Hey, I'm Lucy!
And welcome to Travel Textbook! I'm an Aussie medical student who believes that there is more to life than a career. People would definitely describe me as a travel addict as I am constantly on the search for new adventures and people around the world.
Through this thirst for adventure I have visited obscure corners of the globe, broadened my world view, and come home with some wacky stories to tell at parties. So hang around and find out some more about the journeys, and I really hope you find some great advice to inspire your travels!
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Ultimate Tasmania Itinerary: 10 Days In Tasmania
Tasmania, Australia used to be the butt of many Aussie jokes. But it's not quite like that anymore. As people … Read More
Hiking The High Tatras Mountains, Slovakia
The High Tatra National Park in Slovakia is the largest in the nation. The expansive area has hikes for all … Read More
Budget Paris: How To Explore Paris Affordably
Planning European adventures often seems great in theory, until you check your bank balance and have to make some serious … Read More
Sri Lanka Train Journey: Guide To Sri Lankan Railways
UPDATED JUNE 2019 When one thinks of Sri Lanka, images of varied landscapes come to mind: tea plantations, … Read More
Shifen Day Trip From Taipei: How To Visit Shifen Waterfall
Shifen’s waterfalls were some of the most beautiful I have seen in a while. Maybe the absolutely torrential June rains … Read More
Jiufen Complete Travel Guide: Everything You Should Know
Jiufen is a historic township in the mountainous north of Taiwan. Formerly a prosperous gold mining town, rather than become … Read More
Taroko National Park Guide: How To Explore Taroko Gorge Effectively
Taroko National Park (太魯閣國家公園) in Taiwan’s east is a jaw-dropping natural wonder and popular area to explore. Named after the … Read More
Taiwan Street Food: Local Eats And Where To Find Them
Now, I don’t know a lot about the history of Taiwanese food and the language barrier meant that I didn’t … Read More
Top 10 Things To Do In Taipei, Taiwan
With a population of 2.6 million people, Taipei is the thriving capital of Taiwan where old and new collide in … Read More
Elephant Mountain, Taipei: Everything You Need To Know
Elephant Mountain (象山) in Xiangsian is the famous viewpoint which probably springs straight to mind when thinking of Taipei. Located … Read More
Wanaka Walks That Aren’t Roy’s Peak (And Are Even Better)
That image you’ve seen all over Instagram of someone standing on a mountain edge overlooking lakes and hills in all … Read More
What’s In My Bag: Travel Photography Gear
It is the travel writing which is my personal passion, but in this day and age it is pretty impossible … Read More
10 Must-Know Long Haul Flight Tips
When you live in Australia, a trip abroad inevitably means taking a long haul flight. Staring down the barrel of … Read More
Oxford Photo Diary: An Ancient University In Pictures
During my time on a medical elective in London, I had a couple of weekends to explore other parts of … Read More
Tips For A Successful London Medical Elective
Originally, I was not planning on doing an elective in London and had my sights set on somewhere further afield. … Read More
Taking A Secret Food Tour In Bologna
When you come to Italy, you have to eat. It’s not optional. And in Bologna, a place which is often … Read More