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Helpful Things to Know When Travelling to Japan

Travel, Blog, Japan, Travel Tips & Guides · August 21, 2026

20 Helpful Things to Know When Travelling to Japan

If you're planning a trip to Japan, there are several things to know when travelling to Japan that will make your experience smoother and more enjoyable. Having travelled to Japan four times, I’m still learning tips I wish I had known on my first visit. These insights could have saved me time and ...

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10 best things to do in Lucerne Switzerland

Blog, Europe, Travel, Travel Tips & Guides · August 9, 2026

10 Things to Do in Lucerne That Are Worth Your Time

Lucerne is one of those Swiss cities that feels almost too picturesque to be real. Set on the shores of Lake Lucerne and surrounded by mountains, the city combines medieval architecture, scenic lake views and easy access to some of Switzerland’s most famous mountain destinations. While Lucerne is ...

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15 Best Day trips from Seoul in South Korea.

Blog, South Korea, Travel, Travel Tips & Guides · August 8, 2026

15 Best Day Trips from Seoul & How To Get There

If you're planning a trip to South Korea, don't make the mistake of spending your entire trip in Seoul. While Seoul is an incredible city, some of the best experiences in Korea are waiting just outside the capital. From historic cities and coastal towns to traditional villages, islands, mountains ...

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Visit Velaris from ACOTAR in real life - the city of Starlight

Blog, Europe, Travel, Travel Tips & Guides · August 6, 2026

Ultimate Guide to Visiting Velaris from ACOTAR in Real Life – the City of Starlight

For fans of Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series, Velaris—the fabled "City of Starlight"—is a place of dreams. While this captivating city exists only within the pages of Maas's novels, whispers among fans suggest that Zermatt, Switzerland, might just be its real-life ...

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Blog, Books · May 19, 2026

13 Best Christmas Romance Books You’ll Want to Read in One Sitting

There’s something about Christmas that makes love stories feel even more magical. Maybe it’s the glow of twinkling lights, the comfort of familiar traditions, or the way the world seems to slow down just enough for hearts to find their way back to each other. Whatever it is, Christmas romance books ...

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✨ You, me, and a little trip to the City of Starli ✨ You, me, and a little trip to the City of Starlight? ✨

🗺️ Comment ‘GUIDE’ and I’ll send you my free guide to visiting this corner of Switzerland.

With the next ACOTAR book releasing today, it felt like the perfect time to share these photos from Switzerland. Because if Velaris existed in the real world, I imagine it might look a little something like this. 🏔️

During the day, you have the Matterhorn towering in the background. But as the sun sets and the lights of the village begin to glow, the whole place takes on a different kind of magic. It’s probably the closest you’ll ever get to winnowing into the City of Starlight. 🌌 

📌 A little tip if you’re planning a visit: get to the lookout 30–40 minutes before sunset to find a good spot and watch the village light up.

📍 Zermatt in #Switzerland 🇨🇭

📚 Are you reading A Court of Splintered Harmony? 

📷 Photos edited on @lightroom (presets linked in my bio) 

#europe #acotar #velaris #bookstagram
What happens when three drag artists hit the road? What happens when three drag artists hit the road? 👀

Here’s a quick rundown of the musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert, based on the iconic Australian film, plus what you can expect from the show.

It’s a mix of road trip adventures, friendship, comedy, colourful costumes, big dance numbers and some very iconic songs. ✨

🗓️ Priscilla Queen of the Desert is playing at @regaltheatre in Subiaco from 17–31 October.

🎟️ If you’re keen to see it, tickets are available through @ticketekaustralia.

Send this to someone you’d take along for a night at the theatre 🎭

#Perth #WesternAustralia #Ticketek #Musical #Ad
📝 Part 15 of the media I consumed this week that s 📝 Part 15 of the media I consumed this week that sparked my curiosity 🙇🏻‍♀️

This week’s roundup is all about articles and essays that made me think a little differently, introduced me to a new idea, or simply left me with something to sit with. 🌱

💌 I share weekly recommendations across books, films, articles, podcasts and more in my newsletter. You can sign up through the link in my bio.

💭 Newsletter subscribers get the full list of everything featured in each roundup.

📝 Comment 'list' and I'll send you all the links for the media in this carousel.

#reading #whattoread #europe
Save this for your next night out in Perth 🎭 If y Save this for your next night out in Perth 🎭

If you’re looking for a fun night out or a musical in Perth this October, this is your sign to see Priscilla Queen of the Desert. ✨

Think outrageous costumes, big dance numbers, hilarious characters and plenty of iconic songs, including I Will Survive and It’s Raining Men.

🗓️ Priscilla Queen of the Desert is playing at @regaltheatre in Subiaco until 31 October, with tickets available through @ticketekaustralia. 🎟️

⏰ The Box Office opens 2 hours before the show. The performance runs for 120 minutes, including a 20-minute interval.

#Perth #WesternAustralia #Ticketek #Musical #Ad
🤯 Some experiences deserve a spot on your bucket l 🤯 Some experiences deserve a spot on your bucket list, and hearing your favourite movie soundtracks performed live is one of them.

As a huge movie person and Hans Zimmer fan, I was so excited when I found out his The Next Level tour was coming to Perth.

