Christmas In The Summer- An Aussie Christmas Under A Blue Moon

December 27, 2015 Unknown 4 Comments



Santa decorations on surfboards is truly a novel sight.  A Christmas under the hot summer sun is something I have never experienced before and it has been absolutely exciting!  Not to mention, this is the first Christmas with a blue moon in over four decades!

Sunny Beaches:

With water warmer than the California shores in July, we made sure to take advantage of the beautiful beaches of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.  We have searched online for a good beach to visit and decided on the beach on exit 69.  (definitely easy enough of a number to remember)

 The beach is a dog beach with a view of some of the higher buildings on one end and on the other Hell's Gate of Noosa National Park.  A river that connects and disconnects with the ocean throughout the day.  We watched people kite surf and adorable dogs of all shapes and sizes run along the length of the beach.




Christmas Traditions:
Chris's family has always had a tradition of eating panettone and hot cocoa on Christmas Eve.  The panettone was surprisingly much easier to find in Australia than it is in the United States.  We couldn't find the brand of chocolate his family usually uses so we settled with melting Toblerone instead. The result was lovely.

 


On another note, we were stoked to see bon bons sold everywhere.  It's a dream come true after seeing it as a key prop on Doctor Who.  We had no idea there was such a tradition prior to our binge watch of the show.  So we bought ourselves some for funsies.  Got some more cool stuff/junk, but the experience was worth it.




Exchanges of lovely gifts:

With our families far away and a tight budget with the two of us, we just purchased a bunch of little items (couple dollars a piece) for each other and wrapped them up for some gift giving fun.



I also used some of the shells we have collected in Magnetic island to create some bracelets and necklaces for my co-workers at the retail shop.




Christmas day began with a gigantic Toblerone and a box of Cadbury chocolate from our lovely landlady Jill.


Barbeque in December:

After our beach trip, we joined Jill's family barbeque and enjoyed some delicious foods and wonderful conversations.


It's times like this that always reminds me the joy of giving and to appreciate all the relationships we have created during our travels.  To all of you that have gifted your time by visiting my blog, I'd like to say "thank you". Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season.


What did you do this Christmas?  Share with me in the comments below!

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What is a Working Holiday and How It Allows Me to Travel Cheap

December 17, 2015 Unknown 0 Comments

We were really lucky and got express path cards on our flight to Australia


No money but want to travel?  There are lots of ways, but trying to work while traveling is probably one of the most popular solutions.

A working holiday is not a program from some company or organization!

A working holiday is a visa that allows you to work and travel in a country for generally a year or more. The requirement is that  you must be under a certain age.  Wikipedia has got it down pretty well with the restrictions, so click here to seek for a destination suitable to your needs. (Find the countries that accept your citizenship by ctrl+F and see where your country's name pops up)

note: unfortunately Americans don't have a lot of choices in terms of a working holiday visa, at least we get to travel to many countries for Tourist visa? click here for a list of opportunities for U.S. citizens.

Why do countries offer this?

allowing young people to come boosts tourism.  I'll focus on Australia to give you an example.  Australia's service industry is like a Pac-Man in their GDP pie graph.  So they want tourists.  Tourism creates jobs creating a demand for young labor to fill jobs.  That's where the work part comes in.  Australia has a small population relative to land mass.  They need more young labor and the surge of nomadic youth is a wonderful source.  When backpackers are in their country, working for their companies, paying their taxes, and then spending more money to fuel their economy, it's a no-brainer for Australia to hand out as many working holiday visas as they can.  

What if I only have a few months?

You can come and go at any time within that year limit with no restriction.  You can choose to travel to other countries between jobs, or go home for good.  It's your life you decide.

Where do I find work?

Finding work on a working holiday is the same as finding work back home.  You go and hunt for it.  There are websites and labor agencies, but the key really is finding the right season to be at the right areas and apply face to face.  For a blog I wrote on tips to find a job on a working holiday click here.

Should I sign up for working holiday programs?

Depending on where you are from and where you wish to go, there may be restrictions to how you can apply for the visa.  I have met people who needed to apply for a program before arriving in Australia.  If you're a US citizen and coming to a country like Australia and New Zealand I'd strongly advice you NOT to go through a program.  Why spend all your money on a middle man when you can easily do it yourself?  Lots of these programs take advantage of traveler ignorance.  For example, you may be charged $50+ for your tax filing number (TFN) if you did not know that it's free and easy to get from the Australian government website.  Use that money towards funding  your skydive on the beach or going out on a boat dive instead.  



