Ode to Oxford

When you travel, you realise that there are two types of tours: one given by guides, the other by locals. One is formulated, strategic and measured, the other breathes a true life and history into the location. I think you know which one is preferred! Last weekend, we were lucky enough to have one of the latter from some friends in Oxford. 

As an Australian, the ancient architecture of Oxford just amazes me. Despite being in 2011, you really have to check yourself when you roam the streets and parks throughout the city. There were a few times throughout our wanderings when I half expected Robin Hood to bust out of the bushes and start firing arrows at passers-by. I know it's blatantly obvious but I'm going to say it anyway...this place is old!

 Because of Oxford's "ye olde' times" appearance, I decided to do it old-school and shoot in black and white for the day. 

Enjoy.

Parklife around the world

There's something magical about a good park and play equipment. Whether it sparks fond childhood memories, or just makes you beeline for a vacant swing or slippery dip - there's no doubt about it...a good park will bring out the inner child in almost anyone!


These next few pics are from a number of parks that I've come across in my travels.

Enjoy.
Enjoy

Its all about the friends you make along the way...

It has come up in conversation many times during my travels. Traveling around the world is such an amazing experience. Visiting all those beautiful places and revelling in interesting and different cultures and ways of life  lets just say, it's character building! But the thing that really makes all of these times so special are the people that you meet along the way.

These next few shots are some of the amazing people who have really made my travels such an amazing life changing experience.

Enjoy

 

Brilliantly Berlin

Ask anyone who has visited Berlin and I'm sure they would agree that there is something magical in the air.

I must admit i was not much of a fan of history in high school, but since visiting Berlin i think if my high school had managed to incorporate a school excursion to this amazing city, then maybe i would have changed my tune.

The shots below will hopefully paint the picture what a culturally vibrant destination Berlin really is.

Enjoy. 



I Love Munchen

Once landing in Munich, you could almost feel the excitment in the air, with only hours to wait until the first kegs among many would be cracked open, and the Octoberfest festivities would begin...

Although most of those who attended Beerfest wouldn't actually know it (due to the excessive amonts of alcohol consumed), but Munich was actually a very impressive city!

The next few shots are from in and around Munich and the Beer Fuelled Beerfest!

I hope you enjoy.

Greece Lightening

Next stop on the tour is Greece.

If you look at a map, you'd probably think that getting from Split in Croatia to Greece would be a piece of cake - you guessed wrong! After spending countless hours on the computer with our in-house travel agent Alicia McCarthy, we managed to book the cheapest, quickest and most direct flight possible...in 16 hour form. That involved flying from Split to Zagreb (Croatia), then Zagreb to Cologne Bonn (Germany), then finally from Cologne Bonn to Santorini in the Greek Island.

PHEW...that made me tired just thinking about it again!

What should be a quick 1 hour flight from Croatia to Greece, ended up being a whole day in transit.Happy Days...

Having said all that.The one day in transit was worth every minute and every penny (or Euro).

Greece is amazing.

After doing a one day sightseeing marathon with Tim in Santorini, we decided to leg-it straight for Ios for some fun and frivolity. Which is exactly what we got.

The next few photos are from our week of travel through the Greece.

I hope you enjoy!

I heart HVAR

Hvar, an island located off coast of Croatia, is one of the many places that my cousin Tim and i fell in love with. We had a real hard time leaving the place, especially when Tim was offered work at the local medical centre after his disagreement with a uncooperative scooter, and me lining up work harvesting Lavender for Luca the owner of our hostel!