How to Spend 3 Days in Seoul, South Korea? So you've heard the news that Seoul is an exciting place to visit, booked your flights, but now you're not sure where to start? With its blend of ancient palaces, futuristic cityscapes, vibrant street food, and buzzing nightlife, there's so much to do in ...
Feeding Lorikeets at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Feeding Lorikeets at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a fun experience! Last time I visited Byron Bay (NSW) I flew into Gold Coast airport in Queensland. My partner's flight was due in several hours later, so I took a short bus down to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. What are Lorikeets? The ...
Do Koalas Like to Cuddle?
Do koalas like to cuddle? Can I cuddle a koala? Where can I cuddle a koala? These are definitely the first thoughts that pop into my head when I see pictures of people holding this adorable Australian marsupial. But more recently I've been wondering, should I actually be allowed to cuddle a ...
The Alchemist: Never Give Up On Your Destiny
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, written in only two weeks in 1987, is, on the face of it, a simple tale. But, like many of the simplest tales, it holds great meaning. We follow an Andalusian shepherd boy called Santiago as he sets out on a journey to find hidden treasure after experiencing a ...
The Marriage Portrait: History Demands a Body
The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell (the author of Hamnet) will transport you back to 1500s Renaissance Italy. A conglomerate of city states before the Italy that we know today existed. A glimmering, jewel-like land of churches and palazzos, royal courts and expansive gardens. But, we learn ...
