BBOE: THINGS THAT WILL KILL YOU

Here is the first installment of the BIG BOOK OF EVERYTHING post series.A collection of things I've learnt while living abroad, the kind of things you can not learn until you've done so. One of the few things you do not have the option to bring with you when moving countries is your typical day to day set of ideals and knowledge. For example, Don’t touch this- it gets hot and you will be branded. You haven’t really experienced summer until you've...

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CURIOUS CUBES

THE CURIOUS CUBE HOUSES OF ROTTERDAM During my year living in Holland I took the liberty in attempting to cover as much of this country as I could. Neighbouring Den Haag where I lived, is the brilliantly quirky town of Rotterdam. Other than the lure of Primark and other shopping escapades I was drawn here in the hope of locating and exploring the curious cubic housing complex I’d heard so much about. This peculiar design is the innovation...

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GLAMPING FRANCE

C'est quoi? – What on earth is this glamping, you say? First, forget everything and anything you ever knew about camping. Take all the extras expected from a hotel stay, some candles, crisp white sheets, sheer curtains, a group of wild horses, the sound of a crackling fire against rural silence and add little pinch of luxury – now bundle it all up into a simplistically beautiful little cottage made of canvas & throw it into the Suisse National...

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SHAPE UP OR YOU CAN'T SHIP OFF

WHY I WON'T BE WORKING ON A CRUISE SHIPEarlier this year I landed my third job with a cruise line. Yep, my third job. This time was going to be different though. This time I was going to finally make it on board and enjoy the amazing experience of sailing the world while working a job that I loved.  I seemed to be really really good at getting jobs and not so great at ever actually gracing them with my presence. The first time I was offered...

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SINGAPORE

LOOKING DOWN OVER SINGAPORE FROM THE MARINA BAY SANS HOTEL SKYWALK THE FACTS People: 5.31m Language: Singapore actually recognizes four official languages: English, Malay, Chinese & Tamil. Currency: Singapore Dollar (SIN) Climate:  Singapore has a tropical climate and is warm & humid year round. With highs of 32 and lows of 23 you won’t be needing any sweaters! Events: Chinese New Year brings with it festive...

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SURVIVAL KIT FOR A HORRIBLE HOSTEL

Most of the time hostels are awesome. Though sometimes they’re just down right horrid. Whether it’s the hostel its self, the people you’re bunked in with or the whole package – you’re likely to come across a hostel on the little-less-lovely side if the line. But hey, when you’re paying next to nothing to bunk in for the night you can’t really be expecting breakfast in bed. Here's a list of five things I've wished I had at one point or another. A...

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5 UNEXPECTED JOYS OF TRAVEL

We all know how exciting travel is or at least we are anticipating it. We’re ready to be captivated by the scenery, in awe of the must see sights and excited by the atmosphere. Here is a list of five unexpected things from my experience, that will bring you joy along your trips. 1.  HOME BRAND HAPPY Forget the Eiffel tower or the must see sights & just head to the local supermarket. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen a...

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7 CHARACTERS WORKING ABROAD & HOW THEY DID IT

So you want to work abroad? & who wouldn't?! This is the first thought to the incredible journey that comes with living and working in a foreign country. I honestly can't express enough just how life changing this experience can be, nor how easily it can be achieved. WHERE THERE IS A WILL THERE IS A WAY. Since first deciding to pack my things and begin the daunting search on how to get hired abroad, It's come to light how many options one actually has. We're lucky to be living in a time where the worlds industries are no longer separated by...

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THE MALDIVES

THE FACTS People: With a mere 5k radius, would you believe 80k Maldivians reside on this tiny island capital? The Maldives on a whole has a total population of roughly 320k Language: Dhivehi Currency: Maldivian rufiyaa MRF Climate: With an average temp of 29°C (84.2°F) There really isn’t a bad time to go. Monsoon season does run May-November. FUN FACT on 11/4/1978 the temperature dropped to 17.2 & marked the coldest day ever to be recorded...

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