Itinerary: One Day in Northern Tokyo
Tokyo is the biggest city in the world, so it makes sense to break the city into smaller regions to get the most out of your time. Northern Tokyo is a beautiful and historic part of the city, which includes Tokyo’s old town, Yanaka, and is a totally different and more tranquil experience than visiting Shibuya and Shinjuku. I think visiting Northern Tokyo is a … Continue reading Itinerary: One Day in Northern Tokyo
The 25 Best Places in Australia to Visit (+ What To Do & Map)
Australia is a country of superlatives. From the oldest living rainforest in the world, to the most isolated capital city, to some of the best wine regions in the world, there is a dizzying diversity of experiences waiting for travellers to Australia. The best places in Australia to visit range from the Great Barrier Reef & the Daintree Rainforest to the Great Ocean Road, from … Continue reading The 25 Best Places in Australia to Visit (+ What To Do & Map)
The Most Charming Country Towns in Australia
One of the greatest joys of travelling inland in Australia is discovering its charming country towns, with their heritage architecture, truly farm-to-table food and classic country hospitality. The best country towns in Australia to visit include Bendigo, Ballarat, Beechworth, Daylesford, Hahndorf, Ross & Montville, to name a few! While Australia’s islands, beaches and beach towns tend to get the most fame and glory, the best … Continue reading The Most Charming Country Towns in Australia
Highlights from 3 Days in Wilsons Promontory, Victoria
Hardly anyone from outside of Victoria has even heard of Wilsons Prom, yet it’s one of the most-loved destinations in the state. A genuine insider favourite, the vast national park nearly three hours’ drive east of Melbourne had been on my weekend wishlist for four years! On the AFL Grand Final long weekend one year, David and I finally had a chance to visit. It … Continue reading Highlights from 3 Days in Wilsons Promontory, Victoria
15 Best Day Trips from Brisbane (2024)
Surrounded by beautiful coastal regions, islands and lush forested hinterland, there are so many amazing day trips that you can take from Brisbane. To help you plan your best Brisbane day trip, I’ve rounded up the best day trips from Brisbane including the Gold Coast, Stradbroke Island, Moreton Island, the Sunshine Coast Hinterland & more! I grew up in Brisbane, and lived there for twenty … Continue reading 15 Best Day Trips from Brisbane (2024)
Golden Gai & Piss Alley: Dinner & Drinks in Shinjuku, Tokyo
Golden Gai & Piss Alley are two drinking & dining precincts in Shinjuku, that are unlike anywhere else in Tokyo. The two precincts date back to post-war Japan, and were filled with illegal drinking dens and brothels between the 1940s-1960s. Tucked away in the backstreets, not far from the bright lights and skyscrapers of central Shinjuku, Golden Gai & Piss Alley feel a world away from … Continue reading Golden Gai & Piss Alley: Dinner & Drinks in Shinjuku, Tokyo
The Temple of Love in the gardens of Versailles
You could lose hours in the seemingly never-ending gardens of Versailles. Between the English gardens, French gardens, Petit and Grand Trianons, fountains, orangeries, greenhouses, lakes, grottos and my favourite, Marie Antoinette’s fairytale hamlet, there is so much to see here. In terms of beauty, I think the gardens leave the palace for dead. The Temple of Love is a neo-classical temple in the English Gardens at … Continue reading The Temple of Love in the gardens of Versailles
Six Senses Fiji: A Honeymoon in Paradise
White sand beaches, sparkling turquoise waters and palm trees swaying in the breeze are just the beginning at Six Senses Fiji. We splurged on five nights at Six Senses Fiji for our honeymoon, and haven’t stopped dreaming about it since. Located on Malolo Island in Fiji’s Mamanucas island chain, Six Senses Fiji is one of a kind. Balancing sustainability, wellness and local responsibility, Six Senses … Continue reading Six Senses Fiji: A Honeymoon in Paradise
Itinerary: 5 Weeks in France, Italy, Greece & Turkey
After I graduated from university, I went to Europe for five weeks with my best friend. This was a really diverse trip because we chose big cities and small towns, did day trips and squeezed in quick stops as well as taking more time in some places. We travelled by train, ferry and cruise ship and spent three weeks travelling independently and then two weeks … Continue reading Itinerary: 5 Weeks in France, Italy, Greece & Turkey
Itinerary: 3 Days in Paros, Greece
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