Canberra or Canboring? Let’s Find out.
Australia’s capital city was described to me as many things. Exciting wasn’t one of them. Dull, boring, and cold or any combination of those…
Hi, I’m Shaun; lover of memorable experiences, great food, and overall awesome times. I live to travel and aim to measure my life by the experiences gained through it. This Life in Trips is a collection of those experiences as well as a place to inspire and educate others who are looking to find more out of life.
Australia’s capital city was described to me as many things. Exciting wasn’t one of them. Dull, boring, and cold or any combination of those…
Curious what a walk through Hosier Lane, Melbourne’s mural alley, is like? Read on! Possibly Melbourne’s worst kept secret, Hosier Lane gets its share of…
Of all of Australia’s natural beauty and recognizable landmarks, touring the Great Ocean Road was what I was looking forward to most. Sure, hugging a kangaroo…
While falling in love with Adelaide I had the opportunity for a day touring the Fleurieu Peninsula – home to excellent craft breweries and plenty…
I won’t go as far as saying I had low expectations for Adelaide but will say I had no expectations. After setting foot on Australian…
Perched on the western edge of volcanic island of Santorini you will find Oia. Beautifully stunning Oia. It’s white buildings with blue accents have become…
For a tiny island, Santorini sure packs a lot in. From red and black beaches to white and blue buildings, and a preserved settlement…
Research Ubud on the interwebs and you’re presented with beautiful imagery of green jungle, rice fields, and playful monkeys. What you don’t see is the…
You call yourself a coffee lover? Do you love it enough to try a cup from beans that were “processed” through a cute little…
Vienna is home to over 100 museums making it one of the most culture-packed cities in Europe. It also gives it a bit of a boring stigma….
“Yo, what’s down there?” I continued my climb back up the Tegalalang Rice Terrace not knowing this dumb question was directed at me. “Bro! What’s…
I’ve been very lucky to take some seriously great cooking classes around the world. From Turkey to Thailand and Osaka to Kuala Lumpur, there…
Relaxing wasn’t the only thing on my Ubud agenda. Between tea time at Villa Sabandari and strolling through the rice terraces, I went to…
Tucked away from the crowded streets of Kuta is the friendliest oasis I have ever encountered – The Kana Kuta Hotel . This was my Bali…
Tongue-tickling spice combinations. Unfamiliar ingredients. New delicacies to explore. Half the fun of venturing to exotic locales is sampling new foods. Unfortunately, adventurous eating…
3 days may not seem like a lot to explore a new country but when you’re talking about a tiny nation like Singapore, it’s plenty. To ensure…
Since 1999 Singapore has held the title of the best airport in the world 6 times. It currently holds this title with consecutive years at…
I will try anything once. Durian was an exception as I had no intention of ever trying it, until now. I managed to avoid…
As noted in my post on Singapore Cocktail Bars that are worth the price, in this city, finding value is key. A drink here is…
Singapore has no shortage of vantage points. From one of the world’s tallest Ferris wheels to the world’s highest craft brewery, it also has some…
Finding an overpriced drink in Singapore is as easy as ordering a drink in Singapore. To pay $20 plus for a drink at Singapore cocktail…
“Who’s hungry?” questioned our Chinatown Food Adventures tour guide Renée. His smile was one you expect to find on a friend hosting a dinner party,…
Singapore is a tiny, ultramodern nation full of bright lights and worlds biggest. Although flashy and clean, if you look hard enough you will…
Kuala Lumpur truly is a city in a jungle. With a modern metropolis and lush surroundings, Malaysia’s capital is full of contrast. With only 72…
High in the hills and not-so-deep in the jungles surrounding Kuala Lumpur you will find Lazat Cooking School, a unique and delicious way to…