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Neighbourhood Guides, New York City, USA

West Village Neighbourhood Guide (2025)

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. In this West Village neighborhood guide I’ve rounded up the most beautiful spots, and the best bars, restaurants and cafes in West Village. I lived in New York City for nearly two years, and loved spending evenings and … Continue reading West Village Neighbourhood Guide (2025)

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Australia, Destination Guides

12 Best Beaches in Australia (2025): The Ultimate Aussie Beach Bucket List + Map

Australia has more beaches than any other country in the world, with more than 10,000 beaches from coast to coast. The best beaches in Australia include Whitehaven Beach, Wineglass Bay, Bondi, Burleigh and Cottesloe to name a few! After travelling around Australia from coast to coast, I’ve curated a list of the very best beaches in Australia, arranged by state to help you plan your … Continue reading 12 Best Beaches in Australia (2025): The Ultimate Aussie Beach Bucket List + Map

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Neighbourhood Guides, New York City

Lower East Side Neighborhood Guide

The Lower East Side is one of the most interesting neighbourhoods in New York City. It’s particularly known for its Jewish history, but the Lower East Side has been a melting pot of different cultures as waves of immigration swept into New York City over the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, the Lower East Side is still one of the best places to go to … Continue reading Lower East Side Neighborhood Guide

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Destination Guides, Osaka

The Kuromon Market, Osaka : 8 Best Things to Eat & When To Visit (2025)

Visiting the Kuromon Market (Kuromon Ichiba) is one of the best things to do in Osaka, and one of the oldest markets in Japan. Osaka is renowned for being one of the most food-obsessed cities in Japan, so the Kuromon Market is one of the best places to embrace the city’s dynamic and mouthwatering food scene. The Kuromon Market was truly one of the highlights … Continue reading The Kuromon Market, Osaka : 8 Best Things to Eat & When To Visit (2025)

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California, Central Coast, Destination Guides, Los Angeles, Napa Valley, San Francisco

15 of The Best Places to Visit in California

The best places to visit in California 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 15 of The Best Places to Visit in California

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Destination Guides, Neighbourhood Guides, New York City

East Village: NYC Neighborhood Guide

The East Village is New York City‘s original counterculture neighborhood, and one of the most iconic New York City neighbourhoods to visit. As the birthplace of punk rock, dozens of major musicians launched their careers here, such as Madonna, Blondie, Talking Heads, Pink Floyd and The Strokes to name a few. Despite the changes that have swept the neighborhood over the last thirty years, East … Continue reading East Village: NYC Neighborhood Guide

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Bendigo Most Charming Country Towns Australia
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 a few! While Australia’s islands and beach towns tend to get the most fame and glory, the best Australian … Continue reading The 15 Most Charming Country Towns in Australia

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Brisbane, City Guides

Itinerary: 3 Days in Brisbane For First Time Visitors (2025)

If you’re planning a trip for 3 days in Brisbane, you’re in the right place! I grew up in Brisbane and return several times a year, and have used this experience to design a 3 day itinerary for Brisbane that includes a balance of the best things to do in Brisbane, the best sights & activities, and some of Brisbane’s best restaurants and bars. This … Continue reading Itinerary: 3 Days in Brisbane For First Time Visitors (2025)

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Australia, Destination Guides, Travel Itineraries, Victoria

Itinerary: 2 Weeks in Australia for First Time Visitors (+ Map)

Australia is a vast country, with hundreds of beautiful places to visit & experiences to have, which can make planning a 14-day trip to Australia seem overwhelming. Luckily, with some clever planning, you can see an amazing amount in just a couple of weeks. In this 2 week itinerary for Australia, you’ll visit the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, cuddle … Continue reading Itinerary: 2 Weeks in Australia for First Time Visitors (+ Map)

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