Journal Entry 27 - Stop blaming the world for every inconvenience and start thanking it
Why you should stop blaming the world when any minor inconvenience happens to you. Change your mindset change your life...
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Sep 22, 20233 min read
Journal Entry 26 - Returning to Australia after living in Europe
My thoughts on visiting my family and friends in Australia after living abroad for 18 months.
Amy
Aug 12, 20234 min read
Journal Entry 25 - I’m living in Italy for free and here's how
If one year ago you told me I would be living in Italy for free, I think I would have just laughed in your face. I’ve always loved the...
Amy
Jun 22, 20233 min read
Journal Entry 24 - Portugal has my heart and here's why…
My experience in Portugal as a female solo traveller. It has to be one of my favourite countries yet!
Amy
May 25, 20231 min read
Journal Entry 23 - I quit my job...
A few weeks ago, I was beginning to feel stagnant in my life so I decided to hand in my resignation at PGL. And, surprise surprise, I’m...
Amy
Apr 20, 20232 min read
Journal Entry 22 - It's okay to have no idea what you're doing
In life, we can feel an internalised pressure to “have our life together”. The truth is no one knows what they are doing...
Amy
Mar 23, 20235 min read
Journal Entry 21 - Why is nobody talking about Madeira Island
My boyfriend and I planned a short trip at the beginning of the year to Madeira Island. Little did we know how amazing it would be.
Amy
Mar 3, 20232 min read
Journal Entry 20 - Why I recommend working at PGL
PGL is an outdoor experience company designed for enriching young people's lives. It includes a range of activities such as watersports,...
Amy
Feb 16, 20232 min read
Journal Entry 19 - 4 Reasons travelling in winter is underrated
The majority of my travelling in 2022 was during winter. Initially, I was irritated that it wasn't summertime. However, it ended up being...
Amy
Feb 2, 20233 min read
Journal Entry 18 - This is why you need to visit Edinburgh
I have always wanted to visit Scotland. Countless people have recommended me to visit and I’m so glad I finally got the chance! After...
Amy
Jan 20, 20233 min read
Journal Entry 17 - My 2023 Travel Plans
Wow! I am struggling to believe it is already 2023. This time 12 months ago I was working as much as I could, praying the time would go...
Amy
Jan 12, 20232 min read
Journal Entry 16 - Why I don't believe in New Years Resolutions
As 2022 came to an end, everyone started asking me if I had any resolutions for the new year. For as long as I can remember, I’ve never...
Amy
Jan 5, 20236 min read
Journal Entry 15 - My sister comes to London!
Amsterdam was our last stop before finishing in London to reunite with my sister for Christmas. By this point, we were knackered and...
Amy
Dec 23, 20227 min read
Journal Entry 14 - Germany and the Czech Republic blew us away!
After over a week in Italy, we were off to our next stop: Germany. Our train from Venice had a changeover in Verona which I so...
Amy
Dec 14, 20226 min read
Journal Entry 13 - I ate gelato in Italy every day
Starting off our Italian experience we were off to Genoa. The walk from the station to the hostel was not even 100m (thanks to great...
Amy
Dec 6, 20224 min read
Journal Entry 12 - My experience in the South of France during Winter
After Paris, Brodi and I started our journey to Marseille. Beginning with a delayed train, we waited at least an hour longer than...
Amy
Nov 28, 20224 min read
Journal Entry 11 - Paris, is it overrated?
From a young age I’ve always wanted to visit Paris (and even France in general). I dreamt of seeing the Eiffel Tower sparkle. Majority of...
Amy
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Journal Entry 10 - Why YOU should be your main focus and not a man
A few weeks ago I read a fantastic book by Florence Given called ‘Women don’t owe you pretty’. Already being interested in feminism and...
Amy
Oct 28, 20223 min read
Journal Entry 9 - Stop putting so much pressure on yourself
From a young age I have put a sizable amount of pressure on myself to be exemplary. Get that perfect routine, eat well, exercise...
Amy
Sep 26, 20222 min read
Journal Entry 8 - Where to from here?
As you would know, I have been working at PGL since June this year and I have already learnt so much about myself. My confidence has...
Amy
Sep 1, 20223 min read
Journal Entry 7 - My Role at PGL
Working at PGL has offered me a huge array of jobs with varying difficulties, lengths and requirements. As an “AIGL” (Meaning activity...
Amy
Aug 20, 20223 min read
Journal Entry 6 - My Barcelona Trip
Waking up at 5:30am may seem like a struggle to some but when you have a flight to catch all of a sudden it's effortless. I got a taxi to...
Amy
Jul 25, 20222 min read
Journal Entry 5 - The Beginning of Indies
Right now I’m sitting on a bus about to pick up a heap of kids for what we like to call “indies”. When the summer holidays begin PGL...
Amy
Jul 16, 20223 min read
Journal Entry 4 - Starting at a Summer Camp
As a part of my working holiday I chose to be an activity instructor at a summer camp in England. I’ve always wanted to work with kids...
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