Skip to content

Samantha In Melbourne

Travel Blogger turned Londoner turned Melburnian

  • About
    • Personal Rambles
  • London
  • Melbourne
  • Dear Bridget Jones
  • Travel Locations
    • Australia
    • Europe
      • Belgium
      • Croatia
      • Czech Republic
      • Denmark
      • England
      • France
      • Germany
      • Hungary
      • Ireland
      • Italy
      • Monaco
      • Netherlands
      • Portugal
      • Scotland
      • Spain
    • North America
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Central America / Caribbean
      • Dominican Republic
  • Books
  • Instagram

Tag: female travel

My London Dating App Experience: Tinder & Bumble

May 28, 2020June 18, 202014 Comments

Three years later, I am finally publishing this, while slightly cringing. Looking back I was incredibly boy crazy and made a few unwise decisions. I enjoyed my dating escapades in London and it provided invaluable lessons to get me where I am today, but I am glad to have matured since then. The first night … Continue reading My London Dating App Experience: Tinder & Bumble

88 Days: My Australian Farm Work Experience

May 21, 2020July 16, 202016 Comments

As mentioned in my post The Trials and Tribulations of a Working Holiday Visa, the working holiday visa in Australia is quite different from what you experience in the UK. In the UK, you have two full years to live there, in which you can work at the same job throughout with full coverage health … Continue reading 88 Days: My Australian Farm Work Experience

The Trials and Tribulations of a Working Holiday Visa

May 9, 2019June 18, 202012 Comments

A lack of permanency can be a draw as equally as it can be a damper. I've jumped from Working Holiday Visa to Working Holiday Visa to escape the mundane yet welcome the reality of adulthood and career building. Going through the motions in a foreign country adds a unique flair to life. Moving to … Continue reading The Trials and Tribulations of a Working Holiday Visa

Why Australia? Life Update

December 29, 2018June 23, 202024 Comments

For those of you who have been following my blog or Instagram for a while, you know that London is my dream city that became a reality. So why did I leave? Sadly, I only had access to a two year Working Holiday Visa; though I am eternally grateful that I even had that opportunity. … Continue reading Why Australia? Life Update

London Favourites from a Seasoned Local

March 13, 2018June 18, 202011 Comments

    A year or so ago, I made a list of London Favourites from a New Local. Time to revise that list with a few gems I've found since. Living in a city with endless options of restaurants, bars, and things to do, I rarely go to places more than once ... but these … Continue reading London Favourites from a Seasoned Local

Christmas Guide to London

October 22, 2017June 24, 202034 Comments

(Repost from 2016) This would have been my first Christmas away from home if my wonderful parents hadn't offered to fly me home for a few days over the holidays. That being said, many ex-pats don't get the chance to go home for Christmas. Though London can be a cold and lonely city, they sure … Continue reading Christmas Guide to London

Dear Bridget Jones: Travel Meet-Cutes

October 17, 2017June 23, 202015 Comments

Dear Bridget Jones, I write to you again, as my London/Dating Diary continues, but this entry isn't about London at all. Rather it's about by *romantic* adventures abroad – my meet-cute experiences. Though you didn't meet Daniel, Mark, or Jack abroad, I figured you could appreciate the stories that give nod to the staple of … Continue reading Dear Bridget Jones: Travel Meet-Cutes

Solo In Spain: Visiting Seville & Valencia

May 17, 2017June 24, 202022 Comments

Time for another solo getaway! After such a successful trip to Barcelona and Madrid last May, I was itching to get back to Spain and discover more. My favourite hostel chain, Hostel One, has hostels in Seville so I chose to start there. I was craving some beach vibes too, so the next stop planned … Continue reading Solo In Spain: Visiting Seville & Valencia

Roman Mini-Holiday

March 25, 2017June 24, 202016 Comments

When in Rome - eat, drink, and [try to] walk it off.   My friend Andrea and I arrived at our hostel as the sun was setting, so we settled on just finding a good place for dinner before roaming. I've never been one to go all out for dinners, but in Italy how can … Continue reading Roman Mini-Holiday

London Favourites: From A New Local

January 31, 2017June 24, 202051 Comments

You'd think I'd be prepared when someone asked me what my favourite London spots are. I swear, it's a question that leaves me struggling for words; "Uhh ... I love it all! My favourite thing is just exploring the city!" Though that may be honest, it's a classic BS answer. I am always prepped with an … Continue reading London Favourites: From A New Local

Posts navigation

Older posts

Social Links

  • View samanthafaloon’s profile on Twitter
  • View samanthafaloon’s profile on Instagram
  • View samanthafaloon’s profile on Pinterest
  • View samanthafaloon’s profile on LinkedIn

Samantha Faloon

A Bridget Jones aspiring to be a Carrie Bradshaw.

Canadian girl living abroad. From studying in France, to living in London, and now living in Melbourne, I'm collecting stories along the way.

Follow My Instagram

We tried 🎨
Got the post holiday blues, but very grateful to have been able to travel at all. 💙
Straya Mate 🇦🇺
Feels so good to finally be able to travel outside of Melbourne again. Bring on the adventures 🇦🇺🌴
My main squeeze 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨
💕
Spring and freedom from lockdown 🤞🏻 is in the air. Thankful we can at least have picnics! ☀️
Oh to be traveling again... ⛩
5 more months of lockdown in Melbourne, thank god you’re pretty 🏙
Looks like I won’t be travelling more of Australia anytime soon 🦠🇦🇺🔒⬇️
2020 may be one hell of a tough year, but there’s been no shortage of love and laughter with you ❤️
Iso-walks before the knee injury. Not long til I’m back in the game and can walk around the beautiful parks of Melbourne. 🌴☀️
Did (Aussie) summer even happen this year?
Throwback to blond hair, dressing up, and leaving the house💃🏼
My wanderlust is stronger than ever right now. Can’t wait to continue exploring this beautiful world once we beat this thing and find our new normal. But for now #stayhome 💕
🌇❤️
Let the long weekend commence ☀️
Finally visited Sydney! First solo trip in a while and had the best time 🇦🇺

Enter your email address to follow my blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 2,583 other followers

Search

Topics

Top Posts & Pages

  • My London Dating App Experience: Tinder & Bumble
  • How To: Visit NYC on a Budget
  • Things I Learned About Solo Travel
  • Dear Bridget Jones: An Embarrassing First Date
  • Grenoble: My Study Abroad Experience (Part 1)
  • The Valentine's Week Experiment
Follow Samantha In Melbourne on WordPress.com
Create a website or blog at WordPress.com
Samantha In Melbourne
Create a website or blog at WordPress.com
Cancel

 
Loading Comments...
Comment
    ×