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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