Sydney in black and white

I had a few cloudy days in Sydney, and an overcast weather is the best for the black and white photos. Here is the result. What do you think?

Sydney Opera House and the Harbour - a perfect day in Sydney

I'm in love! She is big, muscular, beautiful and doesn't talk much...Well, she doesn't actually talk at all. She also doesn't move. Yes, I'm in love with a building. 

The Blond confessions: my first negative experience with Couchsurfing

Many of you know that I really like Couchsurfing. I met so many people thanks to that website. I hosted 3 lovely girls and went out for drinks and parties with random people many times. I have never had any bad experiences until yesterday...

St. Kilda - the famous Melbourne beach

To me there's nothing better in this world than laying on the beach, working on my suntan and listening to the waves and seagulls. 
Whenever I travel I tend to spend quite a lot of my time soaking up the sun rays. That's why I couldn't miss going to the famous St. Kilda beach in Melbourne. 

Places to see koalas and kangaroos around Melbourne

One of the reasons why I came to Australia was to see the kangaroos and koalas. They are one of my favourite animals (I also love hippos), so a trip to Oz wouldn't be complete without spotting a skippy, or a sleepy, gumtree eating cute bear.
I imagined I would go to the zoo, or make a one day trip to the Philip Island outside of Melbourne, where you can see koalas in the conservation centre.

Street art and alleyways of Melbourne (in pictures)

One of the charming characteristics of Melbourne are its alleyways. Every major street have smaller ones that run from both sides of them, creating ideal canvases for street artists. New things are created here every day. 
The city is one of the world capitals of street art, which includes stencils, paste-ups and murals (this doesn't include graffiti and tagging - which are illegal).
I was lucky enough to have lots of time for wandering around the city and these photos are just a small percentage of the street art I found. 

Blond confessions: On how I fell out of a boat in Koh Tao and what happened with my passport

I was advised by a friend of mine to take a long tail boat from Ko Tao to Ko Nang Yuan, a small island, which is pretty popular with divers.
I got up in the morning and went to the beach to look for a boat, which could take me there. 
I didn't have to look for long. A nice, Burmese man took me for a return trip for 400 Baht. 

Reflections on my first month on the road

Last month I set off on my journey. Anxious, worried and excited, with everything I owned in my 60 litre backpack, I boarded a plane to Bangkok. 
I am not only on a journey in a physical way, but spiritual and mental as well. These are my reflections on my trip so far.

Melbourne markets - a great way of spending your afternoon in the city

Markets can tell you a lot about the society. From looking at the sellers you can tell what majorities (if any) live in the area, what the locals like to eat, what kinds of clothes they wear, how they behave and what they like to eat.
I always try to visit a market wherever I am. I aim for the less known places, less touristy spots, where I can observe the people and get a feel of the city.
There are countless market places in Melbourne. Each with its unique feel and atmosphere. There are food markets in suburbia, crafts markets in a bush, or on the beach, where you can pick up a bracelet, a handmade top, 
or a colourful boomerang, made by a local artist. 

First impressions of Australia

When I was around 7 years old my dad went to Australia for a year, where he worked on a farm. He came back tanned, relaxed and in owe of the things he'd seen. 
Till this day he says that Australia is the best country he has ever been to. 
No wonder then that visiting Oz became my dream. After 25 years I have finally managed to travel all the way here. I arrived with my expectations high, hoping to find an amazing country, which I will fall in love with.
These are my impressions after 10 first days.