1 month en Australie

Well, let me tell ya, it's been a blur of a whirlwind. I went by 7 hour train to Paris and caught up with a friend. 🙂 It was fabulous and she's moving to Australia on her work and holiday visa too! It will be great to see A in a few weeks 😀 No … Continue reading 1 month en Australie →

27 hours in Grenada

We’re up early and on the Alsa bus to Grenada. The screen looked like it was showing our bus at terminal 23 but when we went over, T saw the Alsa bus at terminal 26 said to Grenada! It was confusing and a bit stressful but luckily people were friendly and helpful. So, tip: keep … Continue reading 27 hours in Grenada →

Hot days in Seville

It was a hot evening in Seville and even with the fan I found it hard to sleep soundly. Sweating through the night is not my idea of a comfy sleep! I had hoped for a sounder sleep but it's been very, very warm... even with windows open too! Anyhow, T & I started out … Continue reading Hot days in Seville →

Settling into Seville. Then left the next day lol

Then I got woken up at 7:30am by banging, shouting, jackhammering and all the above at the same time. T did not want to stay so we packed up, cancelled it and are now on our way to Cordoba on the train. The station was pretty big with your average lunch options like Mcdonald’s, salads, … Continue reading Settling into Seville. Then left the next day lol →

San Sebastian fooding

We went to: Bar Txepetxa. photo of the mini baguette bites with fish : multiple award winner and super delicious fish with a creamy roe topping! Totally fantastic and I can see why it's the signature dish!Bar Mejillonera. photo with the mussels and calamari: excellent with the tomato sauce! Very creamy and had lotsa flavour. … Continue reading San Sebastian fooding →

Last day in San Sebastian

For breakfast, we went back to the same spot and tried to order the ham & egg omelette I saw this other fellow have the other day. Success! It was a different lil breakfast menu. It was so cheap: 2.50€! Another fellow was drinking at 10am too so that was rather funny. As it … Continue reading Last day in San Sebastian →

Another big day in Paris , day 2 of 2

After we made some simple breakfast, we went to the Orange store to get T’s phone hooked up with my SIM. We had to wait a bit but it was worth it as the employee was friendly and helpful. After that, we popped into Hardware Society! This is the second branch from Melbourne. Delicious coffee … Continue reading Another big day in Paris , day 2 of 2 →

Finishing up in Finland

You guessed I'd say that lol 🙂 Channeling my pal R there as she sends out her diaries via email with alliteration too 🙂 My friend T left for Germany early at 2:30am so I had the morning to potter around and get myself sorted. It was easy in Helsinki to pay the 4,60€ for … Continue reading Finishing up in Finland →

Markets & Fooding in Helsinki :D

Amazing cafe/restaurant food hall called the Hietalahti Market Hall serves up an array of international tastes from Portugese food, Ramen, Japanese tapas and dumplings, Filipino food, traditional Finnish salmon soup and more! A gorgeous space as well that is comfy and with lots of light. Free toilets near the Fat Ramen shop too! Ramen looked … Continue reading Markets & Fooding in Helsinki 😀 →

Grocery shopping in Finland

All the supermarkets seem to sell the same thing but that may be because I didn't get a chance to go through them thoroughly. Overall, fresh produce is pretty pricey as well as cheese... in fact, it's all a bit $$$$. Yet, there are some delicious, unique items I suggest you try 🙂 CrackersSo many … Continue reading Grocery shopping in Finland →