I hope I've answered some of the basic questions one may have when stumbling upon the concept of a working holiday.  Comment down below for anything I might've missed and I'd be glad to answer your questions.




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Where to Spot Wild Platypus

December 13, 2015 Unknown 1 Comments


Aboriginals believe spotting platypuses in the wild is a good omen and the encounter will bring you luck.  Platypuses are quite surreal in their appearance.  These cuties have duck bill, beaver tail, and webbed feet and are the only mammals that lay eggs to give birth.  They are awesome, but very hard to find in nature.  Platypuses are shy in nature and can dive underwater for 30-40 seconds at a time and will come up to the surface for 10-20 seconds to recover before diving again.  If they notice that you are there making lots of noises, you're almost guaranteed they'll just hide under plants and stay out of view during their recovery time.  So be sure to keep it hush hushed if you wish for an encounter.

Learn more about Platypuses here.

When:
Before diving into the locations to find these gorgeous creatures, we must understand their habits.  You can search for hours for them during the day and might not even get the sight of a tail.  Platypuses are nocturnal and hunts at night.  To find them when there is daylight you must either seek for them at dawn or dusk.  They will be hunting and going up and down the water in timed intervals.  Find them floating about posing for pictures and selfies with you while they're trying to catch a breath.




 Where:
1. Yungaburra Platypus Viewing Platform. (Queensland, Australia)

This is the star of the show, we were able to spot over half a dozen platypuses in the course of half an hour.  The Platypus viewing platform is located in a town Yungaburra on the Tablelands about 2 hours drive from Cairns. Upon arrival, people tend to look down from this viewing platform praying for a sighting.  Don't wait there, you won't see a thing.  Instead, walk down towards the bridge and on the side of it will be a trail along the river.  You will probably see many others seeking these magical little creatures. We were there in August and as long as you are quiet, the chances are you will see at least one of them.



Tip: look for bubbles, when there are big bubbles concentrated at a point it means a platypus is going out of breath and will surface soon.

Here's what trip advisor had to say about the location here.



2. Lake Elizabeth in the Otway forest.  (Victoria, Australia)

If you won't be in Queensland during your visit you can also try Lake Elizabeth.  Platypus or not, this is a location worth visiting.  The lake is unique with timber in the middle of the lake reflecting beautifully off the water.



















The easy way:

The platypus viewing is commercialized and you can easily book a canoe tour . You will have a tour guide meeting  you at the car park and they will provide you with information as you walk towards the lake.  Then from there two canoes will be taken out during dusk and everyone will be on the lookout for platypuses on the water.  The tour is $85 per adult, so naturally as the broke backpacker we are, we opted out.

The hard way:

We came to Lake Elizabeth looking and searching for platypuses.  At the end, we believe we glimpsed at one, but it was pretty hard to tell and we were feeding lots of mosquitoes.  It's definitely a luck thing and that's why a sighting is valued by aboriginals.  However, we did catch the canoe tour walking back after getting off the canoe and the tour guide pointed out at various interesting things in the night forest.  We were able to see glow worms light up like the night sky under a canopy of vegetation.  That alone was well worth walking through the dark trail.


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Why Traveling broke is Better Than Traveling Rich.

December 08, 2015 Unknown 0 Comments


We always have a million excuses on why we can't do the things that we are passionate about, especially if that passion lies in travel.  The most common one is, I don't have enough money.  So I'm going to tell  you exactly why that should be a reason for you to travel.

Yes, traveling in luxury is comfortable, but it can also make you miss many things.  The convenience of having money will make it harder to explore and try new things.


 1.Explore the world of a local, not a tourist. 

If you choose a fancy restaurant ranked highly by travel guides, you're probably going to miss out on the more authentic local cuisine in exchange for ambiance and comfort that you can find just as easily at home. 

Let me give you an example.  Even in a country as western as Australia, we were suggested by a tour guide to check out the recipient of "The World's Best Pizza" award called 400 Gradi.  The menu was overpriced, but we decided as Americans we have to at least experience this so-called "World's Best Pizza".  That was one of the worst pizzas we have tasted. For $22 that pizza wouldn't have filled me, a 5"1' tiny ass Asian girl.  When we opted for the local food that our Airbnb hosts suggests, we have always been able to find gems in the neighborhood.  From fish n chips and charcoal chicken shops, to real pizza shops.

