Boots, Bikes and Border Crossings
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A Quirky Day Out in Mudanya & Tirilye
Today’s little adventure started with a stroll to Mudanya and a bus ride to Tirilye — a funky, colourful village that apparently turns into a packed bustling haven during tourist season. Even now, it’s bursting with charm.The streets are ruled by large, friendly dogs who wander about like laid-back locals, often found snoozing around the…
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Dinner party Tuesday Night
Dinner party vibes were spot on — heaps of laughter, a few hilarious mistranslations, and plenty of good food to keep us all happy. Honestly, chaos and charm in equal measure… just the way I like it!
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Bursa Mornings Done Right
My early morning walks in Bursa have turned into little pockets of magic. One moment I’m waving good morning to the full moon, the next I’m watching the sunrise paint the sky in soft pastels. The colours, the calm, the quiet… it’s all ridiculously soothing. Honestly, it’s the perfect way to ease into the day…
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Surprise Sunrises & Cat Whistles: My First Day in Paradise
I woke up this morning to the most jaw-dropping view — the kind you only get when you arrive in the dark and your surroundings decide to reveal themselves with a dramatic “ta-da!” at sunrise. What an awesome surprise to start the day. Oman spent the whole morning giving me the grand tour and showing…
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Goodbye Greece, Merhaba Turkey! 🇬🇷➡️🇹🇷
This morning I waved a cheerful “Yasou!” to Athens and hopped over to Istanbul. From the plane, Greece absolutely showed off—its tiny islands and rugged coastline sparkling like a postcard. Then, as we descended into Turkey, everything suddenly looked so neat and orderly, as if the buildings had lined up politely to welcome me. From…
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Route Plan (Eastern Europe)
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About Me
Happy, grateful, and full of joy – that’s how I see my life. Growing up in the small country town of Karaka, New Zealand, I was a curious little girl who dreamed of seeing the world. At 14, I took my first trip overseas to Fiji, and since then I’ve explored 66 countries, each adventure filling me with wonder at new cultures, unexpected moments, and the thrill of discovery.
I’ve leapt from planes, dived into unseen depths of the ocean, pedaled across borders, and roared through deserts on motorbikes. From crossing the Gobi Desert on two wheels to cruising down to Antarctica, from riding through roads less traveled to moments that took my breath away, I collect memories, not possessions.
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