Happy New Year, happy January, happy 2026!
Welcome back to my blog!
It’s been quite a few months since I last posted. I had a goal last year to write one blogpost every month, but that goal fell a bit off the bandwagon. I felt like I was experiencing a major lack of motivation, inspiration and commitment when it came to writing the second half of last year. So I allowed myself time away from and ended up having a lot of social media breaks.
As I am sat here writing this now, I still feel that lacking but a small spark coming back. I’ve missed writing about my travels and adventures and even though I have a few drafts sitting waiting to be posted, I thought I’d give a little IRL update.
Moving from the Gold Coast to Perth has been tough in some ways, as like moving anywhere new it comes with its own challenges. Being new to a place, finding accommodation, a car, having a new job, settling in, meeting new people and making new friends… it’s so much fun and this is where I thrive but it still takes a while to set up your space and a little comfort zone.
So far though we have truly had a brilliant time becoming Perth locals, we’ve reunited with some friends that we knew in Banff and have met some awesome new people. It’s been incredible exploring Western Australia so far, from four wheel driving around sand dunes and dirt roads, buying our first swag and pitching up it up in some gorgeous spots, swimming and snorkelling as much as we can, yabby hunting, watching our friends go crayfishing and biking around Rottnest, we’ve been so lucky at what we’ve been able to see in a short amount of time!
We still have some time here until we start our travels for 2026. I can’t wait to continue our adventures and enjoy what WA has to offer, it’s a special place.
In the spirit of the new year and a new chapter, I want to dive into some lessons from my travels I’m bringing into 2026:
1. Less is more when it comes to clothing/ belongings: living minimally is the way to go, having multipurpose items/ clothing/ shoes, buying things that will last me years (instead of months), I’ve come to learn that I work best when I can pack all of my things up in one suitcase.
2. You, your health and other people matter more than the plans you make: we’ve only got one life, look after yourself and your travel buddies/ family and friends, prioritise your health in all aspects, take rest days, lift your weights, sleep well, you know the drill.
3. You either take off and miss your hometown, or stay in your hometown and miss your future: don’t be scared to book that flight, don’t wait for others, go alone, don’t stay and wonder what could have been.
4. Continue your hobbies on your travels: read, go to the gym, hike, write, swim etc!! I think your hobbies make your travel more meaningful and memorable, they can create safe spaces and your hobbies are opportunities to have alone time or make new friends!
5. Feel the fear and do it anyway.
2026, here’s to new places, brave choices and unforgettable moments!
Talk soon,
The Runaway Redhead
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