Author: Jess Elford
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Chasing Waterfalls in Iceland: 20 Must-See Cascades for Your Bucket List
Iceland is home to some of the most breathtaking waterfalls in the world — each one offering its own unique charm, power, and scenery. Whether you’re road-tripping the Ring Road, exploring remote corners of the country, or seeking out epic photo spots, chasing waterfalls in Iceland is an unforgettable adventure. I speak from experience –…
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How I Landed My Dream Job on a Cruise Ship
It all started on a sea day. I was on a family cruise during university, sitting in an origami class when the thought struck me: “Wait… someone actually gets paid to do this?” I couldn’t believe it — teaching crafts on a cruise ship? That had to be the coolest job in the world. For…
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Iceland: Epic 2-Week Summer Road Trip Itinerary
Iceland is a country that feels like another planet. With volcanic landscapes, cascading waterfalls, steaming hot springs, glacial lagoons, and jaw-dropping coastlines, it’s the ultimate destination for adventurous travelers. And there’s no better way to see it all than with a road trip around the legendary Ring Road. This 2-week Iceland itinerary is based on…
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100 Magical Must-Do’s for Your Disney College Program Bucket List
Spending a year at Walt Disney World on the Disney College Program (DCP) is a once-in-a-lifetime experience—and trust me, it will be one of the best years of your life. Between creating magical moments, making lifelong friends, and living and working at the Most Magical Place on Earth, there are endless things to see, do,…
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My Year on the Disney College Program: How I Moved to Walt Disney World and Lived My Dream
Hi, I’m Jess (and yes, I work for Mickey Mouse—cue my go-to hairdresser icebreaker 😅). Let me tell you about the incredible gap year that changed my life forever: my year on the Disney College Program! This experience not only took me from my small hometown in Australia all the way to Walt Disney World…
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How Taking a Gap Year to Work at Walt Disney World Changed My Life Forever
It’s been nearly a decade since I graduated from university (wait, what?!), but I can still see baby grad Jess, clutching her Bachelor of Design like it was her High School Musical 3 moment. She had big dreams of adventure… and zero clue what was coming next. To quote the great Dr. Seuss: “Oh, the…
Jess at Sea 