Key: look for places locals eat at, try to avoid tourist traps. Cheap and delicious is the way to go.
Bonus: Save money!!!
back in 2011 when I was a student standing in front of a street stall in Seoul, Korea


2.Create your own map

You can't afford expensive tours, so the cheapest option is to go explore on your own. It is so much more personal when you have stumbled upon a hole in the wall shop with amazing food or a deserted temple filled with history.  The people and places you come across will help you create your own map in the world, something google maps can never replace.

We ran into this man doing a tuck pointing job on an old victorian home.  He happily shared his trade and we were just amazed at his work.



 3. Meet the locals

You can often end up meeting strangers that become good friends and learn of cool hidden places that are not on travel magazines.

More than once now we have been shown various tools of travel and cool places to see from people we meet while we're simply wandering out and about.  We got to see things like native holy grounds and local waterholes that are not advertised.  We learned the local websites for the cheapest accomodation.  Most importantly, we got tips on where to find work.

Besides, the one thing that makes any place special are the people.  The sheer benefit of having random company is magical in itself.



4. learn a new language (even just a few phrases)

Chances are you don't speak the language of the country you travel to and you might want to learn a word or two.  Haggling and trying not to get ripped off is probably the best way to learn the basics of any language (greetings, numbers, etc).  I mean, the lesson fees are imbeded on how well you do, so you better bring on your best game.  On the other hand, if you had the dough and just checked in to some fancy hotel, even if you practiced a few words here and there, they'll be far gone by the end of the journey.  If you can't apply it, you'll never learn it.

Here is a photo of my friend Yui.  I met her at a kimono shop in Sapporo, Japan.  She said, "hey wanna try on a kimono?" and I was like, "sure why not?"  She spoke very little English and I spoke broken Japanese at the time. That was perfect and we were able to support each other in a language we wish to learn. We became friends and hung out.  She even came to my host family's home to help me cut my hair (she was previously a beautician.)

Moral of story is: People love helping you if you're open to them. Even if you have a language barrier and $0 in your pockets.


 5. learn new skills

Since you're broke as @$#%, you'll need some income.  When in desperate times, people learn best.  I have never worked in the food industry and I have never used a sales pitch trying to sell a pair of $300 jeans to anybody before, but because I needed to work, I learned.  Are you asking "Why would I want to work in those jobs"? Working in new fields and new environments can teach you how to adapt quickly and hones your social skills.  It can come in very handy if you wish to establish connections with someone who had similar experiences or understand various business operations from the very bottom tier.  You also learn little things that can help your daily life ( I learned lots of recipes for various sauces and dishes in the kitchen).

We learned to make pies from scratch.




My point is, sometimes it's good to have less convinience, it just depends on how you look at it.  There is always something we can gain from any given situation.

Can you think of any perks on traveling broke?

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Elim Beach- a hidden paradise

