Travel blogger. Budget backpacker. Digital nomad. Serial expat.
by Kirstie Jeffries · Published March 18, 2016 · Last modified April 11, 2019
Three weeks into New Zealand, I’ve seen some truly remarkable sights. Mountains, lakes, beaches, islands, you name it. But reflecting back on my time here so far, the highlight would have to be the...
Speaking to people who had traveled to New Zealand before, there was one spot every person recommended: Milford Sound. The dramatic fiord (“sound” is a misnomer) had been high on my bucket list for...
by Kirstie Jeffries · Published February 8, 2016 · Last modified March 28, 2018
With most of my life still stretching out ahead of me, I have to say that I’m thrilled with how much travel I’ve been able to accomplish so far. However, the world is massive, and...
by Kirstie Jeffries · Published February 1, 2016 · Last modified May 13, 2021
Christmas may have come and gone, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still work on our wishlists the future! Whether you’re dreaming of travel or jetsetting around the world, there’s no shortage of nifty and useful travel...
Collaborations / Giveaways / Other
by Kirstie Jeffries · Published January 21, 2016 · Last modified March 28, 2018
Living overseas, one of the things I miss most about living in my hometown of Los Angeles is the buzz of the entertainment industry. Over the years, I’ve attended talk show tapings, been a seat filler...
Collaborations / Favorite Posts / Giveaways / Madrid / Other
by Kirstie Jeffries · Published December 8, 2015 · Last modified January 18, 2024
Are you planning to visit Madrid but only have 24 hours to spare? While Madrid is a city that deserves to be experienced slowly over a long period of time, you can still see...
by Kirstie Jeffries · Published December 7, 2015 · Last modified March 28, 2018
Your dream trip is planned, your accommodation is booked, you’re imagining the sights, sounds, and smells ahead, and you’re counting down the days until you go. Suddenly, your greatest hopes and dreams come crashing down...
by Kirstie Jeffries · Published December 1, 2015 · Last modified March 28, 2018
Imagine this: it’s been a long week in the corporate world, and I’ve been plugging away at my job, stuck at my desk despite sunny views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge out my window. My mind...
