Sticky post
Itinerary: One Week in Tokyo
Tokyo is one of the biggest cities in the world, so I wanted to spend more than a few days on my first visit to the city. Tokyo is a true metropolis, and is more like five cities joined together. Having more time meant that we could explore different areas of Tokyo and appreciate the diversity of the city, which I think is a big … Continue reading Itinerary: One Week in Tokyo
Sticky post
West Village Neighbourhood Guide
West Village is one of New York City‘s most romantic neighbourhoods for visitors, whether you’re here for brunch and shopping, or Comedy Cellar and Carrie Bradshaw’s stoop. I love the neighbourhood’s historic homes, tree-lined cobblestoned streets and the great wine bars, cafes & bookstores you can find in the backstreets. It’s also home to the biggest cheese shop in New York City – let’s be … Continue reading West Village Neighbourhood Guide
Sticky post
Itinerary: 5 Days in New York City for First Time Visitors
Planning your first trip to New York City is exciting and overwhelming in equal measure. If you’re spending 5 days in New York City for the first time, there’s a mind-boggling number of things to do, see and eat. Planning a 5 day itinerary can seem impossible! I’ve lived in New York City and have used this experience to design what I think is the … Continue reading Itinerary: 5 Days in New York City for First Time Visitors
Sticky post
4 Days in Scotland: Edinburgh & the Scottish Highlands
Scotland is a small country, with a huge cultural footprint. It’s the home of haggis and bagpipes, tartan and tweed, the famed Scottish Highlands and the birthplace of the wizarding world of Harry Potter. As part of the United Kingdom, it has a long & complicated history which reverberates through the ages and continues to be felt to this day. We visited Scotland for the … Continue reading 4 Days in Scotland: Edinburgh & the Scottish Highlands
Exploring Miami’s Little Havana
Miami is one of the most seductive cities in the USA. Beyond the crystal clear waters of South Beach, Ocean Drive’s art deco hotels and Miami’s megaclubs, the city’s vibrant Latin American culture is what really makes Miami tick. It’s a perfect example of America’s regional cultural diversity and is one of the reasons Miami is one of my favourite travel destinations in the USA. The beating … Continue reading Exploring Miami’s Little Havana
3 Days in Miami: South Beach, Little Havana & Wynwood
During our one month-long trip around the USA & Canada, we spent 3 days in Miami, which was the perfect amount of time for us as first time visitors to Miami. We stayed in South Beach, and spent time in Little Havana and Wynwood. Three completely different neighbourhoods, three completely different versions of Miami, and all such quintessential experiences of the city. Why visit Miami? … Continue reading 3 Days in Miami: South Beach, Little Havana & Wynwood
3 Days in Vancouver: Things to Do, See & Whistler Day Trip
My first introduction to Canada was 3 days in Vancouver, including a day trip to Whistler. In 3 days in Vancouver, there is plenty of time to see the city’s greatest attractions, including the Capilano Bridge, Stanley Park, Granville Island and the beachy Kitsilano neighbourhood. A day trip to Whistler was the icing on the cake, with the summer weather making perfect conditions for hiking, … Continue reading 3 Days in Vancouver: Things to Do, See & Whistler Day Trip
3 Days in San Francisco: The best things to do, see & skip
3 days in San Francisco was the perfect amount of time for my first trip to the city. In 3 days, we saw the Golden Gate Bridge, explored Chinatown, took a food walking tour of the Castro & the Misison District, and took a day trip to the Napa Valley and Sonoma. It was a perfect intro to San Francisco, a city that had captured … Continue reading 3 Days in San Francisco: The best things to do, see & skip
Safety Beach, Dromana: The Best Beach on the Mornington Peninsula
The Mornington Peninsula makes one of the best beach day trips or weekend getaways from Melbourne. One of the best beaches on the Mornington Peninsula is Safety Beach in Dromana, which has a pier, sparkling turquoise water, and a row of brightly coloured bathing boxes on the sand. We first visited with my Dad, on one of his first trips to visit us in Melbourne. … Continue reading Safety Beach, Dromana: The Best Beach on the Mornington Peninsula
Visiting Tokyo’s Senso-Ji Temple
Senso-Ji Temple is one of the most magnificent Buddhist temples in Tokyo. Located in the historic Asakusa district, Senso-Ji is the oldest established temple in Tokyo, originally built in the 7th century. It was destroyed by air raids during WWII and has since been rebuilt faithfully to the original. When visiting Senso-Ji, make time to explore Nakamise Dori, a shopping street lined with small shops … Continue reading Visiting Tokyo’s Senso-Ji Temple
12 of The Best Places to Visit in California
The best places in California to visit span from San Francisco & the Napa Valley wine country in the north to the glamorous beach towns of Santa Barbara, Malibu and Los Angeles in the south. California is one of the most diverse and beautiful states in the USA, so there is more than enough to visit in California to justify multiple trips just to this … Continue reading 12 of The Best Places to Visit in California
3 Days in Melbourne: Itinerary for First Time Visitors
If you’re planning a trip for 3 days in Melbourne for first time visitors, there can be an overwhelming number of things you’ll want to see, do and eat in one of Australia‘s greatest cities. Planning a 3 day itinerary can seem impossible, which is why I’ve designed what I think is the perfect itinerary for 3 days in Melbourne, especially for first time visitors. … Continue reading 3 Days in Melbourne: Itinerary for First Time Visitors
An Autumn Day Trip to the Yarra Valley
Autumn is one of the most beautiful time of year in Victoria. Forty-degree heat waves are a thing of the past but it is still warm enough to enjoy the outdoors. We took advantage of the beautiful weather and made a day trip to the Yarra Valley, one of Australia’s top wine regions. Since David was driving, we decided to stick to two wineries. Domain … Continue reading An Autumn Day Trip to the Yarra Valley
3 Days in Los Angeles for First Time Visitors
Los Angeles is one of the most famous cities in the world, but there is so much more to LA than what you’ll see on the silver screen. I’m sharing our itinerary for 3 days in Los Angeles, which was perfect for us as first time visitors. With 3 days in LA, we had time to see Santa Monica Beach, Venice Beach, hike Runyon Canyon, … Continue reading 3 Days in Los Angeles for First Time Visitors