December 05, 2015 Unknown 0 Comments


We decided against the Top of Australia for a magical haven called Elim Beach.  Our original plan was to travel from the furthest point South of Australia to the furthest point North.  Though we were excited about the voyage, everyone we encountered discouraged us from going to Cape York.  The general idea is that if you don't have a really good 4 wheel drive with plenty of extra fuel, you're going to suffer.
Ok, so we opted out.  At this point we are already in Cook Town, pretty far up North of Queensland.  We looked on our WikiCamp App and decided to check out a mystical sounding beach "Elim Beach".  Elim beach is located on the shore of a large aboriginal (Natives of Australia) community called "Hope Vale Aboriginal Community". It is also owned by Eddie Deemal, a traditional aboriginal man.   What better way to experience Australia a little bit untouched by colonization from the west?
This was one of the best decisions we have made on our trip.
Getting there was a little on the rough side, but we were still able to manage the drive with our Honda-CRV (an SUV).
The beach isn't a highly praised tourist destination, so most campers are local and the site is not crowded at all.  That night, we camped on the beach watching the beautiful sunset. (Although the sunset came at a price of getting stuck in the soft sand.  Good thing our friends helped us get it out with their Maxtrax and we got out just fine at the end.)
Warning: for tent campers, there is a known croc in the area and it is highly advised not to have your tent too close to the water. Just in case.
For our first day there we explored the far stretch of land exposed by low tide.  A large amount of tide pools filled with a variety of marine life.  Lots of large sized starfishes scattered in the pools trying to keep moist.  We then walked through the many shacks the locals use for the weekends.  On our way we found plenty of unclaimed coconut eddie said we can try knocking down.
Us knocking coconuts down and opening them for their water and flesh.
 One of our local friends taught us to eat the green tree ants (weaver ants).  These little green ants are everywhere in Australia, and they are vicious.  Instead of digging through the ground and making hills, they have something that more or less resemble a hive made of dead leaves stuck together on trees.  To try a bite of green tree ants, bite off the green sac on the back.  (do kill it first so it doesn't suffer too much) The taste is citrus like, almost like a lime.  These ants are high in vitamins and has also been used by aboriginals of australia in the past for medicinal purposes.
As we walked back from the track we are surrounded by butterflies in the woods.  So many that they made a bare tree appeared to be lush with leaves.
that night our friends retrieved the crab trap they had set.  It was filled with crabs but the big ones were all female and the male were just too small to fit legal requirements.  So all the crabbies got a second life and we got a great laugh.
The second day we went out to explore the renown colored sand ( a short drive or walk away).  We climbed up and up on rocks that crumble into sand if you're not too careful.  The colors are in distinct hues of red, orange, yellow, white, and even black.  On our way up, we met an aboriginal man from another community traveling here and collecting sand in hopes to use for painting.  We climbed to the top and looked down upon the wonders of nature.  All the boys in our group ran all the way down through a great slope of sand and back onto the beach.

(below: the little black dots on the edge of the water are Chris and our new friends Eden and Jay. That's how high the slope was.)
To show you how pigmented the sand is, chris put some on his arm to get a nice red color out of them.
The water at the end of the colored sands is crisp and clear.  We chased and grabbed blow fishes and scooped up sea cucumbers.  To end a jolly time, we noticed the abundant amount of still green mangoes on a huge mango tree.  Perhaps if we came a bit later in the year we could even taste some of that juicy fruit.

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Travel 101 (Part 1): Visa

December 05, 2015 Unknown 0 Comments

Traveling is simpler than you would imagine, follow a few simple steps for the necessities and you're set!
1.  Visa Requirement
2.  Transportation
3.  Accomodation
For most travels these are easy information to obtain with a tiny bit of research (thanks to almighty internet).
1.  Visa Requirement
 A Visa is permission to enter, leave, stay, or work in a country legally.  These can be obtained through ambassies as well as online depending on the country you are travelling to, the purpose and duration of your travels, and your citizenship status.
Here are some common types of visas.
1. Tourist Visa
  • Allows short term stay often without permission to work or study.
  • requirements differ by applicant country of citizenship, sometimes there are no need for an applied visa for stays up to 6 months.
2. Student Visa
  •  Allows study in qualified institutions and stay for the duration of your studies.  Often restricts work status.
  • requirements vary depending on the field of study, institution applied, and applicant country of citizenship.
3. Working Visa-
  •   Allows work that is sometimes restricted to specific fields of expertise.
  • requirements differ depending on field of expertise, host country's economic and political situation, and applicant country of citizenship.
 4. Working Holiday Visa-
  • Travel and work permitted for specific durations (often one year).
  • This visa is created to boost the host country's economy by boosting tourism as well as attracting short term young labor force enter the country.
  • age requirements ranging from 18-25, 18-30, etc.
 Check for your qualifications to see which visa is for you.
Example of a search for the visa that is right for you:
 search: "working holiday visa australia for us citizens"
 Tips:
  •  Look for the information you need only on government sites, other sites can have outdated or simply false information.  Anything ending with ".gov" is a safe bet.
  •   Dont spend money on a middle man to do something you can do online within half an hour. Do it yourself!

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6 Tips to Land You A Job on A Working Holiday in Australia (or anywhere else really)

