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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. Milos is the most southwestern island in the Cyclades, close to Folegandros and Sifnos. I spent 5 days on Milos on my first visit, and it’s quickly become my favourite Greek island! Milos is enormous, with more than 70 gorgeous beaches, beautiful, traditional villages and awe-inspiring sights like Klima fishing village, Mandrakia … Continue reading Milos Travel Guide: The Best Things to Do, Places to Visit & Best Tavernas

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City Guides, Paris, Travel Itineraries

3 Days in Paris: Itinerary for First Time Visitors

Are you planning your first trip to Paris? This itinerary for 3 days in Paris is designed for first time visitors to Paris, to help you plan your trip & reduce overwhelm. The best things to do in Paris include iconic sights like Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower and Sacre Coeur, exploring the coolest Paris neighbourhoods like St Germain, Le Marais and Montmartre, and experiencing classic … Continue reading 3 Days in Paris: Itinerary for First Time Visitors

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City Guides, France, Paris

The 12 Best Neighbourhoods in Paris to Visit (Guide + Map)

Paris is best explored by neighbourhood. The best neighbourhoods in Paris to visit include Le Marais, St Germain, Champ du Mars, Montmartre, the 7th Arrondissement and Ile de Cite, but you’ll be rewarded for venturing to charming, leafy and quieter neighbourhoods like Montparnasse and Passy with a slice of everyday Parisian life. Paris is divided into arrondissements, which are arranged a bit like a snail’s shell, … Continue reading The 12 Best Neighbourhoods in Paris to Visit (Guide + Map)

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Brisbane, City Guides, Food & Drink

8 Of The Best Restaurants in Brisbane

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

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California, Central Coast, Destination Guides, Los Angeles, Nature, San Francisco, USA

California Road Trip: Big Sur & Pacific Coast Highway (San Francisco-Los Angeles)

The Pacific Coast Highway is one of the most legendary road trips in the world. The route hugs the California coastline and is renowned for it’s rugged coastal scenery, especially the dramatic stretch of coastline known as Big Sur. A one month trip around the USA & Canada was the perfect time to finally take a road trip in the USA. I’d never been to … Continue reading California Road Trip: Big Sur & Pacific Coast Highway (San Francisco-Los Angeles)

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City Guides, Food & Drink, New York City

7 Of The Best Bagels in New York City

Bagels are one of the most iconic foods to try in New York City. The best bagels in New York City are found in old school delis & appetizing stores as well as in new, dedicated bagel shops. I’ve rounded up the best bagels in New York City, so that on your next visit to New York you can make a beeline straight for the … Continue reading 7 Of The Best Bagels in New York City

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Destination Guides, Sunshine Coast

The 9 Best Beaches on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland

The Sunshine Coast in Queensland has more than 30 beautiful beaches, between the towns of Caloundra, Maroochydore and Noosa. The most beautiful and popular beaches include Noosa Beach, Sunshine Beach, Kings Beach, Mooloolaba Beach, to name a few! I grew up in Brisbane, so have spent a lot of time on the Sunshine Coast on holidays and weekends from the city when I lived there. … Continue reading The 9 Best Beaches on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland

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Destination Guides, Islands & Beaches, Queensland

The Best Places in Queensland to visit

Queensland is one of the most popular travel destinations in Australia for first time visitors to the country. Famous for its abundance of sunshine and warm weather, Queensland is full of amazing places to visit from coast to country! Home to the Great Barrier Reef, some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia and the lovely yet laidback cities of Brisbane and the Gold Coast … Continue reading The Best Places in Queensland to visit

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Australia, Destination Guides

Australia Travel Guide: How to plan your first trip to Australia

Australia is a beautiful country. It has spectacular, ancient landscapes, pristine natural environments and vibrant cities. Australians are generally considered to be laidback, friendly and relatively happy people, by international standards. It has a lifetime of adventures for visitors and citizens alike. It is a very special place, and it’s also my home. To most of the world, Australia seems unbearably far away, but as … Continue reading Australia Travel Guide: How to plan your first trip to Australia

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City Guides, Sydney

Sydney Travel Guide: What to see & where to eat

Sydney is Australia’s largest city and unofficial capital, with a stunning oceanfront location and vibrant, diverse neighbourhoods. Sydney is a must-visit on your first trip to Australia and a great spot for a weekend city break for travellers from within Australia. Having lived either side of Sydney, both in Brisbane and Melbourne, I’ve visited Sydney for work and pleasure more times than I can count. … Continue reading Sydney Travel Guide: What to see & where to eat

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