Western Australia – Faye Vogely

The Big Blue

There is something magical about the ocean. The deep unknown, the vastness of it, the remoteness. Staring at the sea it always feels like anything else can’t possibly matter, when there’s so much turmoil already happening. I once read that we know more about outer space than we know about the deep sea. This fact has instilledContinue reading “The Big Blue”

Lesson 1: Never chase a cyclone.

Australia is one of the least inviting countries in the world. Every last animal can kill you – forget about snakes, sharks and scorpions, even the birds are evil (don’t believe me? Check here). And when poor, unsuspecting tourists are not being harassed by local wildlife, they are being harassed by immigration officials. Filling outContinue reading “Lesson 1: Never chase a cyclone.”

City of Sun

With 355 sunny days a year, Perth is the sunniest capital in the world. Seeing as Manchester seems to have 355 rainy days a year, this fact blows my mind. With all that sun, Perth is an incredibly relaxed city. In fact, I’m writing this blog sitting on a bench by Swan river, watching aContinue reading “City of Sun”