. Why I’m In Love With Your Toilets.
The Japanese bathrooms have a secret weapon. The toilet. A warm bum, a clean bum and seats that are designed for women with BIG bums. Like me.
Everyday life in Japan. 10 Reasons The Japanese Are So Damn Chilled.
No matter how many books and travel blogs you read about Japan, visit the country for the first time and the first thing that will take you by surprise is how incredibly calm and quiet the people appear to be. Everyday life in Japan is like nothing you will have ever experienced before. Ever.
What to Eat In Japan When You Can’t Face Anymore Noodles
apan has some of the best food in the world. Eating, along with many other everyday Japanese life rituals is one of the things that makes this beautiful country as exciting and as intriguing as it is. But you may be wondering what to eat in Japan...