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Blog · February 6, 2023

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Can you guess where this city is? Everyone talks Can you guess where this city is?

Everyone talks about visiting Amsterdam when they go to the Netherlands… but what about this city?

I spent a week exploring the country and made it a goal to visit a different city each day. Some were bigger, some quieter — but one felt like stepping straight into a Dutch painting.

Right in the heart of it all was Delft. A canal-laced city of leaning church towers, flower-lined bridges and the iconic blue-and-white pottery you instantly recognise. Delft is the birthplace of Johannes Vermeer, the artist behind Girl with a Pearl Earring, and a place where art, history and everyday Dutch life quietly intertwine.

It also holds royal significance. William of Orange is buried inside Nieuwe Kerk, beginning a tradition that continues for the Dutch royal family today. Just across town, the slightly leaning Oude Kerk stands taller than the Leaning Tower of Pisa and watches over the canals below.

If you’re planning a visit, here’s what I’d recommend:

🏛️ Royal Delft – The last remaining Delftware factory from the 17th century. You can watch artists hand-paint the famous Delfts Blauw ceramics and learn how this blue-and-white style became a symbol of the Netherlands.

🎨 Vermeer Centrum Delft – A deep dive into Vermeer’s life, the Dutch Golden Age and the Delft School of painting. Even if you’re not an art expert, it gives you a whole new appreciation for the city’s atmosphere.

🙇🏻‍♀️ Market Square – One of the largest and most impressive town squares in the country. Surrounded by historic buildings, cafés and the two iconic churches, it’s the perfect place to slow down with a coffee and simply take it all in.

🛶 A canal cruise – Cruising through the narrow canals gives you a completely different perspective of the brick facades, arching bridges and quiet courtyards tucked away from the main streets.

🚶🏻‍♀️ A slow wander through the Old Town – No strict itinerary needed. Peek into antique stores and let yourself get slightly lost among the canals.

🚆 How to get here? Just about an hour by train from Amsterdam.

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

#europe #travelphotography #bucketlist @visitdelft
can you believe this place exists in Japan? 🤯 📌 T can you believe this place exists in Japan? 🤯

📌 This place was a bit hard to reach without a car, so I ended up booking a day trip tour to reach this spot in Japan. If you like the link to the tour comment 'link' and I'll send it to you.

📍location of place in Japan at the end 

Day trip in Japan, hidden gems in Japan, places to visit in Japan 

#japan #asia #bucketlist #japantravel
💸 Small ways I consume less so I can experience mo 💸 Small ways I consume less so I can experience more.✨

Over the past year, I’ve been quietly shifting into a low-buy mindset — not extreme, not restrictive, just more intentional. Small habits, small swaps, small mindset shifts that have genuinely changed how I spend and what I prioritise.

If you’re in your twenties (or honestly any age) and want to stretch your money further while building a life that actually feels full, this is for you.

💬 What’s one way you’ve been consuming less lately?
📝 If you found this helpful, comment “link”, and I’ll send you the Substack post sharing my full list of habits that are saving me money this year. 

#twenties #habits
Autumn has officially arrived in Perth 🍁 The morn Autumn has officially arrived in Perth 🍁

The mornings feel crisper, the light turns softer, and suddenly the city is brushed in warm shades of amber and gold. It’s one of my favourite seasons here, when long walks feel cosier, cafés feel more inviting, and the hills come alive with colour. There’s also a lineup of beautiful seasonal events that make this time of year extra special.

If you’re chasing autumn leaves or planning a slow weekend outdoors, here are some of the best places to soak it all in.

There’s something about autumn in Perth that feels slower and softer, perfect for weekend wanders and simple joys.

💬 What’s your favourite place to enjoy autumn in Perth?

#perth #westernaustralia #autumn
Autumn has officially arrived in Perth 🍁 The morn Autumn has officially arrived in Perth 🍁

The mornings feel crisper, the light turns softer, and suddenly the city is brushed in warm shades of amber and gold. It’s one of my favourite seasons here, when long walks feel cosier, cafés feel more inviting, and the hills come alive with colour. There’s also a lineup of beautiful seasonal events that make this time of year extra special.

