Paros is a Greek island in the Cyclades with all of the traditional, whitewashed villages, dazzling beaches and waterfront tavernas that you could want from an island holiday in Greece, without the extreme crowds of nearby Santorini and Mykonos. This itinerary for 3 days in Paros includes time spent in the islands three major villages; Parikia, Naousa and Lefkes, as well as some of Paros’ … Continue reading Itinerary: 3 Days in Paros, Greece
Of the three lesser-known islands in the Greek Islands that I visited in Greece, Sifnos drew the most blank stares. Some of my friends had heard of Paros or Milos, but no one had heard of Sifnos – and nor had I, before I started researching this trip. Sifnos is a tiny island in Greece, in the Cyclades, floating between larger and more popular islands Paros … Continue reading The Soulful Cyclades: 3 Days in Sifnos
I chose not to ride a donkey in Santorini for three reasons. I had two before I arrived in Greece, but I found another heartbreaking reason when I was cruising between the islands. 1. Donkey rides in Santorini are tourist traps. I was already sceptical about the authenticity of a donkey ride in Santorini. I’d read online that locals view it as a bizarre activity … Continue reading 3 Reasons I Didn’t Ride a Donkey in Santorini
With traditional, white-washed Cycladic villages straight out of central casting, dozens of pretty beaches and a handful of ancient ruins, it’s a miracle that Paros isn’t already overrun with tourists. This idyllic Cyclades island is one of the most beautiful in Greece, and is getting more popular with every year. Paros is home to beautiful villages like Parikia, Naoussa and Lefkes, dozens of beaches and … Continue reading Paradise found: 3 Days in Paros, Greece
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
Queensland is my home state, but it wasn’t until I was 21 that I visited Queensland’s most spectacular natural wonders in the tropics. This itinerary for 1 week in Queensland from Whitsundays to Cairns covers some of the most beautiful spots in Australia, including the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest, Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation, to name just a few! I travelled with my … Continue reading Itinerary: One week in Queensland from Whitsundays to Cairns
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
Burleigh Beach is my favourite beach on the Gold Coast – ask most locals, and they’d likely agree. Most tourists still flock to Surfers, although Burleigh is booming these days, the once sleepy little beach ‘burb still has easygoing charm to go with its extraordinary natural beauty. With a wide, deep beach of soft white spend, not a speck of litter in sight and sweeping … Continue reading Burleigh Beach: The Best Beach on the Gold Coast
It was so gratifying to be on a road trip over the Easter weekend. David and I went to the Southern Grampians, a rural area four hours’ west of Melbourne. I’ll share a post about the trip soon, but tonight I just wanted to share some of my favourite photos from this beautiful region. I purposefully didn’t do too much in-depth research before the trip … Continue reading Rural Australian landscapes in the Grampians
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