Jasmine Gearie
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20 things to do in Europe in your 20s
By Jasmine Gearie While you can hit the road at any age, travelling in your twenties is practically a rite of passage. Chances are you’ve probably finished studying, aren’t tied down to a high-pressured job and don’t have to worry about a mortgage. So, what are you waiting for? Get that hard-earned cash together and… Read more
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As if you need a reason to visit New Orleans? Alright, well here’s a few
By Jasmine Gearie You might know New Orleans as a party town, but there’s so much more to NOLA than Mardi Gras. Unlike any other city in the United States, New Orleans is an eclectic mix of French and Spanish traditions, along with African and West Indies influence that infuses New Orleans with a one-of-a-kind… Read more
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How a last minute detour turned into one of my favourite destinations
By Jasmine Gearie In the midst of a 40 degree Celsius heatwave hitting Rome last summer, I sat out in the garden of a hostel with other travellers swapping stories — the night air giving us some reprieve. I had just arrived in Italy, and planned to spend two weeks travelling across the country before crossing… Read more
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Chris Rock plays the tambourine… and conducts the whole fucking orchestra
By Jasmine Gearie It’s been 10 long years since standup comic Chris Rock took to the stage and recorded a special. A lot has changed for him during that time, and Rock’s got something to say about it. He’s in his fifties and his daughter’s are now teenagers, he’s divorced and discovering modern dating. He… Read more
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Riding in cars with strangers: should you catch an Uber?
By Jasmine Gearie Written November 2015 The taxi industry has said, “it’s no safer than hitchhiking”. And it could be true; women across Australian cities are receiving lifts home from strangers. So what’s the appeal of Uber? For a small fee, users request a ride through the app on their smartphone, which uses your GPS… Read more
