Sifnos is a tiny island in Greece, in the Cyclades, floating between larger and more popular islands Paros and Milos. We spent 3 days in Sifnos, when we spent two weeks in Greece. Of the three islands that we visited, Sifnos drew the most blank stares. Some of my friends had heard of Paros or Milos, but no one had heard of Sifnos – and … Continue reading The Soulful Cyclades: 3 Days in Sifnos
The Pacific Coast Highway is one of the most legendary road trips in the world. The famous USA road trip 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 … Continue reading California Road Trip: Big Sur & Pacific Coast Highway (San Francisco-Los Angeles)
Cheronissos is a remote beach and harbour on the northern tip of Sifnos, a tiny Cycladic island between Paros and Milos. When David and I spent two weeks in Greece, I think we saw more jaw-dropping beaches in the short time we were there, than I’d seen in my entire life to date. Despite the steep competition, it was the tiny beach of Cheronissos in … Continue reading Cheronissos: Sifnos’ most idyllic beach
Greek weddings are legendary as one of the most vibrant celebrations in the world, so when my friend Lia invited David and I to her wedding in Greece, I was delighted. I love celebrating my friend’s weddings to begin with, but the chance to experience the joyfulness of a Greek wedding was the icing on the cake! The wedding was held in the bride’s hometown, … Continue reading Highlights from 2 Weeks in Greece
Faros is exactly the kind of sleepy, waterfront village I’d been dreaming of when I planned our trip to the Cyclades islands in Greece. Located on the tiny island of Sifnos, the small harbour of Faros is lined with a handful of tavernas and the water is a dazzling shade of blue. Best of all, the beach was uncrowded and I really felt like we … Continue reading Faros & Glyfos: Beach hopping in Sifnos
After I graduated from university, I went to Europe for five weeks with my best friend. We travelled through France, Italy & Greece, with one brief stop in Turkey at Ephesus. We started in Paris, travelled by train to Avignon & Nice, then along the coastline into Italy, to visit Cinque Terre, Milan, Verona, Venice, Florence and Rome. In Rome, we met with a tour … Continue reading Itinerary: 5 Weeks in France, Italy, Greece & Turkey
The island of Milos has some of the most beautiful beaches in Greece, which is no small feat in a country with 227 islands and more than 13,800 km of coastline. Milos has 70 beaches, which is the most beaches of any island in the Cyclades. The best beaches in Milos include Sarakiniko, Agia Kiriaki, Plathiena, Paleochori, and what makes Milos beaches so special is … Continue reading 7 Best Beaches in Milos, Greece (+ Map)
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
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