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Josie Kelsh

Josie will help you to plan your next trip filled with bucket list experiences balanced with budget travel. She discovered travel in her late thirties, but since then has travelled extensively, visiting more than 60 countries and taking an adult gap year. She is now based in Australia and loves sharing all she has learned about travelling on a budget but with the added comforts a Gen Xer requires.

10 Places That Have Sparked Joy in My Travels

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When travelling, in between all the stress of getting around, the language barriers and the …

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A Personal Update – 6 Months On

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Many of you will have read my previous post (you can see it here) about …

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The Fear of Getting Lost – A Traveller’s Perspective

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It’s interesting when talking to other people, particularly those who don’t travel a lot, to …

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Is Cruising for You – the Pros and Cons

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Cruising is becoming more and more popular. Here I’ve put together a list of pros …

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Finding the Best Dunedin Street Art

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Did you know Dunedin Street Art was a thing? If you’re visiting Dunedin and keen …

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A 10 Day New Zealand North Island Itinerary

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Looking for the perfect New Zealand North Island Itinerary? I’ve got you! New Zealand is …

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Finding the Best Hobbiton Tour from Tauranga

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For fans of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, a visit to Hobbiton …

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Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

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The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens in Hobart are the oldest in Australia, with over 200 …

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Finding the Best Hobart Street Art

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As we cruised from Australia to New Zealand we had a day to explore Hobart, …

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Free Things to do in Sydney

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Are you looking for the best free things to do in Sydney Australia? You’ve come …

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