I love museums. Culture, history, art and science coming together under one roof, collecting the shared human experience we all share. Whenever visiting a destination I always make sure to check out the local museums, hoping to soak in rare artefacts, learn about different ways of life and having my eyes opened to the wonders…
A few weeks ago I had a great idea for a series of blog entries in which I interview my friends about the places they’ve travelled, things they have seen and experiences they’ve had. I thought it would be fun and enlightening to gather a range of perspectives and share some of their stories, memories and experiences.…
Founded by the Roman empire in 71 AD as Eboracum and surrounded by impressive city walls, York is an English city in Yorkshire in the north of the United Kingdom. Stepped in centuries worth of history and surrounded by countryside, the cobbled streets of the city echo the sentiments of the past, stark in contrast to…
Black sand beaches and volcanic valleys. Imposing glaciers and floating icebergs. Thunderous waterfalls and bubbling geothermal hot springs. This is nature at its most primal. This is Iceland. A land of Earth, Fire, Wind and Water. A place so breathtakingly stunning, so full of wonder and adventure, you’ll never want to leave. It’s difficult to put into words the…
Beaches and sand, tropical waters and sunshine. I’ll admit that the stereotypical coastal relaxation getaway is not my first choice when it comes to travel destinations – I much prefer the brisk chill of winter and the adventure of exploring a new place and culture. But sometimes the beauty and quiet charm of a place can’t help…
A land of fire, ice, water, elves and magic. Iceland is a veritable wonderland of natural oddities, cultural quirks and fascinating stories – the primal, unspoilt landscape and friendly people make it one of the most interesting places to travel in the world. Here are 8 surprising facts you may not have known about the the small Nordic island nation.…
Dublin, the capital of Ireland – a place famous for pubs, bars and cobbled streets. Big enough to claim city status, but small enough to maintain its rich Irish charm, Dublin has been named as the friendliest city in Europe, and having a pint with the local Dubliners is almost a given while visiting. Travelling there during the…
New York City in the winter can be a dreary time – the temperature drops, the skies are grey and snow lines the streets and parks. The city becomes monochromatic; green becomes a rarity, as white blankets the entire city. If the city that never sleeps ever actually ever slept, winter would be the time. But jump…
One of the most exciting parts about exploring a new country is discovering new places to stay – with Iceland’s total population numbering only a mere 330,000 it might surprise you to know that the range of accommodation options through the countryside is vast. From authentic horse ranches in the North, stylish country hotels along…
Fierce chainmail-clad warriors, epic battles of the north and stalwart stone fortresses. These are the images I had in my head as I planned my road trip around Scotland, all the while remaining keenly aware that imagination rarely informs reality. However, not only were these images of the history of Scotland accurate, the sites I saw…
Often I find myself in the midst of an existential crisis – what am I doing with my life? Is this all there is? Is this where I want to be? When I start to think too much, I find it helpful to turn to the wise words of people much more intelligent and smarter than myself.…
Snorkelling. Not exactly the first activity that comes to mind when you think of Iceland, a place imagined by most to be a snow-covered and sub-freezing destination. But surprisingly Iceland offers some of the best diving conditions in the world – if you don’t mind the icy chill of the water, you’ll be treated to stunningly clear conditions,…
I would consider myself a fairly introverted person – I’m shy and timid when placed in unfamiliar situations. Earlier this year I was lucky enough to be sent to Germany for scientific training in gunshot residue analysis; extremely excited about the prospect of seeing a new country, I was also apprehensive about going to a…
I’ve been a huge fan of musical theatres for about five years now. Anyone living in Australia will know the pain of having to wait years for Broadway and West End musicals to make their way to our shores. During my trip to New York City in February 2014 I was lucky enough to visit during the…
Caves. Deep, intricate networks of tunnels, carved from limestone over thousands of years by running water. Decorated by stunning geological formations and inhabited by bizarre lifeforms evolved to live in perpetual darkness. It’s estimated that only a fraction of the world’s cave systems have been fully explored. There lies hundreds of kilometres of uncharted passages throughout the…
Forensic Traveller 