For my last blog I thought it'd be fun to make a list of things I've learnt in the past 2 months of travelling. I'll probably think of more on my flight so I'll keep editing this post when I come up with new ones!

Things I've learnt from travelling:

1. Don't lose your passport
2. Free wifi is never to be taken for granted
3. $30 is a lot to pay for a boiled egg
4. You'll never feel more invincible than when you are free-falling out of a plane
5. You will meet some of the best people travelling...and some of the worst
6. Scoring a bottom bunk is more satisfying than it should be
7. St Patrick's day is a dangerous day
8. The Irish can drink
9. Age is irrelevant when making friends
10. Brits are everywhere
11. Not many people travel when they are 18
12. New Zealand has my heart
13. Find people who make morning bus journeys bearable and never let them go
14. The best way to bond with people is to jump out of a plane with them
15. Just do it, stop overthinking
16. 6 hour walks are never worth it
17. Toiletries will always leak, it's inevitable
18. You will never feel simultaneously younger and older than whilst travelling
19. Being ill whilst travelling sucks, being ill by yourself half way across the world is worse
20. Music is a saviour on bus journeys
21. Never pass up the opportunity to go to a playground
22. Pre drinks are a neccessity, and when done they must be done properly - with a Facebook group and bouncer
23. Always remember the eggs when baking a cake
24. Never take good hair days for granted
25. An awkward morning is better than a boring night (thanks for this one Mangee!)
26. Stay away from morning people
27. Always pack the night before, you won't want to in the morning
28. Mini golf is a great stress reliever
29. You can never go wrong with a meal on some grass
30. Make spontaneous decisions, they make the best memories
31. Don't underestimate how cold New Zealand is
32. Dont bother trying to have your hair down for clubbing in Oz, you will always put it up half way through the night anyway
33. Don't queue for tap water at a club
34. I will never work or live on a boat. Ever.
35. Walks are the best time to get to know people
36. Memories are worth the money
37. Losing your voice sucks. A lot.
38. Don't forget to take vitamins when you're travelling
39. Prepare to never want to stop travelling
40. The weather greatly affects your opinion on places (see Brisbane blog for further details)
41. Always ask questions
42. 5am starts are sometimes worth it - dolphins tend to be a neccessary part of this
43. Never FaceTime people from home when you're homesick
44. Find people who make travelling a little bit easier and stick with them
45. Not having a gap year would've been a huge mistake
46. You can get through most situations, just be brave and be strong - it's really not the end of the wolrd
47. Again, don't lose your passport
48. If you can throw yourself out of a plane, you can do most things
49. Making money to go travelling, meet new people and experience new places is the best way to live life
50. Make friends from all over the world - if only to always have someone who is awake to talk to
51. Checking in to hostels is far too stressful
52. Coookie time is the answer to life
53. Bin bag fancy dress can get very creative
54. No one actually cares what you're wearing/what you look like
55. New Zealand is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen
56. Australia is huge
57. There are some seriously cool jobs in the world
58. Travel sickness tablets and bands are my saviours on early morning buses
59. Morning walks actually aren't that bad - especially when they include seals
60. Having a plug socket between two is rare, having a plug socket each is almost unheard of
61. It's slightly worrying how close you can get to people you've only known a few weeks
62. Everyone hates Auckland
63. Backpackers love walks -mainly because they are free
64. Suitcases would've been a lot easier than backpacks
65. I hate backpacks
66. Some people are just good eggs
67. Having clean clothes is far more satisfying than it should be
68. Trying to travel New Zealand without the Kiwi Experience bus would be a big mistake
69. Starting your Kiwi Experience in Christchurch is a big mistake
70. Travelling back up the north island is very very boring
71. Speed dating on a bus leads to 2 things: 1) new friends 2) travel sickness
72. Sometimes all you need is a good cup of tea
73. Humidity is not my friend
74. Winnie's is where the best and worst things in life happen - be careful
75. Kiwi marmite sucks
76. Peanut butter sandwiches are your best friend whilst travelling
77. Pies aren't only made in the North West of England
78. Americans and Canadians are a solid bunch of people
79. Stealing someone's egg is a crime worse than murder
80. Jealousy of others' travelling plans is dangerous and will make you question your own plans countless times