Don’t let your holiday turn you into a grumpy bitch

Grumpy bitch

There's something about holidays that make you think that normal rules don't apply. When you're leaving your everyday life behind, it feels like you will have all the time in the world. You dream about all those loooong, empty days waiting for you. Then you think about all the money you've spent to get there. So you start making a massive list of things to do to make the most … [Read more...]

Splash some sunshine on your wall with a travel poster

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When summer has deserted us and the mornings are chilly, add some sunshine to your home with these bright travel posters. Copenhagen Just look at those ducks! Are they not completely adorable? I think this poster would make me smile every time I looked at it - Copenhagen Paris This one has me picturing myself in some cosy dimly lit Parisian bistro. In my daydream I can … [Read more...]

How to make a travel map to plan a trip

How to make a travel map to plan a trip

A couple of months back the kids and I enjoyed following hubster's week-long charity bike ride by making a travel map. See How to make a travel map to track a traveller. But that was just a trial run for the main event! We are all going on our Disney Extravaganza later this year, and to help with the anticipation and planning, we have made a new travel map. I remembered … [Read more...]

How to make a travel map to track a traveller

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Travelling vicariously through someone else can be surprisingly satisfying. Once you get past the intense jealousy and hatred that is. It's Claytons travel - the travel you have when you're not really travelling. I guess you could call it armchair travel, but it's rarely that relaxing. Hence the reference to the classic 80s ad for a non-alcoholic drink called Claytons - "the … [Read more...]

Travel-inspired gift ideas | Lark

Travel-inspired gift ideas - Calendars b

Are there some stores that always seem to carry the sort of things you like? That's what Lark online is like for me. It is my first go-to for gift ideas, especially for anything with a retro vibe or an extra bit of personality. It is jam-packed with the sweetest things. Conveniently, they are currently offering free shipping on orders over $40. That was all the convincing I … [Read more...]

Hawaii-ify your house

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  Is there any more laid back, surf-sun-sand culture than Hawaii? Get some of that cruise-y vibe going on at your place with some Hawaii-ification!   1. Blacklist Aloha print  -  2.  Bonnie & Neil Floral garland cushion  - 3.  Bonnie & Neil Pineapple cushion  - 4.  Zanui Palms canvas print  - 5.  Freedom Kaiholo pineapple  - 6.  Naturally Cane … [Read more...]

Put the world on your wall with a travel poster

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When there's no amazing holiday on the horizon, I love to be surrounded by photos, souvenirs and art that either bring back wonderful memories or may inspire a future trip. Travel posters are an easy way to brighten up a room and bring a little of the world into your home.  Greece | Paris | Melbourne Monte Carlo | London | Coolangatta Melbourne | New York | … [Read more...]