Blog – Digital Nomads

HAVE I BEEN HACKED, OR IS SOMEONE JUST STEALING MY FACE? A GUIDE TO FACEBOOK PROFILE SCAMS

10 November, 2024 Kirsty Patterson 2 categories

Has this ever happened to you or someone you know? You’re scrolling through Facebook when a message pops up from a friend: “Hey, is this really you?” or maybe, “Why are you adding me as a friend again?” You open the link, and there it is- a profile that’s basically

DIGITAL FUEL STOPS: WHY YOUR DEVICES NEED REGULAR MAINTENANCE TOO!

30 October, 2024 Kirsty Patterson 3 categories

Hey, fellow travellers and digital nomads! If you’re anything like us, your gadgets are your lifeline. They’re essential for finding the best camps, checking reviews so you don’t end up in some sardine-packed, dodgy caravan park, finding the cheapest fuel, finding those important dump spots and keeping in contact with

MELBOURNE MEMORIES: AN EXTRAVAGANT NIGHT OF OPULENCE

29 May, 2024 Kirsty Patterson 3 categories

While we love to go out and enjoy food and drinks, we generally don’t visit fancy places (not that we have any fancy places where we live anyway!). So, our night out on the town in Melbourne a few weeks ago was an absolute treat. We started the afternoon with

FROM ROUTINE TO ROAD TRIP: FUNDING OUR GAP YEAR

27 May, 2024 Kirsty Patterson 3 categories

Our Journey Begins People often ask how we can afford to travel for 10 months. Honestly, it’s been quite a journey! Our “Gap Year” idea started brewing about two years ago. But before that, let’s rewind a bit. And keep in mind, that this is NOT financial advice, this is

ROAD-TRIPPING TECHIES: TRAVEL ADVENTURES AND GEEKY TIDBITS

21 May, 2024 Kirsty Patterson 3 categories

We’ve had a few new followers to our blog and social media pages so we thought we would update everyone on who we are and what we are about. You may have noticed that our blog consists of our Gap Year travels, IT Advice (although it has been a while!)

CHASING ZEN: OUR DAY OF BLISS AT PENINSULA HOT SPRINGS

8 May, 2024 Kirsty Patterson 4 categories

Much to Brett’s horror, I booked a day at the Mornington Peninsula Springs, starting at 6am. This meant getting out of bed in the dark and cold before 5am. However, as you will see, it was totally worth doing and even Brett has admitted that. This place is on another

WADDLES, WONDERS, AND CHOCOLATE DELIGHTS: A PHILLIP ISLAND ADVENTURE

7 May, 2024 Kirsty Patterson 3 categories

Last week, we spent time on Phillip Island, a place renowned for its stunning landscapes, abundant wildlife and natural beauty. And Geese! So many Geese! Check out our adventures below. Penguin Parade After working at the start of the week, we started our “weekend” with the penguins on Phillip Island.

SUNSHINE, WINE AND CHEESE. AND A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP

4 May, 2024 Kirsty Patterson 3 categories

Last Sunday, we were on our way to buy a replacement mattress as I was sick of waking up with sore hips every morning. Brett was driving through Warrandyte South suburbia, and I was half looking around and half in my own little world when out of the corner of

SIPS AND SECRETS: JERRY SENT ME

15 March, 2024 Kirsty Patterson 3 categories

Last night my cousin recommended we head out to this cool place she had heard great reviews about. And wow, just wow! This would have been the most unique hospitality experience we’ve ever had! Jerry Sent Me is a cocktail bar born from the idea of the speakeasy bars from

DIGITAL DECLUTTER PART 2: CLEANUP YOUR DEVICE

27 February, 2024 Kirsty Patterson 2 categories

In our increasing digital lives, our devices have become essential tools for work, communication, entertainment and creativity. However, just like physical spaces, our digital environments can become cluttered and disorganised over time. Regularly cleaning up your devices is crucial for maintaining it’s performance, security and overall useability. Devices can include

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