Here are a few different ways to celebrate Australia Day this year. Ah, Australia Day. It’s the day the First Fleet came to our shores and the day that marks the end of holidays when you’re a kid (boo). It’s…
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The Hits & Misses of Celebrating New Year’s Eve at Luna Park Sydney
It happened. This Aussie finally did a New Year’s Eve in Sydney. The city’s fireworks are Australia’s version of New York City’s Ball Drop, so it’s a pretty big deal. My friend and I decided if we were going to…
5 Top Independent Hotels in Arizona
Here are 5 great Arizona hotels you need to visit. Arizona: the home of the Grand Canyon, the infamous Monument Valley (a backdrop used in many Western films) and the Sonoran Desert. But as it turns out, the Southwestern American…
Where To Stay – Top Boutique Hotels in St Louis, Missouri
St Louis is famous for its position on the Mississippi River and its Gateway Arch, which dominates the city’s downtown skyline at 192 metres tall. Fortunately, when people choose to visit the Missouri city and its impressive scenery, they have…
A 2015 Reading Challenge Recap
Okay, I have to be upfront. The Popsugar challenge was to read 52 books this year. I failed, but I did try hard. I ended my 2015 reading challenge with 46 books read, which I am super impressed with. I am glad I…
Hayley Lately // December 2015 & An Upcoming Holiday
A holiday to me means new experiences — whether they are local or global. Every month I lived in Canada I chronicled my working holiday in Expat Updates. Now I am back in Australia, I have created Hayley Lately. At the end of…