My Year Abroad

A collection of 22 posts

Travel

Burj2Burj Half Marathon

A spontaneous sign-up a few months ago led me to run 21.1km in Dubai.

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The UAE

After 344 days, a final stop in the UAE brought my year abroad to a close.

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A Week in Singapore

5 days of exploring this city gave me the opportunity to see some of the many things Singapore has to offer. This blog has it all covered.

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Exploring Bali

A collection of activities, experiences and recommended spots in Bali.

Travel

Volunteering in Bali

For 4 weeks over December 2023 I lived and volunteered in Bali, Indonesia. This blog post discusses my experience of working on an impactful project in South East Asia.

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North Queensland

Abundant with biodiversity, the north of Queensland makes for a great visit. Reef, rainforests and a whole lot of beaches!

Health & Fitness

Melbourne Half Marathon

I reflect on the Melbourne Half Marathon and training that led up to it.

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Sydney - A 6 Day Guide

My itinerary for a 6 day trip to Sydney.

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Phillip Island

A day out on Phillip Island - penguins included!

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Bendigo in a Day

Gold, parks, lakes, bats and an escape from the hustle and bustle of Melbourne - all in a day in the city of Bendigo.

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Uluru - A 5 Day Guide

My final bit of travelling over the winter break took me to the middle of Australia: Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.

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Western Australia Road Trip Highlights

I share my 3-day itinerary for a WA roadtrip. Sand dunes, gorges, desert, beaches and vast plains of bushland guaranteed!

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Perth - In & Around the City

Over July I was in Perth and Western Australia for 2 weeks. This blog highlights some of the places I visited in and around Perth.

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Cathedral Range State Park

Outside Melbourne lies a range of National Parks that you can explore a car drive away, the Cathedral Range State Park being one of them.

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Great Ocean Road Trip

The Great Ocean Road is one of Australia's iconic scenic drives. Here's how it went.

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Melbourne #5

This blog updates my exploration of Melbourne - including an art gallery, library, food and day to day activities.

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Melbourne #4

I share some things I've gotten up to in the sports capital of Australia.

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Melbourne #3

Imperial vs UniMelb Since starting my final year at the University of Melbourne, I've definitely noticed some differences in the higher education system between the UK and Australia. Having studied for 3 years at Imperial College London, it's given me a good opportunity to compare both

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Melbourne #2

A quick read on some of the many beaches, food and drink spots in the city.

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Melbourne #1

Whilst on my year abroad, this blog (and the following ones) will summarise my experiences and thoughts. Enjoy!

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How to ace a long haul flight

My journey to Melbourne was the longest flight I had ever taken, and I did it solo. In this blog I share some tips on long haul flying.

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How to prepare for a Year Abroad

As I embark on my year abroad journey in Melbourne, Australia, I kick things off with some tips on how to plan your year.