Category: Destination Guides

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Destination Guides, Nature, Victoria

The 11 Best Places to Visit in Victoria, Australia

Victoria is one of the most jam-packed states in Australia, for charming towns, lovely beaches, wine regions & national parks. The best places to visit in Victoria are Melbourne, the Great Ocean Road, the Mornington Peninsula, the Yarra Valley & the Grampians, just to name a few! Most travellers come to Victoria to visit Melbourne, the state capital and one of Australia’s most beautiful cities. … Continue reading The 11 Best Places to Visit in Victoria, Australia

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Destination Guides, Islands & Beaches, Milos

Milos Travel Guide: The Best Things to Do, Places to Visit & Best Tavernas

Milos is one of the best Greek islands to visit in the Cyclades, with more than 70 beautiful beaches, charming Cycladic villages and awe-inspiring sights like Klima fishing village, Mandrakia’s harbour, Kleftiko Caves and the other-worldly Sarakiniko Beach. In this Milos Travel Guide, I’ve shared the best things to do in Milos, the best villages in Milos, the best beaches and the best restaurants in … Continue reading Milos Travel Guide: The Best Things to Do, Places to Visit & Best Tavernas

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Destination Guides, Melbourne, Travel Itineraries

3 Days in Melbourne: Itinerary for First Time Visitors (2026)

With a world-renowned cafe culture, vibrant neighbourhoods and a thriving cultural scene, Melbourne is one of the best cities to visit in Australia. If you’re planning your first trip to Melbourne, 3 days is the perfect amount of time for first time visitors to spend in Melbourne, and to experience the highlights of Australia’s second-largest city. I’ve lived in Melbourne for over a decade, and … Continue reading 3 Days in Melbourne: Itinerary for First Time Visitors (2026)

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Destination Guides, Japan, Tokyo, Travel Itineraries

Itinerary: One Week in Tokyo (2026)

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 capital of Japan. This itinerary for one week in Tokyo is based on our own trip, sharing the best things to see, do & eat in Tokyo for first time visitors. Our itinerary for one week in Tokyo includes … Continue reading Itinerary: One Week in Tokyo (2026)

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Australia, Country NSW, Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges, Destination Guides, High Country Victoria, North Coast NSW, Southern QLD Country, Tasmania, Victorian Goldfields

The 15 Most Charming Country Towns in Australia

One of the greatest joys of travelling inland in Australia is discovering its charming country towns, with their heritage architecture, truly farm-to-table food and classic country hospitality. The best country towns in Australia to visit include Bendigo, Ballarat, Beechworth, Daylesford, Hahndorf, Rutherglen & Montville, to name just a few! While Australia’s islands and beach towns tend to get the most fame and glory, the best … Continue reading The 15 Most Charming Country Towns in Australia

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Destination Guides, Milos

Where to Stay in Milos in 2026? Pollonia, Adamas or Plaka

Milos is one of the most beautiful islands in Greece and is becoming more and more popular with international travellers. The best places to stay in Milos are Pollonia, Plaka or Adamas. In this guide for where to stay in Milos, I’ll share tips for the best places to stay in Milos and the pros and cons of each of the popular villages. My personal … Continue reading Where to Stay in Milos in 2026? Pollonia, Adamas or Plaka

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Destination Guides, Great Ocean Road

Great Ocean Road Travel Guide: Where to stay & what to do

The Great Ocean Road is the best scenic drive in Australia, and one of the country’s most famous travel destinations. The Great Ocean Road stretches for 600km+ between Torquay and Port Fairy, and is home to famous sights like The Twelve Apostles in Port Campbell National Park, beautiful waterfalls in Great Otway National Park and lots of laidback beach towns like Lorne, Torquay, Airey’s Inlet … Continue reading Great Ocean Road Travel Guide: Where to stay & what to do

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Melbourne Travel Guide
Destination Guides, Melbourne

10 Best Things to Do in Melbourne for First Time Visitors (+ Extra Ideas)

Melbourne is one of the most exciting cities to visit in Australia, famous for its laneways & hidden bars, cafe culture and thriving arts & entertainment scene. There is so much to see & do in Melbourne that planning what to do in Melbourne can be overwhelming for first time visitors! The very best things to do in Melbourne include visiting the NGV and the … Continue reading 10 Best Things to Do in Melbourne for First Time Visitors (+ Extra Ideas)

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Neighbourhood Guides, Paris

Montmartre Guide: 8 Best Things to Do, Cafes & Must-See Sights in Paris

Montmartre is one of the most charming and romanticised neighbourhoods in Paris. It has preserved the romantic, bohemian atmosphere of 19th & 20th century Paris, and is truly like nowhere else in the city. This Montmartre guide rounds up some of the best things to do in Montmartre, including visiting the magnificent Sacre Coeur, browsing the artist markets in Place du Tertre, seeing the Moulin … Continue reading Montmartre Guide: 8 Best Things to Do, Cafes & Must-See Sights in Paris

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Melbourne, Neighbourhood Guides

Carlton Neighbourhood Guide: Melbourne’s Little Italy

Carlton is one of the most historic neighbourhoods in Melbourne & a must-see for visitors. In this Carlton neighbourhood guide I’ve rounded up the best things to do and the best restaurants, bars & cafes in Carlton. With Melbourne’s Little Italy on Lygon Street, the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Royal Exhibition Building and some of the best restaurants in Melbourne, there are so many things … Continue reading Carlton Neighbourhood Guide: Melbourne’s Little Italy

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