December 05, 2015 Unknown 1 Comments


There are plenty of information on the net regarding job searches on working holiday visas.  Everyone has a slightly different story plus tips & tricks to provide.  So here are some suggestions from my experience thus far in Australia.
1. Network! Connect!
It's in people's nature to help each other out.  The more people you know, the more chances that someone knows of a vacancy or two that might be suitable for you.  Even if people are not directly connected to the opportunities, they can point you to possible locations that are hiring at various times of the year.  This can come in extremely helpful if you are new to a city or town and know nothing about it.
2. Physically apply
It's harder to say no to you in your face than to say no to a word document on a computer screen.  I have had my fair share of online applications and I have only received either dull rejection templates or no reply at all. So if you see a place you want to work at, walk in and ask if they have any vacancies.
I have been able to obtain several jobs from fine dining position at a hotel to retail work at a mall. Most recently I walked into every single store in two seperate malls.  Two days and 50 resumes later (not everyone accpeted a resume) I got an interview and received work.  It's not instantaneous, but it works better than searching night and day online.
3. Types of work
Before you begin your job search, understand that your visa only allows for a maximum of 6 months of employment with any business (As of 2015 and may be suject to change). This takes away the majority of professional occupations that require long term commitment.  It's not completely impossible to find an office temp position, but the possibilities are a bit slim.  It is advisable to try to obtain one if you decide you really like Australia and would like to reside here more permanently.
Tips: Begin with visiting recruitment agencies.  Make sure the agencies are not government initiatives, because that may require prerequisites such as permanent residency.
4. Nag them
imagine if you are a hiring manager at a store or restaurant, you probably have more to do than just hiring.  People hire when they are understaffed, so they're busier.  This means that they can't keep track and follow through with applicants quickly and it is just a vicious cycle.  So, what can you do to make them actually do the hiring?  Nag them.  That may sound weird, but if you keep appearing or calling, to "follow up", the managers are forced to be reminded of you.  It shows drive and it shows you're committed to finding a job with that business.  This works better with private companies than with large brands, but the concept also works in simply following through the company's hiring process.  Working in Human Resource after graduating made me understand how easy it is to have good resumes get lost in the pile. So, show up and remind them "hey, I'm a great candidate, you should hire me!" ... maybe not those words exactly, but you get the idea.
5. documents
(depending on the country you're in, this post pertains to Australia)
If you are going to work, you'll need some legal stuff sorted (unless you wish to go cash in hand).  First thing first, you will need to apply for your Tax Filing Number (TFN).  If you do not have your TFN within 28 days of employment, you will be charged a 50% tax rate as penalty from the Australian government.  Don't work for half price, get it done.  
Other requirements can differ depending on field of work.
If you are working in restaurant industries serving alcohol, you will need to obtain your Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA).  This requirement is different in every state (how else do councils earn money?!)  In Victoria, we were required to pay and attend a 3 hour course and then take a test to obtain the certificate.  In Queensland, we only have to do it online in the comforts of our home.  So do your research for the state you wish to work in.
If you happen to work in any sort of construction work, you will need to obtain a White Card.  This was fairly easy for Chris considering he only had to go online and skim over some information and take a test.  The test is quite easy. If you selected the wrong answer, it will actually tell you to try again. After passing the test you are required to print out some forms and have a photo copy of your passport both signed and stamped by a Justice of Peace (JP) to proof that everything is indeed in order.  Then have someone as your witness as the cherry on top.  You can find a JP in public libraries at certain hours for free! It was a fairly simple process when Chris did it in the Sunshine Coast.
6. Watch out for scams!
When I first researched on the Working Holiday, I had a general notion that farm work and fruit picking will be a large part of it.  When I dove deeper and actually started talking to people, it seems that these practices have mostly became scams.  For those with limited English skills, they are stuck with these types of work and are often paid very low wages.  Some places even require that you pay for their specified accommodation! After hearing all the horror stories, we decided to op out considering we do wish to save up for further travels in Asia.  With all that said, if you wish to simply have that experience, there would be no better time to do it than now!
The second type of work we have generally avoided are fundraising and door to door sales.  Most of them seem to be pyramid schemes with too good to be true offers luring backpackers in.  The poverty porn over some of these advertisements we see on the streets are sickening.  It feels almost immoral to participate in such a system, even without considering the may or may not be sustainable income.
Of course, all of the above are what I learned from my own experiences, I hope it helps some of you out there.

Do you have any tips for finding work abroad? Share with us, comment below!

