Category: Destination Guides

port douglas queensland australia
Destination Guides, Islands & Beaches, Nature, Queensland

Queensland Travel Guide: Where to go & what to see

Queensland is one of Australia‘s most famous travel destinations, popular with international travellers and interstate visitors alike. Most people visit Queensland to see natural wonders such as the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, but many also come just for the stunning sand islands and beaches lining the coast. I grew up in Queensland, and also interned at Tourism & Events Queensland during university, … Continue reading Queensland Travel Guide: Where to go & what to see

Genevieve Lauren20 Comments
Cobble Hill Brooklyn
Neighbourhood Guides, New York City, USA

Cobble Hill: NYC Neighborhood Guide

Cobble Hill is Brooklyn’s answer to West Village. If I didn’t have to commute to Midtown every day, I would move to this charming neighbourhood in a heartbeat. With wider, quieter streets than Manhattan, mom & pop stores and independent bars, restaurants, bakeries and book stores, it’s an idyllic slice of the best of New York City life. This Cobble Hill Neighborhood Guide also includes … Continue reading Cobble Hill: NYC Neighborhood Guide

Genevieve Lauren3 Comments
Palm Cove Queensland
Cairns & Great Barrier Reef, Destination Guides, Islands & Beaches

15 Amazing Things to Do in Queensland’s Tropics

Queensland is a magnet for superlatives. Biggest. Oldest. Most Beautiful. Only. Queensland’s tropics are famous the world over for natural marvels like The Great Barrier Reef, lush rainforests, idyllic beaches and islands and colourful local character. I’ve rounded up the best things I’ve experienced in Tropical North Queensland, hopefully to inspire you to explore the region too. Read more: Queensland Travel Guide 1. Snorkel or … Continue reading 15 Amazing Things to Do in Queensland’s Tropics

Genevieve Lauren2 Comments
Melbourne, Neighbourhood Guides

South Yarra: Melbourne Neighbourhood Guide

I’m excited to finally be sharing a South Yarra neighbourhood guide! South Yarra is one of my favourite neighbourhoods in Melbourne, and I’ve included it in my itinerary for three days in Melbourne because it has so much to offer for visitors. It’s a pretty, leafy neighbourhood with a great mix of shops, bars, cafes, restaurants, parks and gardens. 📍 Planning a trip to Melbourne? … Continue reading South Yarra: Melbourne Neighbourhood Guide

Genevieve Lauren9 Comments
Swan Street Richmond Melbourne
Destination Guides, Melbourne, Neighbourhood Guides

10 Of The Best Neighbourhoods to Visit in Melbourne

Melbourne is best explored by neighbourhood. I’ve written this Melbourne neighbourhood guide with visitors in mind – these are my favourite inner city neighbourhoods which I think have the most to offer for visitors and represent the things that make Melbourne such a dynamic city (not to mention, the most liveable city in the world for seven years running). I’ve lived in Melbourne since 2015, … Continue reading 10 Of The Best Neighbourhoods to Visit in Melbourne

Genevieve Lauren6 Comments
Budapest, Destination Guides, Hungary

One Perfect Day in Budapest

I’ve visited many beautiful cities in Europe that I loved dearly, but none have captivated as much as the capital of Hungary. To spend a day in Budapest is to momentarily leave reality and enter in to a fairy-tale world! Teeming with gorgeous neo-gothic architecture, delicious street food, and lively bars, we show you how to spend the perfect day in this incredible city. Continue reading One Perfect Day in Budapest

Genevieve Lauren18 Comments
Cape Tribulation Queensland
Cairns & Great Barrier Reef, Destination Guides, Whitsundays

Travel Budget: 1 Week in Queensland

Travel in Australia has a reputation for being expensive, especially when you compare it to many nearby Southeast Asian countries. I recently spent a week traveling in Tropical North Queensland with my best friend, Chloe, and I wanted to share my budget for the trip, and hopefully convince a few more travelers that Tropical North Queensland should be on their list. For flight, buses, accommodation and … Continue reading Travel Budget: 1 Week in Queensland

Genevieve Lauren8 Comments
Athens, Destination Guides

6 Reasons you should visit Athens

Athens really divides peoples. I’ve found that people love it or hate it, but if you visit Athens with an open mind and a few tips up your sleeve, it’s hard not to fall in love. Before I went to Athens I was a little nervous of what I’d find. In fact, my first impression of the city left me a ‘little underwhelmed. Luckily, when … Continue reading 6 Reasons you should visit Athens

Genevieve Lauren6 Comments
City Guides, Europe, France, Neighbourhood Guides, Paris

La Defense Neighbourhood Guide, Paris

Wide boulevards, elegant stone buildings with gun-metal grey roofs and few buildings more than five or six stories tall. This is how we tend to think of Paris. It wasn’t until my third visit to Paris that I saw a different side to the City of Light. La Defense, technically outside the city’s limits, is Paris’ modern business district. Free of height restrictions, skyscrapers grow … Continue reading La Defense Neighbourhood Guide, Paris

Genevieve Lauren4 Comments
City Guides, France, Paris

50 Things to Do in Paris

Beautiful Paris offers endless possibilities for ways to spend your days, but if you need a little inspiration, look no further. This list of 50 things to do in Paris has ideas for first time visitors, and old hands alike. Tell me your suggestions in the comments! 📍 Planning a trip to Paris? Check out my complete guide Where to Stay in Paris for First … Continue reading 50 Things to Do in Paris

Genevieve Lauren10 Comments