On rugged, mountainous Milos, you’re at the mercy of the wind. The Greek island has more beaches than any other island in the Cyclades, but the day’s wind will dictate which ones to visit. The windswept, volcanic terrain creates other-worldly landscapes across the island, like the famous, moon-like Sarakiniko beach. The island was once popular with pirates, who hid out in the chalky white caves … Continue reading Highlights from 5 Days in Milos, Greece
The Cape Schanck & Pulpit Rock Walk is one of the most beautiful hikes I’ve done in Victoria, and one of the shortest. Just over an hour’s drive south of Melbourne on the Mornington Peninsula, Cape Schanck is perfect as a day trip from Melbourne or as part of a weekend on the Mornington Peninsula. The walk to Pulpit Rock along Cape Schanck is 2.1km , with an … Continue reading Cape Schanck: The Mornington Peninsula’s Most Beautiful Short Walk
Victoria is one of the most jam-packed states in Australia, for charming towns, lovely beaches, wine regions & national parks. Most travellers come to Victoria to visit Melbourne, the state capital and one of Australia’s most beautiful cities. While Melbourne is a must-visit destination on any trip to Australia there is so much to explore beyond the city limits! The best places to visit in … Continue reading The 11 Best Places to Visit in Victoria, Australia
The elegant spa town of Daylesford & the surrounding Macedon Ranges make a perfect day trip from Melbourne. On our first day trip to Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges, David & I had brunch at a Macedon cafe, enjoyed a very short but rewarding hike to the Camel’s Hump Lookout on Mt Macedon, enjoyed some sunshine and live music while doing a cider tasting at … Continue reading A Day Trip to Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges
The Mornington Peninsula makes one of the best beach day trips or weekend getaways from Melbourne. One of the best beaches on the Mornington Peninsula is Safety Beach in Dromana, which has a pier, sparkling turquoise water, and a row of brightly coloured bathing boxes on the sand. We first visited with my Dad, on one of his first trips to visit us in Melbourne. … Continue reading Safety Beach, Dromana: The Best Beach on the Mornington Peninsula
For our second trip to North America, we spent one month USA & Canada. It somehow managed to be full of a bit of everything: big cities and small towns, mountains, beaches, waterfalls, good food and amazing entertainment. We started in New York and zig zagged across the continent, ending in Los Angeles. I’ve always wanted to go on a road trip in the USA, … Continue reading Highlights & Itinerary: One Month in the USA & Canada
This itinerary for one month in Australia, from Cairns to Melbourne, covers some of the country’s most beautiful scenery and charming cities, from the Great Barrier Reef in the north to the Great Ocean Road in the south. This travel itinerary covers Australia‘s three largest cities, four state capital cities and five states. There is so much more to see in Australia, but these are … Continue reading Itinerary for One Month in Australia: Cairns to Melbourne
Sifnos is a little slip of an island in the Cyclades, often overlooked in favour of its larger neighbours, Paros & Milos. The Greek island is home to 2,500 people and is sparsely populated due to the dramatic mountains that form the island. I spent three days in Sifnos, and loved exploring this stunning, under-the-radar Greek island. I’ve written this Sifnos Travel Guide to share … Continue reading Sifnos Travel Guide + Map (2025)
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
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)