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
Sarakiniko Beach: Milos’s Most Unique Beach
The lunar landscape of Sarakiniko beach makes it one of the most striking beaches in Greece. Sarakiniko is on the northern coast of Milos, which is famous for having the best beaches in the Cyclades. We spent five days on Milos, which is my favourite Greek island because there is a seemingly never-ending supply of natural beauty. Even by the high standards of the Greek … Continue reading Sarakiniko Beach: Milos’s Most Unique Beach
Prahran: Melbourne Neighbourhood Guide
Prahran (pran) is one of Melbourne‘s most lively neighbourhoods on the southside, home to cool wine bars, excellent restaurants, boutiques, and more smashed avo than you could eat in a lifetime. The best things to do in Prahran include the Prahran Market, Greville Street shopping, the pub College Lawn Hotel, and restaurants such as Entrecote and Borscht, Vodka & Tears. 📍 Planning a trip to … Continue reading Prahran: Melbourne Neighbourhood Guide
Central Park Cherry Blossoms in Peak Bloom
A few weeks after I arrived in New York City, I returned to Central Park again to witness the beautiful peak bloom of the cherry blossoms. Compared to the delicate colours of the first bloom of the cherry blossoms, peak bloom was outrageously pink – I could hardly believe my eyes! This time, I walked around the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir and stopped for a while on … Continue reading Central Park Cherry Blossoms in Peak Bloom
11 Of The Most Iconic Sights in New York City
The most iconic sights in New York City include Central Park, Grand Central Station, The Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building, as well as low key yet iconic sights like the wrought iron facades in SoHo and the classic New York City brownstones which can be found from the West Village, to the Upper West Side, to Brooklyn. Even while living in the city, … Continue reading 11 Of The Most Iconic Sights in New York City
9 Of The Best Things to Do in Townsville
There are so many great things to do in sunny, tropical Townsville. Located on the coastline of the Great Barrier Reef, Townsville is a popular destination for those visiting the Great Barrier Reef, but there is plenty to do on dry land! The best things to do in Townsville include visiting the Great Barrier Reef and Magnetic Island, taking in the views from Castle Hill, … Continue reading 9 Of The Best Things to Do in Townsville
Brighton Bathing Boxes: Melbourne’s Rainbow Row
The rainbow row of Brighton Bathing Boxes is one of the most iconic sights in Melbourne. There are 96 brightly-coloured, tiny beach houses lining Dendy Beach, in Melbourne’s affluent bayside suburb of Brighton. They are a Melbourne icon, alongside Flinders Street Station and the MCG, plastered across postcards, prints and artwork all over the city. Even in our first apartment in Melbourne, which we had … Continue reading Brighton Bathing Boxes: Melbourne’s Rainbow Row
Stargazing in the River Murray Dark Sky Reserve, South Australia
Stargazing is one of the simplest ways you can appreciate nature, and yet one of the most awe-inspiring. As a city-dweller, the reminder that billions of stars blanket the night sky every night, but I normally can’t see them, is a little startling. In September, David and I went stargazing in South Australia with his parents, to celebrate his dad’s 70th birthday. We saw shooting … Continue reading Stargazing in the River Murray Dark Sky Reserve, South Australia
The 12 Best Neighbourhoods in Paris to Visit (Guide + Map)
Paris is best explored by neighbourhood. The best neighbourhoods in Paris to visit include Le Marais, St Germain, Montmartre, the 7th Arrondissement and Ile de Cite, but you’ll be rewarded for venturing to charming, leafy and quieter neighbourhoods like Montparnasse and Passy with a slice of everyday Parisian life. Paris is divided into arrondissements, which are arranged a bit like a snail’s shell, working their way … Continue reading The 12 Best Neighbourhoods in Paris to Visit (Guide + Map)