At so many points in our lives we are asked to make choices. Choose a career, choose a life partner, choose where to live, what to do and who to surround yourself with. At very few points in our lives do we take the time to reconsider. Each choice is final, each decision locking us…
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It’s been a while. Close to a year. So, where have I been? The simple answer is – I fell out of love with writing. The complex answer involves creative burnout and the two types of writing. Let’s start with the complex. When I think of creative burnout, I think of The Oatmeal’s comic ‘Creativity…
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When looking for a fast, fun island getaway most of us look to Hawaii or Fiji. These places have a lot to offer and are popular for a reason, but they’re not the only island cultures out there to explore. Samoa is a naturally beautiful, budget-friendly holiday destination with plenty to offer families, friends and…
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Your twenties are an interesting decade. They start in a whirlwind of nightclubs and 21st birthdays and then halfway through you’re navigating weddings, office parties and potentially even baby showers. If it’s your first time at any of these events, you may be wondering how to come across as a flawless, functional adult. Here’s a…
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It’s safe to say Winter has arrived with chilly mornings and grey skies every other day, but that doesn’t mean you should hibernate till Spring. There are plenty of Winter events in Melbourne to slot in your calendar for this year. Here are a few top picks happening in the city. 1. Groove on Over…
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How many nights have you spent aimlessly scrolling your phone until your eyes felt heavy enough to sleep? It may be a convenient way to prepare for bed, but it’s not the healthiest way. Bedtime routines aren’t just for Youtube vloggers and toddlers. They’re actually essential to improving your sleep quality and ensuring you get…
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There’s a glint in the eye of every seasoned traveller. They can’t wait to soak up any new city they find themselves in and long-haul flights are just a painful means to an end they must endure. But every pro started somewhere. They may not recall the nerves and excitement of their first overseas trip…
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Over the years I’ve built up a nice little collection of foreign coins from my travels. I’m not very good at using them overseas and often forget you’re not able to exchange coins back into your local currency. I used to keep them in a piggy bank for my inevitable return to each country but…
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To get the most out of a trip to Hawaii you really should spend more than 48hrs exploring the islands. But, if you can only fit in a short stopover there’s more than enough to fill up a couple days on one of its main islands. Honolulu is a tourist hotspot so you can expect…
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Packing has to be the most painful part of going on holidays (aside from long-haul flights). You don’t actually need everything but somehow you feel better if you come prepared. For beauty addicts, it’s even harder to know which products to leave behind. Here’s my travel makeup kit essentials which fit conveniently into a single…
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