Welcome to the blog of a beginner traveller

My name is Amy and I am about to move from Australia to England to begin a two year working holiday in the UK.

Since I have never been overseas before, most people ask if I'm “nervous” or “scared” but honestly nothing has ever scared me less. I can understand their confusion by my answer because I would speculate the same thing if I didn’t know me. I’m travelling by myself, I know nobody and I’ve never lived out of home. But, moving overseas is probably the only decision I’ve ever made that doesn’t have me worried based on the outcome and makes me feel an intense sense of clarity. I am aware of the risks, probable mistakes I will make and yet I still feel so happy to be able to experience it all.

As a kid I always dreamed of travelling Europe, experiencing culture, history and a variety of landscapes. And apparently even my family noticed this. On my 21st birthday my grandparents gifted me with a personalised Pandora charm bracelet which was beautiful. Not only had they been collecting charms since I was 10, but they proceeded to tell me that the first charm was one that I had picked myself at that age. That charm was a suitcase, and after I picked it I said to my Nanny that “I was going to see the Eiffel Tower someday”. Obviously I have no recollection of this. However, the thought amazes me that the things I was unconsciously dreaming of as a child are still relevant today.

The global pandemic has impacted my ability to travel over the past two years, as it has done to everyone. Although, I know that I used this (and other external forces out of my control) as an excuse to explain why I wasn’t following my heart. If it wasn’t Covid it was because I didn’t have enough money, or because I didn’t have anyone to go with, or whatever other reason I chose to believe. These excuses were mostly to myself. I blamed the lockdowns and the bad timing, all well knowing I was just avoiding my real problems. The major one being that I was not fulfilled in my life.

Mid 2021 I was amidst leaving a relationship, finishing a university degree, being burnt out from countless hours of study, working two jobs, and about to turn 21. I reached a crossroad, and realised that the only one who could change my life was myself (as corny as that sounds it's kind of true). Ever since then I have endeavoured to let go of others' expectations of me and pursue a life that I want. I decided I was moving to England in October of 2021, and gave myself 8 months to save, and ground myself before I left. And they have been the best months of my life, full of adventure, fun and learning experiences (to say the least). I have pushed myself out of my comfort zone and lived a life more aligned with what I want.

I am excited to share my new adventure with others as a beginner traveller who is always aiming to be a better version of herself. Anything I share here are things I would have loved to know when I first started self-development and travel. And hopefully I can inspire at least one person to live a life that is aligned with their dreams. Follow along on my Instagram, TikTok and Blog if you are interested in learning along with me!

Thank you, love Amy ♡