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10 Great Gifts for Travellers

on September 10, 2018September 13, 2018 with 0 comments by admin 2 views

Around Christmas time last year I wrote a post with a list of a few of my favourite gift ideas for travellers. But since any time is a good time to ... View Post

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Learning That Sleep Is The Most Important Form of Self Care

on September 5, 2018September 13, 2018 with 0 comments by admin 3 views

When I was 16 years old and an exchange student in Germany, my friends and I used to use the phrase "sleep when you're dead" all the time. We were ... View Post

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My 30th Birthday Party

on July 17, 2018 with 13 comments by admin 2 views

In the months leading up to my 30th birthday, I would lie awake at night, riddled with the exact anxieties I honestly thought I'd skip in my 29th year. Watching ... View Post

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30 Things To Do Before You Turn 30 (Pt. 2)

on June 25, 2018 with 0 comments by admin 1 views

I don't know if you've heard, but I'm turning 30 this year. That's a small joke because if you've ever visited this blog before, or if you follow me on ... View Post

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30 Things To Do Before You Turn 30 (Pt. 1)

on June 21, 2018 with 2 comments by admin 0 views

I don't know if you've heard, but I'm turning 30 this year. That's a small joke because if you've ever visited this blog before, or if you follow me on ... View Post

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What to Shop for at Sephora: The Cult Must-Have Products

on April 23, 2018 with 0 comments by admin 30 views

I'm not really a big one for shopping when I travel. I honestly plan so much of my trips around eating that there's hardly any time (or tbh, money) left ... View Post

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CLOSED | WIN A Pair of Earrings from Black Betty’s Pinky Swear Range

on April 22, 2018 with 67 comments by admin 1 views

I’m a real sentimentalist, so I love a piece of jewellery with a story behind it. If, like me, you’d rather have a pair of earrings or a sparkly ring ... View Post

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10 Blogging Tips for 2018

on February 9, 2018September 11, 2018 with 11 comments by admin 2 views

Although it's been pretty quiet around here so far this year, I'm actually really excited about what 2018 holds for Tails Of A Mermaid. I'm busy wrapping up a big ... View Post

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Reader Recommendations: 20 Books to Read in 2018

on January 19, 2018 with 1 comment by admin 1 views

Happy 2018! It's been a little quiet over here as I took a much-needed break over Christmas and New Years to road trip the east coast of South Africa. Then ... View Post

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What to Pack for a Road Trip in South Africa

on January 19, 2018 with 1 comment by admin 1 views

With thousands of kilometres of (relatively) well-maintained roads, beautiful landscapes, diverse scenery and idyllic towns, South Africa is the road tripper's dream destination. It's hard to decide which part of ... View Post