Exploring Miami’s Little Havana
Miami is one of the most seductive cities in the USA. Beyond the crystal clear waters of South Beach, Ocean Drive’s art deco hotels and Miami’s megaclubs, the city’s vibrant Latin American culture is what really makes Miami tick. It’s a perfect example of America’s regional cultural diversity and is one of the reasons Miami is one of my favourite travel destinations in the USA. The beating … Continue reading Exploring Miami’s Little Havana
3 Days in Miami: South Beach, Little Havana & Wynwood
During our one month-long trip around the USA & Canada, we spent 3 days in Miami, which was the perfect amount of time for us as first time visitors to Miami. We stayed in South Beach, and spent time in Little Havana and Wynwood. Three completely different neighbourhoods, three completely different versions of Miami, and all such quintessential experiences of the city. Why visit Miami? … Continue reading 3 Days in Miami: South Beach, Little Havana & Wynwood
3 Days in Vancouver: Things to Do, See & Whistler Day Trip
My first introduction to Canada was 3 days in Vancouver, including a day trip to Whistler. In 3 days in Vancouver, there is plenty of time to see the city’s greatest attractions, including the Capilano Bridge, Stanley Park, Granville Island and the beachy Kitsilano neighbourhood. A day trip to Whistler was the icing on the cake, with the summer weather making perfect conditions for hiking, … Continue reading 3 Days in Vancouver: Things to Do, See & Whistler Day Trip
3 Days in San Francisco: The best things to do, see & skip
3 days in San Francisco was the perfect amount of time for my first trip to the city. In 3 days, we saw the Golden Gate Bridge, explored Chinatown, took a food walking tour of the Castro & the Misison District, and took a day trip to the Napa Valley and Sonoma. It was a perfect intro to San Francisco, a city that had captured … Continue reading 3 Days in San Francisco: The best things to do, see & skip
Safety Beach, Dromana: The Best Beach on the Mornington Peninsula
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
Visiting Tokyo’s Senso-Ji Temple
Senso-Ji Temple is one of the most magnificent Buddhist temples in Tokyo. Located in the historic Asakusa district, Senso-Ji is the oldest established temple in Tokyo, originally built in the 7th century. It was destroyed by air raids during WWII and has since been rebuilt faithfully to the original. When visiting Senso-Ji, make time to explore Nakamise Dori, a shopping street lined with small shops … Continue reading Visiting Tokyo’s Senso-Ji Temple
An Autumn Day Trip to the Yarra Valley
Autumn is one of the most beautiful time of year in Victoria. Forty-degree heat waves are a thing of the past but it is still warm enough to enjoy the outdoors. We took advantage of the beautiful weather and made a day trip to the Yarra Valley, one of Australia’s top wine regions. Since David was driving, we decided to stick to two wineries. Domain … Continue reading An Autumn Day Trip to the Yarra Valley
3 Days in Los Angeles for First Time Visitors
Los Angeles is one of the most famous cities in the world, but there is so much more to LA than what you’ll see on the silver screen. I’m sharing our itinerary for 3 days in Los Angeles, which was perfect for us as first time visitors. With 3 days in LA, we had time to see Santa Monica Beach, Venice Beach, hike Runyon Canyon, … Continue reading 3 Days in Los Angeles for First Time Visitors
10 of the Best Things to do in North Island, Aotearoa New Zealand
Aotearoa New Zealand is known for its pristine natural landscapes but the North Island often gets overlooked in favour of the dramatic scenery of the South Island. Beyond Auckland and the Hobbiton Movie Set Tours, I hadn’t heard much about the best things to do on the North Island before my trip. After spending 5 days on the North Island of New Zealand, I’ve rounded … Continue reading 10 of the Best Things to do in North Island, Aotearoa New Zealand
Highlights & Itinerary: One Month in the USA & Canada
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