If you’re chasing autumn leaves or planning a slow weekend outdoors, here are some of the best places to soak it all in:

🍁 S&R Orchards @srorchardeventsperth – They’re hosting their autumn festival on selected weekends in May and June, with orchard views, seasonal produce and that classic Perth Hills charm.

🍁 The Bickley Harvest Festival is back, celebrating the flavours and creativity of the Bickley Valley. Expect rolling vineyard views in autumn tones, boutique cellar doors, tastings, workshops and plenty of local fare. 

🍁 Araluen Botanic Park @araluenbotanicpark 

🍁 Subiaco Common, @seesubiaco

🍁 Raeburn Orchard,  @raeburnorchards - $5 entry, with persimmon season running from 1–31 May. A sweet little outing in the Perth Hills.

🍁 Hyde Park - Beautiful reflections in the lake framed by golden trees.

🍁 Borello Park, Roleystone - A quiet gem in the hills when the leaves begin to fall.

There’s something about autumn in Perth that feels slower and softer, perfect for weekend wanders and simple joys.

💬 What’s your favourite place to enjoy autumn in Perth?

#perth #westernaustralia #autumn
✨️ Don't skip these places in Japan 👇🏼 Want to se ✨️ Don't skip these places in Japan 👇🏼

Want to see a different side of Japan than just Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka? Step off the golden route and uncover hidden gems, coastal escapes, and fairytale villages.

On my fourth trip to Japan this summer, I explored some of the country’s most magical spots across Kyushu and Kansai 🌿 Here are a few highlights:

🌊 Glide through a volcanic gorge where waterfalls shimmer into rainbow mist

🏘 Visit a quiet fishing village where houses line the water’s edge

🌲 See a pine-covered sandbar that stretches across a sparkling bay

🏡 Wander through a storybook village straight out of the past

🌷 Step into a whimsical world that feels like the Netherlands in Japan

🚨 Planning your own adventure? 🚨 

My 3-week Japan itinerary has 100+ map links, a full day-by-day plan, booking tips, and exclusive insights to save you hours of research. 📍✨ 

🔗 Want my 3 week Japan itinerary? Comment 'itinerary' and I'll send it to you. 

#japan #bucketlist #asia #traveltips
🙇🏻‍♀️ Everything I've loved so far this month✨ A 🙇🏻‍♀️ Everything I've loved so far this month✨

A little round-up of the things, moments, and favourites that have made February pass by.

You’ll find all the links to products and resources in the carousel (or below). 💭 I’d love to know — what have been some of your January favourites?

💌 I also share a weekly Monday newsletter where I dive deeper into the tips, resources, and small joys I’ve been discovering lately — you can sign up via the link in my bio.

📌 What’s featured this month:

🎬 favourite media recs have been mystery thriller spanning across shows and books.

📚 current read is a thriller book from Ashley Elston. 

📖 reading progress so far: 15/60 books. The stats are from @the.storygraph

👀 sneeky preview of upcoming substack articles for March. 

#monthlyfavourites #europe #netherlands
📝 Part 5 of the media I consumed this week that sp 📝 Part 5 of the media I consumed this week that sparked my curiosity 🙇🏻‍♀️

Here’s some media to help you be more intentional with your time — swap the doomscrolling for video essays and thoughtful articles that actually stay with you. 🌱

A roundup of what’s worth consuming when you want to learn something new and give your brain a little spark. ✨📚

💌 If this resonates, I share weekly recommendations (books, films, articles, podcasts + more) in my newsletter. You can sign up through the link in my bio.

💭 You can sign up for my newsletter to receive the full list of media featured here.

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

#reading #habits #whattoread
🌱 Here are a few things I’m choosing to be more in 🌱 Here are a few things I’m choosing to be more intentional about this year. 🙇🏻‍♀️

Just a few small, quiet shifts I’m making in my mid-twenties that will compound in the background.

📌 Products featured in the carousel.

📝 The full post sharing my passive income streams is available on my Substack (link in bio).

📷 The camera is from @Sony, and I use a zoom lens from @Tamron.

💸 One of the habits saving me money this year is adopting a low-buy mindset. I’ve written an entire guide about this on my Substack.

📚 Reading statistics are from @StoryGraph. I also share monthly book recommendations in my newsletter.

#twenties #habits #europe #switzerland

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