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Jackpot

Posted on April 21, 2010 by raiichu

Who knew, signing up to spam could save me hundreds? Who knew a volcano eruption could save me hundreds? Who knew Lonely Planet could be so generous? I’m on Lonely Planet’s mailing list and was very surprised to find this in my inbox, In response to the travel chaos caused by Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull volcano, which has covered northwest Europe in a massive cloud of ash, Lonely Planet is offering 13 of its European iPhone city guides free to stranded travellers. With a lot of travellers stuck in unfamiliar places, these city…Read More

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Did Someone Say Steak?

Posted on April 16, 2010 by raiichu

I don’t usually blog twice in one day, but I just came home from a scrum-didli-umtious dinner and wanted to share. Plus it’s good practice for future blogathons. Today was my sister’s graduation ceremony (Congrats!!), and we thought a splurge on a congratulatory dinner was in order. Steak was on everyone’s mind, and since Rockpool wasn’t really within our budget, she found another Melbourne based ‘steak specialist’ – “Squire’s Loft” A quick look at their website shows 4 locations and numerous saliva inducing pictures (we dined at the South Yarra…Read More

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Camping Thermals in the City?

Posted on April 15, 2010 by raiichu

It’s currently 18°c in Melbourne, and I sit in front of my laptop rugged up in a purple rasta beanie and scarf. How am I going to survive in wintery London? May have to escape to warm Spain for the winter.

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Under Construction

Posted on April 13, 2010 by raiichu

Have spent the last 3 days trolling for a good theme for my blog – getting ready to blog the shit out of my adventures. 49 days left as of today. so much to do, so little time. valid passport – check visa – check one way ticket – check going shopping for a crumpler next week.