7 Photographs that make you want to travel

The travel bug. We’re bound to have caught it and sometimes it just gets the better of us.

We all have those days where we wish we were on vacay somewhere where we have no responsibilities and no bad vibes at all, right? We get that spontaneous travel feeling where adventure is on the top of our priority list and we sorta just roll with it.

Okay, yes, we realize that not everyone can just buy a ticket to their dream destination every time they get punched in the face with major travel lust. So what have we done? We’ve put together seven breathtaking photographs from all over the world, just to ease (or to make worse) your travelling blues. Enjoy and happy travels babes!

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So where are we off to next? Check out more travel inspo here!

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MUST-HAVE COFFEE TABLE BOOKS

If your living space doesn’t have that homely vibe that your looking for, I’ve got the solution.

Add some good coffee table books and bam – you’ve got that homely aesthetic. These books become conversation starters when guests come around, they act as interior decor and, the best thing is that you just put these books on a table and they look damn good just sitting there.

So what’s hot in the literary world I hear you asking?

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101 INSPIRATIONS FOR YOUR JOURNEY
by Meredith Gatson

Whether you’re the adventurous kind, or you’re a hardworking nine-to-fiver, this book gives you that little bit of daily inspiration whenever you need it. Have this cute little book on your coffee table and no one will ever leave your house uninspired!

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WHAT TO BAKE & HOW TO BAKE IT
by Jane Hornby

Deep down, everyone is a foodie and we can’t help it that we love food. If you’re looking for any sort of cookbook for your coffee table, look no further because this is the perfect one, especially if you’re a serious baker.

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ALL THE BUILDINGS IN NEW YORK
by James Gulliver Jancock

If you like New York you’ll like this book. If you like buildings, you’ll like this book. If you like looking at really, really, really good drawings of places in New York, then you’ll love this book. Basically anyone will be impressed by this book.

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PLACES TO GO PEOPLE TO SEE
by Kate Spade

With a book cover like this, you can’t resist having this in your house! This striking book will bring out the wanderlust in all of us with beautiful photographs of glamorous cities, inspirational quotes and life tips.

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How to be a Tourist in your own City

Time to give your eyes a rest from staring at screens all day, get up and make your way into town because you’ve got some serious exploring to do.

Becoming a Tourist in your own city is an inexpensive way you can explore the nooks and cranny’s of your town and it’s a way you can find some pretty awesome hidden gems.

If you’ve got a day to yourself or if you’re looking for something to do with a friend, become a tourist in your own City for the day. It’s fun, it’s exciting, it can be inspiring and you’re bound to learn something new.

So how exactly so you become a Tourist in your own City I hear you asking? Well it’s simple – put aside your stresses, take a camera and explore.

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• Eat at a cafe that you’ve never been to
• Visit a vintage bookstore and look around
• Visit your city’s famous tourist attractions and appreciate them
• Attend the festivals that are on around the city
• Shop at the markets – you never know what you’ll find
• Don’t be ashamed of taking photos
• Look out for free events
• Grab a rug and your friends and have a picnic in a park
• Go on a Thrift Store crawl!
• Walk instead of taking a Taxi/Bus

 

Now you can put down your phone and shut down your computer. Get exploring and most importantly – have fun!

5 things to do in Sydney for FREE

So you’ve worked your butt off and saved up for a trip ‘down under’ to Australia and you find yourself with a day or two of free time on your hands. What do you do?

I’m an Aussie girl myself and I’ve grown up around Sydney for my whole life; it’s safe to say that it’s an amazing place. Surrounded by culture, beautiful weather and lovely people, Sydney is one of those places where you just want to go out and explore every inch of the city. So what do you do in iconic Sydney when you’re on a tight budget? Read on and I can reveal to you some of the best things to do for free in Sydney, Australia!

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Art appreciating

Sydney is home to some of the best Art Galleries and the best collections of art, where you can drench yourself in culture and take some time to really challenge your creative mind. Gain inspiration from the Museum of Contemporary Art while overlooking the Harbour, gaze at historical artworks at the Art Gallery of NSW and be delighted by the White Rabbit Gallery (and enjoy a few cheeky Dumplings after!).

Circular Quay is the place to be

Possibly the best place for all things tourist-y in Sydney; if you had only one day to spend in Sydney, Circular Quay is the best place to be. It has so many iconic tourist attractions to appreciate – the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, The Rocks and you can even take a ferry trip to another island.

Bondi Beach. Enough said.

Or just any beach in Australia, really. They’re all f***ing amazing.

Walk on the Harbour Bridge

No I’m not talking about the $200 Bridge Climb! I’m talking about the sidewalk that runs across the whole bridge and takes you to North Sydney that even people who have a fear of heights can do! You’ll come across breathtaking views of the Harbour, but just remember to take a bottle of water because it’s a long journey!

Browse the Markets

There are markets that run on Thursdays and Saturdays in lots of places around Sydney so you can’t miss them. Have a stroll around the Eveleigh markets or the markets at The Rocks and find something unique, original, creative and affordable.

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My question for you guys: Where are you from and where do you want to travel to?

8 Pick-Me-Ups For Bad Days

We all have those days where everything is just shitty. It’s easy to just sit around and waste the day away, but we have 24 hours in a day (as does Beyoncé), so why not turn all that negativity and bad vibes into positive energy and good vibes? Here are a few simple reminders of things that you could do to beat those shitty days. Peace!

 

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Get comfy and put on your all-time favorite film

Grab some popcorn and put on the comfiest clothes you own. Whether you’ve got company or if you’re by yourself, you’re still gonna enjoy the shiz out of that movie.

Relax. Meditate and do some Yoga

It’s proven (…probably) that Meditation and Yoga boosts spirits. It’s easy, relaxing and so good for tha soul! A little relaxation everyday goes a long way.

Do some retail therapy. Treat yo ‘self!

Take yourself out for a shopping date and buy that thing that you’ve been eyeing off for the longest time. Sometimes it’s a good thing to spend big for yourself.

Pamper yourself

Take a long, warm shower or bath, or take yourself to get a full body massage. Wind down and de-stress for the perfect cure for a bad day.

Bake something, even if you can’t bake

Baking is an awesome way to take your mind off things that make you feel like shit AND you get to eat some tasty, tasty goodies that you just made.

Put pen on paper

Get all your thoughts out on paper – word vomit. Grab a pen and some paper and write something that motivates you. Write a list, a story, or even a letter that you have no intention of sending away.

Go for a walk

Slip into your best shoes and go outside for a bit of a stroll. Take your music with you and wander into places that are new to you. Appreciate the small things and enjoy yourself!