Hanging up the lanyard
Here at SSP we have the ever important lanyard. It’s a cord that we hang around our neck that has our name, flag of country and our computer log in … Continue Reading Hanging up the lanyard
How I took a shower with 20 people
It was a pivotal moment for me. I experienced a moment where I felt like I had finally come full circle. Let me explain. When I was a teenager, I … Continue Reading How I took a shower with 20 people
How Not to Land on a Planet: A Space Study
What happens when the #SSP17 Human Performance in Space (HPS) spacecraft crash lands on a remote planet you’ve never been to? You get rescued, of course! This was the very … Continue Reading How Not to Land on a Planet: A Space Study
My Irish Time Warp
The great thing about being a part of the External Relations team at the International Space University’s (ISU) Space Studies Program (#SSP17) is all the great adventures I get to … Continue Reading My Irish Time Warp
Train like an Astronaut
Ever trained like an astronaut before? Me neither – until now! Myself along with the Space Studies Program participants in Human Performance in Space Department stretched our worthy sea legs … Continue Reading Train like an Astronaut
The curious case of the missing luggage – AGAIN
Yes, my luggage went missing – AGAIN. And this time, I was pretty impressed! My luggage probably went missing just at the very start of my last adventure. This is … Continue Reading The curious case of the missing luggage – AGAIN
Surfin’ Tübingen
I just pulled off the most Australian thing I have ever done whilst overseas. Let me explain…. It’s a beautiful day today in Tübingen, Germany. The song birds are singing, … Continue Reading Surfin’ Tübingen
Pack like a Ninja
Um guys… I just shocked myself. I somehow engineered three months of my life into my green camping back pack. Seriously. Now, I’m not exactly sure where this little bit … Continue Reading Pack like a Ninja
Holiday Office Hero
Wanna become the office hero without really trying? Easy! Be brave and extend that holiday LIKE A BOSS! That’s right! Get those rumours started back home before you’re even back … Continue Reading Holiday Office Hero
Dreamin’ of the Philippines
I didn’t realise this until the other day, but I live really close to Asia. Now, a few of you may laugh when I say this, but we’re only like … Continue Reading Dreamin’ of the Philippines
The Most Magical Bathroom in Scotland
Scotland was one of those “last minute” adventures I decided to go on. It was never on the cards but it was snowing at my next destination and I wanted to avoid … Continue Reading The Most Magical Bathroom in Scotland
“Mountain-goating” in the Swiss Alps
There are only two times in my life where I was on the side of the road at some ridiculous hour and had to walk to my camp site. The … Continue Reading “Mountain-goating” in the Swiss Alps
Jetlag Juxtaposition
Jet lag makes people do stupid things. Well, ok… maybe not people.. but I definitely find myself being stupid when I have jet lag. For the past three nights, I’ve … Continue Reading Jetlag Juxtaposition
Going CocoNUTS in the Scottish Highlands
Monty Python: If those two words mean nothing to you, I need you to stop what you’re doing RIGHT NOW, find a mirror, and take a good hard look at yourself. … Continue Reading Going CocoNUTS in the Scottish Highlands
A wee dram in Scotland
I came to Edinburgh on a whim. I didn’t have plans or set out for anything, but I knew I wanted an authentic adventure. After a bit of investigation, I … Continue Reading A wee dram in Scotland
My Super Scientific Sentinel Adventure
When a space agency breaks out the Red Bull for a rocket launch, you know it’s gonna be one heck of an exciting time. A few weeks back, ESA posted … Continue Reading My Super Scientific Sentinel Adventure
