Explore My World Travel

18/09/2018

Salute to the sun before an evening surf.... now that’s tranquility 🌊.

01/07/2018

I don’t want my child to follow in my footsteps. I’d rather he walked next to me and go further than I dreamed possible 👣.

30/06/2018

Don’t worry about making waves simply by being yourself. The moon does it all the time 🌖.

15/06/2018

A stroll through the cemetery at sunrise is the perfect antidote for a busy mind that struggles with minutiae, a reminder that the only thing we need to fear is an unlived life ☀️.

13/03/2018

Hello, travel bugs!

Yes, it has been a while… I’ve been at the cusp of a major transition so thank you for bearing with me. I began the year reflecting on my 9 wonderful years with Explore My World Travel, the different landscapes that I visited and the wonderful people that I met along the way. People like you.

But here’s the thing… the more that I traveled and wrote about my journeys, the more enamoured I became with capturing the beauty around me with my camera. The more I photographed, the more joyful I became, increasingly yearning to immerse myself further in a more visual form of creative expression. I realised late last year that it was in photography that my passions lay.

In a nutshell, I have decided to close down ExploreMyWorldTravel.com down after 9 fabulous years. I wanted to take the opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your loyalty, engagement and encouragement. But this isn’t Goodbye. You’re welcome to check out my new website victoriaugarte.com.au/ or see what I’m up to on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vicugarte/. I look forward to sharing my work with you!

In closing, I’d like to share with you a principle that I apply to all aspects of my life: Experience your world through the heart. In doing so you awaken what’s best in yourselves and inspire others to do the same. It is then that you will realise how beautiful life can be.

Safe travels always,
Victoria X

23/12/2017

Yesterday I fell in love with my plate, or more to the point what was on it: Saga Enmore’s Corn Pudding, made with charred corn, spelt, cornbread crumb, celery, and topped with a perfect poached egg = D.E.L.I.C.I.O.U.S 🌽 🌽.

20/12/2017

May you find Peace, Love, and Laughter in the true spirit of the Season and may the New Year bring the start of a better tomorrow for you and all your Loved Ones!

Thank you for following Explore My World Travel and here’s to many wonderful adventures of your own.

Peace on Earth and Joy to all
Victoria X

13/12/2017

A joyous morning at Holroyd High School’s Annual Presentation, here with Principal Dorothy Hoddinott AO, Holroyd’s Community Outreach Officer Raja Yassine and the ever inspiring Deng Adut, defence lawyer, refugee advocate, author and former child soldier in South Sudan. The young girl on the right is a young refugee from Syria who arrived in the 2nd quarter of the school year and who had been in tears as she hadn’t won any awards today. Ignited after some encouraging words from Deng, look out world! 🌟🌟🌟.

07/12/2017

For all my nature loving friends.This looks wonderful!

For many a holiday is about going off grid and getting in touch with nature. This year saw many new openings around the world that offer unique experiences.

06/12/2017

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.”
― Mark Twain

05/12/2017

Traveling with kids can be well....pretty darn stressful. We have all been there! Here are a few ways to enjoy the Holiday Road Trip.

Winter driving means a little extra preparation when you have children in tow.

05/12/2017

I keep these and hand sanitizer with me at all times!

04/12/2017

Nature in all her glory! Truly amazing snapshots!

The winners of The EPSON International Pano Awards 2017 have been announced, featuring striking images taken by photographers from all over the world.

03/12/2017

Stunning December SuperMoon over Bronte Beach, the first and last supermoon for 2017. The effects of a full moon can be strong, sweeping us up with the tides and creating that Alice-in-Wonderland state of disorientation... all the more reason to stand still and be at peace with Silence 🌕.

02/12/2017

“Each golden sunrise ushers in new opportunities for those who retain faith in themselves and keep their chins up. No one has ever seen a c**k crow with its head down. Meet the sunrise with confidence.” - Alonzo Newton Benn 🌅.

01/12/2017

“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.”
― Albert Einstein

30/11/2017

“It is said that the darkest hour of the night comes just before the dawn” - Paulo Coelho.

29/11/2017

Well here it is my friend's your Holiday gift guide 2017: Gifts for the travel-obsessed.

Don't head out on your next adventure without these travel essentials. Plus, this chic items also make fab gifts!

28/11/2017

Right! Life is short! Break your routine and go, travel, explore!

28/11/2017

The seven property resort collection located in Cabo San Lucas is offering its guests the opportunity to volunteer through its non-profit Solmar Foundation by visiting or sponsoring more than 30 charitable organizations in Baja California Sur.

The Solmar Foundation is offering guests an opportunity to support more than 30 local charitable foundations in Baja California Sur.

27/11/2017

Amidst all the hype of the season, Christmas time can be a very lonely and stressful time for many.... a little reminder for each of us to to reach out and touch someone’s heart this Christmas 🎄.

26/11/2017

Absolutely!

26/11/2017

Rise and shine, Clovelly 🌅.

25/11/2017

''Women hold up half the sky,'' according to Chairman Mao. The glue that holds the family together, she is the strength that buoys up her husband and children. When women are empowered, they are better able to play a full part in decision-making within the household as well as in the greater community. This story shows that when we lift our fellow sisters up, we uplift ourselves in the process.

http://www.exploremyworldtravel.com/blogs/explore-my-world-passionate-traveller-blog/2017/11/25/east-meets-west-at-vaucluse-house--a-story-of-women-supporting-women

East Meets West in Vaucluse House: a Story of Women Supporting Women

24/11/2017

Nothing like a shift in perspective to get the weekend started 💫.

23/11/2017

A dynamic new multi-sensory museum has opened in London that showcases the reconstruction of the Roman Temple of Mithras, a formerly hidden chamber dating back nearly 1800 years!

It dates back nearly 1,800 years.

22/11/2017

Traveling ‘Across the Universe’ to find remembrances of the Beatles in India!

20/11/2017

Ha Ha, cute!

20/11/2017

The ‘Yes’ vote has strengthened Australia’s reputation as a progressive and inclusive country where international visitors of all stripes will be welcomed; and the cavalcade of same-sex couples heading down the marriage aisle (not to mention all those fabulous honeymoons!) will be a boom for the wedding and travel industry locally.

New Zealand has experienced similar growth.

20/11/2017

Sydney Opera House just after sunset... breathtakingly beautiful ✨🌙💛.