The Yarra Valley is one of the bes wine regions in Australia, and is one of the best day trips or weekend getaways from Melbourne. If you haven’t experienced Australia’s wine country before, the Yarra Valley is a great place to start! There are more than 70 wineries in the Yarra Valley, dozens of which have cellar doors (tasting romos) where you can do wine … Continue reading The 15 Best Yarra Valley Wineries to Visit
From sprawling metropolises to charming capitals, Australia has plenty of beautiful & exciting cities to tempt travellers. The best cities to visit in Australia are Melbourne, Sydney, the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Hobart, Fremantle, Adelaide & Perth. Most of the best cities in Australia to visit are on the east coast, but travellers will be rewarded for heading a little farther afield to less obvious spots … Continue reading The 8 Best Cities in Australia to Visit
SoHo is one of the most fashionable neighbourhoods in New York City. Come for cobblestones, the historic cast-iron building facades, major fashion labels and the American raw bars and classic bistros that have become New York institutions. I lived in New York City, next to SoHo in Nolita, for nearly two years. This SoHo neighbourhood guide includes my favourite things to do in SoHo and the … Continue reading SoHo NYC Neighbourhood Guide: Local’s Guide (2025)
The Gold Coast is one of the best places to visit in Australia, with dozens of pristine beaches, vibrant and distinctive beachside neighbourhoods and three national parks on its doorstep. Surfers Paradise, Burleigh Heads, Broadbeach and Coolangatta are just the beginning! This Gold Coast Travel Guide is designed for first time visitors, and visitors who haven’t spent much time on the coast recently – the … Continue reading The Ultimate Gold Coast Travel Guide
Planning a trip to Melbourne? Finding the best area to stay in Melbourne will help you get the most out of your trip to the city, especially as Melbourne is famous for its dynamic and eclectic neighbourhoods. In this guide to the best areas to stay in Melbourne, I’ve included the best hotel and apartment options in each neighbourhood. Many of Melbourne’s trendy neighbourhoods outside … Continue reading Where to stay in Melbourne? 8 Best Areas in Melbourne for Visitors
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Tokyo is one of the most captivating cities in the world, and one of my favourites. I spent a week in Tokyo on my first visit, but I know a lot of travellers to Japan normally have 3 or so days to spend in the city. With that in mind I’ve written this 3 Day Tokyo Itinerary based on the highlights of my trip, a few famous … Continue reading Itinerary: 3 Days in Tokyo (2025)
If you’re planning a trip to Australia in summer, this itinerary for 2 weeks in Australia will help you plan your trip around the best destinations to visit in Australia in summer. In two weeks, you can visit some of the most beautiful places in Australia, including Sydney, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Tasmania and Brisbane. Summer in Australia is from December-February, and is a great time … Continue reading Itinerary: 2 Weeks in Australia in Summer (December, January, February)
The best restaurants in Brisbane now include glamorous bar & grills, new-school Italian restaurants and buzzy riverside dining destinations. For twenty years, people have been talking about how Brisbane’s restaurant scene is changing, and these days it’s regarded as one of Australia’s great dining destinations. I’ve rounded up a short but selective list of the best restaurants in Brisbane, including SK Steak & Oyster, Agnes, … Continue reading 8 Of The Best Restaurants in Brisbane
New York City is bursting at the seams with sights, attractions and interesting neighbourhoods, which makes it both equally exciting and overwhelming for first time visitors. I lived in New York City for two years and have thought long and hard about my favourite experiences in the city that I’d recommend hand over heart to my nearest and dearest. I’ve rounded up my top recommendations … Continue reading 20 Of The Best Things to Do in New York City (2025)
Osaka is one of the most exciting cities in Japan, with a reputation for being unpretentious, a little bit rowdy and completely food-obsessed. Below is my itinerary for 2 days in Osaka, based on our own trip to Osaka at the start of our 10-day trip to Japan. This itinerary includes a half-day trip to the magnificent Himeji Castle, which is an easy day trip … Continue reading 2 Days in Osaka: Itinerary + Himeji Castle Day Trip