Hey there! We are the Bright Eyed Travellers!
We want to give you a huuuuge thank you for taking the time to view our blog! My name is Tiarne, and I am the main person behind Bright Eyed Travellers. My partner, Jacob, is also along for the ride however most of the time you will be hearing from me! We hope this blog helps you in your own travelling journeys!
Our story began one evening during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. As Aussies, we weren’t allowed to travel for two years and we were really starting to feel that travelling itch. We wanted to experience culture, beautiful landscapes, and start ticking off our bucketlist which has just kept growing and growing. We promised each other that when lockdown ended and international flights resumed that we would scratch that itch, hop on a plane, and start documenting our journeys for others to read.
We both love travelling and have been fortunate enough to have already travelled to many wonderful locations around the globe. Collectively, we have visited over 20 different countries and have no plans to stop anytime soon. We have a bucketlist to check off!
Travel ignites our soul and fills a hole in our heart. We love immersing ourselves within the culture of a country, trying new foods, going to those real touristy places (as well as some things off the beaten track), and spending time in nature. We want to document our travels to look back on in years to come as well as inspire others to do the same.
And so this blog was created.
“Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow”
Anita Desai
We aren’t about to quit our day jobs, nor are we able to afford luxurious holidays (although one can dream); but we do want to make the most of the time we spend away with each other. We want to show you that you can have a fantastic trip whilst on a budget, but also not feel guilting in splurging for something that will be once in a lifetime experience.
We’ve created Bright Eyed Travellers to be able to look back on when we are old to remind us of all the memories we have created together. It is our own little storybook of our lives. We also want to help and inspire others with our stories and experiences.
So come along, enjoy the ride, and we hope to inspire you to go off and make your own wonderful memories that you will cherish for a lifetime!
“Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before”
Dalai Lama
I would describe myself as a someone that is extremely organised, a massive foodie, and an explorer. I was lucky enough to be brought up in a family that had the opportunity to take me all across the world. My favourite city in the world would have to be Florence and I prefer to travel to anywhere with warm climates that I can walk around in a bikini and thongs. I love to explore and have had this passion since I was a little girl.
I am absolutely obsessed with any type of animal (mostly dogs and elephants), and I unashamedly can watch TikToks for hours on end. I used to be a dancer but now spend my days taking xrays for work! You can win the way to my heart by asking me out for day drinking margaritas and a boogie.
You will mostly find everything on here will be written by me, but rest assured that Jacob is definitely along for the ride (and being told how to take good photos).
I would describe Jacob as my polar opposite. He has boundless amounts of energy and prefers to walk around barefoot (I couldn’t think of anything worse). He loves the outdoors and would probably give up absolutely everything to move to the snow. He also loves animals and making fun of me whenever he has the chance.
His favourite place in the world is Japan and would give anything to visit the little Kebab Shop on the slopes again. I would say his favourite snack in the world is Nutella on Arrowroot Biscuits, but he is a fiend for anything with chocolate. He also enjoys Jiu Jitsu, so don’t get on his bad side!