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Healthy Eating on a Budget while Traveling Australia

December 05, 2015 Unknown 0 Comments

*scroll down for meal ideas and grocery list*
*all information down below are tailored to traveling in Australia, but key concepts can be applied to travels elsewhere*
If you ask people what they think a typical backpacker diet consist of, they would probably give you a list consisting instant noodles and $5.00 dominos pizzas.  Truthfully speaking we have experienced times where we fed largely on pizzas, noodles, and canned food, but we soon realized that the tradeoff was absolutely NOT worth it!  When you are hiking to an amazing lookout or surfing to catch some awesome waves, you probably need the energy to have an enjoyable experience.  Sure, we're young, but dietary negligence can still catch up to you quickly.
During our journey, we met an elder couple very passionate about nutrition.  Jill has suffered many similar symptoms of anxiety, lack of concentration, abdominal pain, inflamed tonsils, asthma ,and many other symptoms closely related to what my partner Chris has experienced.  JIll and Jeff taught us the effects gluten has on someone gluten intolerant and completely changed Chris's mental and physical well-being.
But we are backpackers, how do we sustain a healthy gluten-free diet?  Here are a few tips and tricks we have acquired in our diet transition.
1. Avoid Eating Out
easier said than done, but when you have access to a kitchen, utilize it!
A simple eggs and bacon brekkie/breakfast can cost you at least $8 might only cost $2-3 at home; that's $5-6 difference a meal, $35-42 a week, and $140-168 a month.
a stir-fry can cost about $2-3 per person at home while it can cost $10-20 eating out; that's $8-17 difference per meal, $56-119 per week, and $224-476 per month per person!
even if you want something fancy like lamb chops (aldi ~$8.00 for 6 pieces) it can serve three meals for two people.  One chop is $1.33 + some veggies ~$1.00, that's $2.33 for what might be priced at $20 at a restaurant.  That's 10x the cost of making it yourself!
same nutritional value but no empty wallet!
​​2. Avoid all middle aisles at the supermarket
fresh fruits, veggies, and a little bit of unprocessed meat can actually save you money! Packaged foods are less healthy and often contain lots of chemicals as preservatives (or just lots of sodium and sugar in general).  Veggies are generally really cheap and fruits can have a wide range depending on the season and variety.  You can probably get 6-7 veggie/fruit items and still come under $10.
3. Aldi can be a savior
Of all the supermarket chains (woolworths, Coles, IGA, food works) Aldi is known to be cheaper with less selections.  There might be things that can catch your eyes in the meat section, or a few fruits that may be on sale.  We go for their gluten free cereal at a whopping price of $3 and it'll last us for a week for breakfast with yogurt.

4. Keep an eye out for roadside tin shops!
Spread throughout australia are roadside tin stalls stocked with fruits and veggies.  Everything grows easily in a tropical region and most people have a garden if not a full on farm they tend.  Since there are generally no one tending the shops, all you have to do is pay the prices of product you wish to purchase in a little honesty box.  As long as we remain honest, it's a win-win situation for both the owners (earning a little extra income) and us (getting fresh fruits and veggies for cheap)! So please don't try to cheat the system, or there will be no more honesty boxes in the future.
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5. noodles are expensive in the long run!
If you op for instant noodles for $1 a meal, it's actually much more expensive than you would imagine.  Packaged instant noodles has no nutritional value in terms of the vitamin, fiber, and protein that your body needs to function.  The sodium dehydrates your body and the MSG just makes you hungrier.  Considering it doesn't help satisfy your bodily needs, even one dollar is a wasted dollar.
6. If you must eat out and there are no kitchen
subway: wraps and 6" sandwiches for under $6
zambrero: like Chipotle in the States, $11 for a bowl of rice, veggies, beans, and choice of meat. A bit pricey considering the portions aren't big, but still manageable.
dominos: whole pizza for $5, feeds the both of us so we can't resist it when we get lazy.
Breakfast ideas:
-omelette/scrambled eggs with stir fried veggies
-yogurt with gluten free cereal/bananas/honey
-rice crackers with sardine/honey
Lunch/dinner ideas:
-steak/rump/chop/kebab with veggies on the side
-coconut rice with vegetable curry
-vegetable soup/ lentil soup
-stir-fry vegetables and meat of your choice
-pan-fry or oven baked chicken wings ($4 for half of a kilo is just right for a meal)
our general grocery list:
-whole milk
-butter
-greek yogurt
-honey
-free range eggs
-carrots
-garlic
-zucchini
-onions
-tomatoes
-potatoes
-$3 family sized salad lettuce
-bananas
-whatever fruit that is on sale
-rice
-curry powder
-gluten free cereal from aldi
-coconut cream
-canned salmon/tuna/sardines
Remember, your body is your temple.  Without it, you cannot travel; without it, you cannot experience the joy of living.  Love yourself.

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