Here are just a few highlights from opening night of the Australian tour, from hearing scores from Interstellar and Pirates of the Caribbean to Dune live and some seriously goosebump-inducing moments.

There’s something so special about hearing these scores live with a 19-piece band, incredible vocals and the full production around you. Definitely one of those experiences that feels even better in person. 🎼 🎻

A big thank you to @ticketekaustralia for having me at @RACArena for opening night! 🫶🏼

If you’re in Australia and want to experience it for yourself, the tour continues throughout October, with dates in:

📍 Brisbane Entertainment Centre — 20 October 2026
📍 Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne — 24 October 2026
📍 Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney — 28 October 2026

🎟️ Tickets are available through @ticketekaustralia.

Would you add @HansZimmerLive to your bucket list?

#hanszimmer #ticketek #orchestra #australia #ad @HansZimmerLive @ticketekaustralia
Sounds and sights from @hanszimmerlive 🎶 There’s Sounds and sights from @hanszimmerlive 🎶

There’s something special about hearing the music you’ve grown up with performed live. From the film scores to the incredible lighting and soundscapes, the whole experience felt so immersive.

Swipe through for a few highlights from the night! 👉🏻

Thank you to @ticketekaustralia for inviting me to the Perth opening night of @hanszimmerlive'sThe Next Level tour. Such a memorable way to spend an evening.

If you’re keen to experience his music live, there are still tickets available on @ticketekaustralia for the remaining Australian dates in October.

📍 Brisbane Entertainment Centre — 20 October 2026

📍 Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne — 24 October 2026

📍 Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney — 28 October 2026

📷 Shot on @samsungwithgalaxy

#perth #hanszimmer #movies
👇🏼 One thing you need to add to your bucket list? 👇🏼 One thing you need to add to your bucket list?

Seeing Hans Zimmer live with a full orchestra. 🎼🎻

I had the chance to attend the opening night of @HansZimmerLive’s The Next Level tour in Australia at @RACArena in Perth with @ticketekaustralia, and honestly, this has been on my bucket list for YEARS.

As a huge movie person, hearing some of Hans Zimmer’s most iconic scores performed live while scenes from films like Interstellar, Inception and Pirates of the Caribbean played around us was such a surreal experience. There’s something completely different about hearing a film score live with a full orchestra and band.

The Australian tour has already kicked off in Perth, but there are still plenty of opportunities to catch Hans Zimmer Live – The Next Level around the country:

📍 Adelaide Entertainment Centre — 15 October 2026
📍 Brisbane Entertainment Centre — 20 October 2026
📍 Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne — 24 October 2026
📍 Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney — 28 October 2026

The show features a 19-piece band, vocalists including Australian singer Lisa Gerrard, orchestral arrangements, electronic sound design and plenty of immersive production.

If you’re a film lover, this is definitely one to add to your list. 🎬🎶

So, who are you taking with you? 👀

#hanszimmer #ticketek #concert #australia #ad @HansZimmerLive @ticketekaustralia
Ungatekeeping my camera settings I swear by 📸 If Ungatekeeping my camera settings I swear by 📸

If you’ve ever wondered how to take better photos on your phone, these are a few of the camera phone settings on @samsungwithgalaxy I’ve found make the biggest difference to how my photos turn out.

Nothing complicated, just a few small changes that can help you get more intentional with your composition, lighting and editing.

I’ve also included the settings I use most, the different focal lengths I used and what I do with my photos after I’ve taken them 👀

📷 All photos are edited on @lightroom, which is free to use on your phone.

#travel #phototips #travelphotography #lightroom @samsungau @samsungmobile

Turn on your gridlines in your camera settings.

Using the grid lines experiment with different compositions.

Shooting photos in 16:9 gives you more space for edits. 

On a samsung phone click on the four dots then select 16:9.

16:9 is also great for using on Instagram stories and thumbnails for Instagram reels.

Don't forget to adjust your exposure especially if your highlights are blown out.

Exposure settings will depend on the lighting conditions on the day. Generally always better to make it lower since it's easier to recover the highlights and shadows in post editing.

Underrated tip for shooting photos and videos. Experiment with different focal lengths when shooting in the same location or samw subject.

Few examples of what you can use for thr focal lengths.

Always best to shoot in RAW so you have more flexibility when editing later. 

On a @samsungwithgalaxy phone you can choose to shoow RAW or RAW & JPEG.

@lightroom is free and essy to use on your phone.

You can streamline your editing by using presets.

I've made lightroom presets that I use for editing most of my photos. You can download them using the link in my profile.

Difference between the unedited RAW photo and the final edit in lightroom. Using my fujifilm presets ✨️

Found this helpful? 

I've got more photo tips and resources on my profile. 📷 If there's a tutorial or question you'd like me to answer let me know in the comments.
🙇🏻‍♀️ Part 18 of articles worth reading in your tw 🙇🏻‍♀️ Part 18 of articles worth reading in your twenties ✨

Here’s your next round of long-form reads for navigating your twenties.

💌 Enjoyed this post? I share weekly recommendations, resources and reflections on navigating your twenties, financial literacy and life in between over on my Substack.

#whattoread #articles #europe

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