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PART 3 – THE FINALE. To begin with, Roam was a passion project born out of a love for research and travel. It was a representation of the way I liked to travel.  As soon as the holiday was booked, I would lose myself in hours of research for where to eat, sip, shop, play…

The year 2000 gave me my first taste of independent travel. It was an instant love affair. It was the peak of European Summer, so my friends and I headed straight for Greece. It was on the island of Corfu that we met a TV crew from Canada. They were filming a show called Alternate Routes which followed backpackers…

I thought it was time to formally introduce myself and explain the story behind Roam. My name is Natalie, I am a true wanderluster who is  passionate about the world around us.  I am also a mother of 2, living in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. Whilst Roam only began in November 2019, there have been…

No matter your current situation, a giggle is much required. The days can be frustrating and long and a little smile on your dial is a welcome change. I have loved writing and researching for this blog post. Many LOL moments. As you may be aware, I love a deep insta dive. Much of my…

Music is the food of life, said Shakespeare and Roam. I am truly passionate about music and constantly have it playing. For me, the music I choose matches my mood. It can range from classical for some calm, musical theatre when I am upbeat and a good remix gets my creative juices flowing. For Roam…

TV. Sweet sweet TV. Thank you for everything. For the laughs, the tears, the company and the essential side-tracking. It’s safe to say we are all currently knee-deep. Many of us are yearning for light relief from those dismal 11am updates. It is for this reason, that I am only going to recommend feel-good shows.…

Roam loves a good book. Like everything in the Roam catalogue, these books are recommended because they are life-changers. I am a kindle girl but every now and then I have to step foot into a bookstore and inhale that irreplaceable smell of a book. Without further ado, here is a run-down on some of Roam’s…

Roaming, as we know it, has temporarily halted. The frustration of the impacts of COVID-19 has hit us all and once again, we re-adjust.We may not be taking to the roads or flying the skies right now, but we will Roam again soon.  For now, I wanted to introduce you to the ROAM at home series.  Over…

3 DAY TRIPS FOR SYDNEYSIDERS A micro-adventure is almost like a canapé, a little taste and if you like it, you can go for more. Sometimes, all we need is a change of scenery to reset the engine. A quick break away from the everyday can be extremely restorative and refreshing. More so than ever,…

TOP 5 FAVES IN MUDGEE Mudgee is a town that celebrates a rich history dating back to the 1800s. You may find yourself wining and dining in what was a circa 1896 pharmacy, or sipping coffee at a quirky café that was once a butchery. The air smells of freshly baked sourdough and the sun…