Muddle Through Memoirs

So another year, another long haul flight. We may be almost 2 months into 2024 but this trip really feels like the start of my year and as such the starting point for my resolution to be more spontaneous.

Although I’ve travelled in the past, in 2022/23 I spent time in Malaysia, Cambodia, Borneo, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia, I’ve never done so completely independently. I made my way through Northern Thailand on a group tour and so although I went into the trip knowing no one I enjoyed the safety blanket of a group, organised travel and a pre-made itinerary. This time I am going it alone and though I have no doubt I’ll make friends as I go there’s definitely cause for nerves, and as far as nerves I’m practically vibrating.

From an outside perspective this trip could be viewed as a frankly awful idea. I’m scared of spiders, snakes, flying, heights, and the dark to name but a few so Australia – land of everything that wants to kill you – may appear a nightmare location. That being said it also boasts some of the most incredible beaches, amazing wildlife and once-in-a-lifetime experiences so call me a glutton for punishment but I guess I think it’s worth it.

This blog is going to be a wholly self-indulgent project to keep track of my experiences, both highs and lows, as something to look back on in years to come. As such I’m expecting a readership of approximately 3 but if you fancy coming along with me on this adventure of a lifetime you couldn’t be more welcome.

I’m not sure how frequently I’ll be updating, I have no set schedule in mind, so if you’d like to follow along in real time feel free to follow my travel account on Instagram with the same name @muddlethroughmemoirs.

So, I guess there’s not much more to say than wish me luck and see you down under! x