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What Being A Solo Female Traveller Is Really Like
Travelling solo has offered me independence and introspection, but also unwanted attention and discomfort.
Lara Parsons
6 days ago3 min read


The Reality Of The Hà Giang Loop
My rocky but rewarding experience on the Hà Giang Loop.
Lara Parsons
May 203 min read


The Art of Being Busy Doing Nothing
All the things that boredom has taught me.
Lara Parsons
Apr 283 min read


Backpacking Australia’s East Coast: Memorable Highlights From Sydney to Cairns
Niche and personal highlights from my trip up the Australian East Coast.
Lara Parsons
Apr 166 min read


Dear Granny D
“No one looks up enough. You must always look up, Lara darling.” I looked up. Between the rolling waves, a fin broke surface.
Lara Parsons
Mar 123 min read


Living in Limbo: Navigating Uncertainty in My Twenties
Is this a quarter-life crisis? An honest reflection on how I’m balancing the newfound freedom and ambiguity of my twenties.
Lara Parsons
Feb 82 min read


Food Guide: Eating My Way Around Melbourne
Indecisive about where to eat out in Melbourne? This go-to guide will point you in the direction of the city’s best food spots.
Lara Parsons
Feb 44 min read


A Week In My Life
An honest debrief of the latest week in my life living in Melbourne, packed full of side-quests and sun.
Lara Parsons
Jan 226 min read


Unknown Waters: Swimming Out to a Shipwreck
A simple beach trip turned into a swim to a sunken warship — while our friend sat on the sand, convinced we were dead.
Lara Parsons
Jan 103 min read


Two Things That Helped Me Settle Into Melbourne
After juggling short-stay accommodation and a decreasing bank balance, we somehow found a house and job in a single day.
Lara Parsons
Dec 23, 20252 min read


Hostel Living: Ten Days of Unexpected Characters
From lost keys to unexpected friendships, hostel life is far from boring.
Lara Parsons
Dec 10, 20252 min read


Day One: Delirious and In Denial
An honest reflection of our first 24 hours in Melbourne.
Lara Parsons
Nov 27, 20252 min read
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