March 2018

We all love a good TV show right? Something we can sit back and binge watch while getting lost in the story line or drama. And there are some TV shows that I could just watch again and again.

So I thought I'd put together a list of my Top 5 TV Shows - these are in no particular order because I can't choose a favourite and there are plenty more I could add to the list but these would be the first 5 I mention currently.

Survivor

I'll forever be a Survivor fan. You are reading about the person who has watched all 36 seasons (well one is still currently airing) including the Australian versions. To me this is the original reality tv show and is by far the best.

I don't know what it is about this show but I love it so much. I love watching people strategise, and seeing blind sides play out and hell I even love Jeff the host. If you're into reality tv and never watched it then you need really need to watch it.

Gossip Girl

When this show first came out and everyone was obsessed with it I refused to watch it out of principal. But then I had surgery and was stuck at home so my friend bought over season one for me to watch, and then I was hooked.

I just had to know who Gossip Girl was and I was so invested in finding out what happened to the characters. I own every season on DVD (who watches stuff on them anymore am I right?) and I also not so long ago just rewatched the entire series.

I was actually happy with the outcome of Gossip Girl and the entire show, I'd also happily watch an episode at anytime.

The Vampire Diaries

Okay I admit, I haven't seen the last season - but I'm working on that as I type this! Rewatching the entire series just so I can watch season eight and finally finish this series.

The first 4 seasons were amazing! And rewatching it has reminded me how much I loved this show, I admit it went downhill in the last few seasons, hence why I haven't finished yet. But I still love it. And in case you're wondering I'm a Stefan fan, and nothing you say will change that.

Victoria

A new favourite show that I wasn't expecting to love as much as I do, but it's seriously made me love British royalty and I want to know everything about Queen Victoria as she seemed pretty freaking amazing.

The show is well written and not overly dramatised, I feel when I watch it that this stuff could've truly happened, not to mention the actors are perfect in the roles.

Stranger Things

Oh Stranger Things, my newest obsession. I love that this show has such an 80s vibe, but it's pulled off incredibly well instead of tacky. Once again I heard the hype, and in my head I was thinking there was no way it can be that amazing, yeah I was wrong.

The characters are amazing, and the actors do such a fantastic job - especially those kids. I just love everything about this show, the storyline, the way it was filmed, the vibe, the music - yeah, everything.

Did I binge watch the entire second season when it came out on Netflix? Yes I did, a nice solid 10 hour binge on the couch after work and now I need season three.

So let me know in the comments below what your favourite tv shows are, I'd love to know!

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I've been fortunate enough to travel to many places in my short 26 years of life, but here are the places I still hope to get to one day.

Alaska

Preferably by cruise ship, because I absolutely love cruising. I've always wanted to tick this ice kingdom off my list - imaging sailing through massive ice mountains admiring the fjords, glaciers and national parks.

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Machu Picchu

I love ancient history, and I still remember the day in class my history teacher showed us Machu Picchu for the first time, I was awestruck. How did such an ancient civilisation build this amazing city on top of a mountain? Who knows, but I knew I had to go there. Hopefully one day I can get fit enough to do the trek up the mountain.

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Finland

Main reason to visit Finland is for the Northern Lights, and to stay at that amazing resort where you sleep in clear igloos. Ugh, so absolutely stunning. Can you imagine lying in bed and looking up into the clear night sky.

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Canada

I can't wait to visit Canada one day. The stunning mountains, aqua clear water and never ending forests are all things I want to explore. I've also never skied before and I feel like Canada might be the perfect place to do that for the first time.

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Santorini

Santorini looks absolutely stunning! The white buildings scattered across the side of the island, the beautiful blue water and just the views in general. Imagine waking up and seeing that beautiful skyline, while also spending your days swimming in the ocean and enjoying the local cuisine - bliss!

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Disneyland China (Hong Kong & Shanghai)

Did you really think I'd do a travel list and not include some Disney? Well these are my last two Disney parks to visit and then I can say I've been to all of them. Not to mention I'd also love to explore around China, everyone has to see the Great Wall of China in their lifetime right?

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There are many more places I want to go but these are the ones that are at the top of my list. If you've been to any of these places let me know, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Also, let me know in the comments below what places are on your travel bucket list.

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Hollywood Studios is often looked at as the half a day park, or don't even bother going here park, but you should definitely go here. Yes there is currently massive amounts of construction at this park but it is 100% worth a visit.

This list will be different when Toy Story Land and Star Wars Land open later in 2018 and in 2019, but for now here are my Top 5 Must Do's at Hollywood Studios.

#5
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith

This is a great roller coaster, and I know a lot of people won't agree with where I put this but it had to be done. It's mainly because although there isn't much in this park, the things that are left behind are amazing - so that's why it's so far down on my list.

It's an indoor roller coaster and I remember the first time I rode it I thought 'well it can't go upside down, it's inside', yeah I was wrong. It has great rock music, cool lights you zoom by and the fact it's indoors and you can't see the track makes it quite thrilling.

Fantasmic

Fantasmic is the main night time entertainment show at Disney's Hollywood Studios. It's a great show to see a heap of characters and see little snippets from everyone's favourite Disney movies. The music is popular Disney songs and it incorporates fire, water effects & fireworks - so really it has it all!

#3
Toy Story Mania!

This ride I originally didn't get the hype around it, but once I finally rode it I understood why people endured the massive queue to go on it. This is one of the only super 'kid friendly' rides in the park right now, so yes the queue is always massive! But it's so much fun and one of the only interactive rides on Disney property, where the rider actively participates on the ride. It's pretty much an arcade shooting game ride, but it's really good and all you want to do is keep going back to better your score.

#2
Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular

This show made me cry - okay maybe that was just the John Williams music. But you could feel this show, the fireworks were massive and spectacular, the music is timed perfectly with what you see and overall it was one of the best firework shows I've seen on Disney property. So hang around and see it, especially if you are a Star Wars fan.

#1
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Fav, fav, fav! This is my absolute favourite ride hands down in Walt Disney World, so of course it was number one in my Hollywood Studios must do. I can never imagine going to WDW and not riding this ride.

The cast members on this ride are amazing, they embrace the role 100% which just makes the ride that much better. The theme is spot on, it's spooky, creepy and everything in between which is perfection. The great thing about this ride, it doesn't always have long queues - due to it being not so kid friendly. It is essentially a drop ride, so it you're not into that this is not the ride for you, but that's okay I'll continue to ride it forever.