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"I just want to wander in the wild"-Jane Goodall

Hello and welcome to my crazy journey! I've always dreamed of being a zookeeper and travelling the world. I've done the zookeeper part so now its time to travel! Follow me as I plan future travels, discuss past travels, share the struggles of adulting and reminisce about zookeeping.

Perth to Exmouth 2 week itinerary

Perth to Exmouth 2 week itinerary

Sunrise, beaches and Kangaroos. All you need to know for Cape Hillsborough

Sunrise, beaches and Kangaroos. All you need to know for Cape Hillsborough

Your itinerary for The Great Ocean Road, VIC

Your itinerary for The Great Ocean Road, VIC

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Is booking via a travel company the best way?

Billie Holliday

Sep 4, 20223 min read

Is booking via a travel company the best way?

(1st and 3rd images are not mine) For some people, travelling isn't their main priority in life. I know, strange, but it's true. My dad...

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Backpack VS Suitcase; the easiest option for long term travel?

Billie Holliday

Aug 28, 20223 min read

Backpack VS Suitcase; the easiest option for long term travel?

(1st and 3rd image are not mine) I see this question pop up again and again on travel groups, 'what's better a backpack or a suitcase?'...

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Pangolins, Quokkas and Manatees. Some of the most unusual but amazing animals...

Billie Holliday

Aug 21, 20227 min read

Pangolins, Quokkas and Manatees. Some of the most unusual but amazing animals...

(1st image not mine) We all have our favourite animals, sometimes even a favourite species (for me, it's great apes). However, I do...

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Insta-perfect travel hacks: hair styles, jewellery and more

Billie Holliday

Aug 14, 20225 min read

Insta-perfect travel hacks: hair styles, jewellery and more

(1st image is not mine) I am not an Instagram influencer or anything like that. I don't make those amazing travel posts with stunning...

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Female solo travelling: my advice for new solo travellers

Billie Holliday

Aug 7, 20223 min read

Female solo travelling: my advice for new solo travellers

(1st and 3rd images are not mine) Lots of people are wanting to travel, but can't rely on flaky friends. If you are going to wait for...

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How to FLY through airport security

Billie Holliday

Jul 31, 20223 min read

How to FLY through airport security

(1st and 3rd image not mine) Airport security can be one of the most stressful places on earth, but it doesn't have to be! Here are some...

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Space saving alternatives for your backpacking trip

Billie Holliday

Jul 24, 20224 min read

Space saving alternatives for your backpacking trip

(1st and 3rd image are not mine) Packing for a trip can be difficult, let alone when you have limited space and need to carry it all on...

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Majorca ALL IN for UNDER 165 EUROS?!

Billie Holliday

Jul 10, 20229 min read

Majorca ALL IN for UNDER 165 EUROS?!

Not long back me and Tim took our first overseas, budget holiday together. In this blog I'm going to show you how I spent 4 days in Palma...

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Temples and Culture in Jogjakarta, Indonesia

Billie Holliday

May 29, 20224 min read

Temples and Culture in Jogjakarta, Indonesia

Back in 2018 I spent Christmas in Indonesia volunteering at a wildlife rescue centre (more information about the centre can be found on...

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Our top five UK staycation destinations

Billie Holliday

May 22, 20222 min read

Our top five UK staycation destinations

The UK can offer a great mixture of city breaks, countryside getaways, seaside breaks and cosy cottage weekends. This is a quick fire...

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How to prepare for budget travelling. My top tips for keeping you financially afloat during travel.

Billie Holliday

May 15, 20224 min read

How to prepare for budget travelling. My top tips for keeping you financially afloat during travel.

(1st and 3rd image are not mine) We all have our own preferences for travelling. It's pretty clear now that mine is the budget travel...

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4 things to do in Amsterdam that are SFW...

Billie Holliday

May 8, 20224 min read

4 things to do in Amsterdam that are SFW...

In 2019 I popped my Amsterdam cherry. Only a short 60 minute flight from my home town in the UK, it seemed the perfect birthday long...

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7 reasons why HARRY POTTER FANS must visit Scotland

Billie Holliday

May 1, 20222 min read

7 reasons why HARRY POTTER FANS must visit Scotland

Whether you love it or hate it, you have to admit that the story of Harry Potter is one of the most well known. How exciting is it that...

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Wild Penguins,Quokka,Birds,Kangaroo, Dolphins AND Sea Lions? Sign me up! Australian Islands.

Billie Holliday

Apr 24, 20226 min read

Wild Penguins,Quokka,Birds,Kangaroo, Dolphins AND Sea Lions? Sign me up! Australian Islands.

Glorious clear blue sea, wild Dolphins, Penguins, Quokkas, Sea lions and warm sandy beaches. That's what you get when you board a boat...

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The best villages for a sufficiently cosy Cotswold experience

Billie Holliday

Apr 17, 20222 min read

The best villages for a sufficiently cosy Cotswold experience

Having lived in a city for the majority of my life, I've always dreamed of cosy cottages in the countryside. Ones that give pure Miss...

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Hostel hacks for a comfy, safe and cost effective stay

Billie Holliday

Apr 10, 20224 min read

Hostel hacks for a comfy, safe and cost effective stay

Hostels. The scene for a pretty gross horror film. The reason mothers of solo travellers panic. My mom really didn't want me staying in a...

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How to get CHEAP flights using SKYSCANNER

Billie Holliday

Mar 26, 20223 min read

How to get CHEAP flights using SKYSCANNER

First things first, this blog is not sponsored or in partnership with Skyscanner. They are no way affiliated with Travel bee. When Tim...

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ESSENTIALS for your backpacking trip

Billie Holliday

Mar 19, 20224 min read

ESSENTIALS for your backpacking trip

Whether you are going away for a few days, weeks or months there are some items that are absolutely essential. So, what are they and why...

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What to pack for an 18 month, multi country gap year?

Billie Holliday

Jan 15, 20222 min read

What to pack for an 18 month, multi country gap year?

(First picture is not mine) 18 months is a rather long time to be travelling, covering many countries, many seasons and many different...

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My favourite books of 2021

Billie Holliday

Jan 8, 202214 min read

My favourite books of 2021

Well 2021 was a year wasn't it? Slight improvement on 2020 but not quite where we need to be. Through-out 2021 I had a lot of change,...

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