When You Hit the Roomie Jackpot.
Our three days in Dubrovnik deserve their own post, but so do our roomies for those three nights. Because we hit the roommate jackpot, haha. Typically, if we stay in a shared hostel room, we’ll choose the all-female dorms. This is especially true if the hostel has a name for being party central. Nothing at all against guys–we usually get along better with them anyways–but … Continue reading When You Hit the Roomie Jackpot.
Eating Our Feelings in Barcelona.
Last night Jess actually said, “I hate travelling”. Keep in mind this is the same Jess that thinks it’s a bad year if she “only gets on two trips”. The bitterness probably had to do with the impending goodbyes. Let’s recap. Remember those two Australian brothers we met last May while waiting for a train to Cinque Terre? We saw one of them, Adam, when … Continue reading Eating Our Feelings in Barcelona.
A Guide to Falling Asleep on a Cold Aircraft.
Step 1: Don’t leave all your warm layers in your checked baggage. If you follow this step, you can stop reading this post right now. Step 2: Cover up all areas of exposed skin, such as ankles and wrists. This may require stretching sweater sleeves and pulling socks up to unfashionable heights. If you can also cover up your entire face, by all means go … Continue reading A Guide to Falling Asleep on a Cold Aircraft.
Denim Duds
Thrift stores are typically hit or miss for me. I’ll either find nothing, or leave the store with a stuffed bag of goodies–$100 later. (This is the part of this post where Jess would say she ALWAYS finds something.) How many times have I left items on the rack, thinking I’ll find better stuff at the next thrift store? I always regret it afterwards. (Like … Continue reading Denim Duds
Borrowed Kinds
I say the cheapest way to enhance your wardrobe is to borrow from someone else’s, haha. (Word of advice: Never borrow a sister’s brand new pastel pink top and drop an inky black pen on it. It’s a bugger to remove–might as well just buy her a new top). I borrowed this sheer printed top from Mom’s closet, and the thrifted mens camo shirt from … Continue reading Borrowed Kinds
Our Travels in Dress Form
For reals, though, these dresses sum us up 100% when we’re travelling. (I’m still convinced the one I’m wearing is actually a shirt, but Jess informs me otherwise. Shortest dress I’ve ever worn, b’ys.) The dress Jess is wearing is plastered in an all-over ice cream print–probably equal to the number of ice cream cones she has actually eaten on our travels. I kid you … Continue reading Our Travels in Dress Form
Local Eats: Get Stuffed
It took us way too long to realize how important supporting local businesses is. I guess the important thing is that we actually realized it, haha. Once you get into a habit of eating out at national ‘chain’ restaurants, it can be hard to break. But, we’re trying. We’ve discovered that supporting local restaurants in St. John’s is actually a delicious thing to do. You … Continue reading Local Eats: Get Stuffed
Successful Snow Days & Shout-Outs.
Most of us here on the Avalon Peninsula knew today would be a snow day. I mean, come on, we all follow Ryan Snoddon on Facebook, am I right? Judging by the crowd at the grocery store yesterday–EVERYONE knew they’d be stuck in the house until at least lunchtime today. (Nothing brings us all out and about together like a nice fat blizzard warning, haha). … Continue reading Successful Snow Days & Shout-Outs.
Warning: The Travel Bug may have Side Effects.
After 46 hours of travel (28 of those hours spent in the air), we landed in St. John’s last night. This morning, it took me ten seconds to realize where I was. Another five seconds to figure out why I let myself sleep until noon. The backpack(s) have been unpacked and are taking a well-deserved break in my closet. My clothes are in the laundry … Continue reading Warning: The Travel Bug may have Side Effects.
Hobbiton. Glowworm Caves.Thermal Pools Smell Awful.
No really, they do. It must be all the sulpher. If you’ve ever been to Rotorua, you know what we’re talking about, haha. Smell aside, though, Rotorua is definitely worth a visit. Lots to do and see and, like back in Cairns, we had to pick and choose how to spend our time there. Hobbiton was a no-brainer for us–we love the films. It was … Continue reading Hobbiton. Glowworm Caves.Thermal Pools Smell Awful.
Jess & Jana 