Hello, I’m Melissa!
Travel enthusiast, content creator & sun seeker extraordinaire!
As you've landed here, I am guessing you love to travel. Whether it's for business or pleasure, there's nothing quite like getting out of your comfort zone and exploring new places. But sometimes, planning a trip can be overwhelming. That's where I come in. On my blog, you'll find everything you need to know about booking the perfect vacation – from finding the best deals on airfare and accommodations to creating an itinerary that'll make the most of your time away. 

So, let's start planning your next adventure!
Hello! Welcome to my travel blog!
My name is Melissa and I am THE original nomad!
'Bold claim', I hear you say. Well, maybe it is a bit of a stretch - perhaps Marco Polo may have the edge on me…
I'm only joking, but I have been travelling for a very, very, VERY long time. Like, since I was a baby, kind of a long time. 

Let me tell you how it started…
The evolution of
a nomad
For this, we need to wind it back to the early 90s. Back to when boy bands ruled the charts, we watched our movies on VCRs and the prospect of travelling the world was extremely rare.

A travelling trader met a beautiful dancer and they fell in love. To everyone's surprise, after only a couple of months, they had a baby on the way.
"What should we do?" asked the dancer.
"We make it work." replied the trader.
And soon a baby girl was born (spoiler: it's me)!
Neither the dancer or the trader wanted to give up their ambitions. They were young and loved their lifestyles, and still had so many dreams to pursue. So they did what any sane person would do: they continued to follow their dreams, and ferried the little girl across the world between them. 

The trader went on to achieve great things, and found himself based in countries like England, Australia, The Netherlands, America and Singapore. The dancer also had huge success, and was invited to perform across the world in places such as Egypt, Sri Lanka, Hawaii and Las Vegas... as you can imagine, it wasn't long until this little girl was very well travelled!
The incurable travel bug
That is only a small part of a complicated story. I wish I could draw my movements out on a map for you, but I would surely get it all muddled.
The point is - I have been hooked on travel since birth!
I was so lucky to spend my childhood growing up around the world, with two amazing parents who taught me to be independent, bold and always chase my dreams. We ended up all together in the same country at some point in my teenage years, but travelling and experiencing new cultures was always a core family value that we prioritised.

Travel has been the greatest education I could have ever asked for. I have experienced incredible things, met fascinating people and learnt more about myself than I could have ever imagined. My life has been very unconventional, but it has formed who I am today!
So, where does that leave you now?
I have 3 home bases at the moment, where I spend the majority of my time: Bali, Dubai and London. And I continue to travel often - I'm in Melbourne now, as I’m writing this!
But the simplest answer is - I’m in the same place I have always been!
Eager to see, do, meet, experience all that our brilliant world has to offer - and to share all that I learn, so that you can do it too!
Let’s play 15 questions!
01
Name?
Melissa!
02
Nickname?
Actually, people usually just
call me Melissa.
03
Where are you from?
I’m from the UK - London, Baby!
04
Three words I use to describe myself:
Curious, Smiley, Energetic.
05
How many countries have you
visited so far?
I’ve been travelling since I was a kiddo, so I’m currently on 72!
06
What’s your favourite country that you have visited?
I absolutely loved visiting Jordan, but Colombia and Bali still tie for my first place!
07
Which country is currently at the top of your bucket list?
I am dying to explore Japan! And I also really want to visit Iceland.
08
Tell us one item you would never fly without:
Chapstick!
09
When I was a child, I wanted to be:
A musical theatre actress, or a bond girl. Depending on the day you asked me.
10
What’s your favourite type of
travel accomodation?
Boutique hotels and luxury resorts
11
The superpower I would choose would have to be:
Teleportation
12
My biggest guilty pleasure is (it’s hard to choose):
Chips & Mayo
13
What’s your coffee order?
Errr, actually, I don’t do coffee. I’ll take a matcha latte with almond milk.
14
If I could have any animal as a loyal pet, it would be:
A baby elephant! Not very practical, I know. But you did say ANY animal.
15
The quote I try to live by is:
The master has failed more times
than the novice has ever tried.
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