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
7 Best Beaches in Milos, Greece (+ Map)
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)
3 Days in High Country Victoria: Beechworth, Rutherglen & King Valley
This 3 day road trip itinerary for High Country Victoria includes the charming country towns of Beechworth & Rutherglen, King Valley & Rutherglen wineries, lovely country pubs & a few of the best stops on the Silo Art Trail. High Country is one of my favourite regions in Victoria – there is so much more to see & do than you could manage in a … Continue reading 3 Days in High Country Victoria: Beechworth, Rutherglen & King Valley
Visit Melbourne in Summer: Weather, Best Things to Do & What’s On (2025)
Are you planning to visit Melbourne in summer? You’re in luck! Summer is a great time to visit Melbourne, as the city comes alive with Christmas festivities, the NGV’s Summer Blockbuster exhibition, the Australian Open, the Boxing Day Test and plenty of outdoor events & festivals. In this guide to visiting Melbourne in summer, I’ve included what to expect from the weather, the best things … Continue reading Visit Melbourne in Summer: Weather, Best Things to Do & What’s On (2025)
10 Days in Japan Itinerary: Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima & Miyajima
For our second trip to Japan, 10 days in Japan was the perfect amount of time to discover so much more of the country. We spent 10 days in Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Miyajima, which were jam-packed with iconic Japanese sights, cities and experiences. This itinerary for 10 days in Japan includes some of the most beautiful temples in Kyoto, four Japanese castles & palaces … Continue reading 10 Days in Japan Itinerary: Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima & Miyajima
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
Where to stay in Osaka: Namba, Kita (Umeda) or Honmachi? Osaka Area & Hotel Guide
Osaka is one of the most exciting cities in Japan, and also one of the largest – which can make deciding where to stay in Osaka for first time visitors, a bit daunting! Osaka has several large districts, but there are multiple names used for some areas. The best areas to stay in Osaka for first time visitors are Namba (Minami), Honmachi or Kita (Umeda). … Continue reading Where to stay in Osaka: Namba, Kita (Umeda) or Honmachi? Osaka Area & Hotel Guide
The 15 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, Rutherglen Ross & Montville, to name a few! While Australia’s islands, beaches and beach towns tend to get the most fame and glory, the … Continue reading The 15 Most Charming Country Towns in Australia
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
Itinerary: 3 Days in Paros, Greece
Paros is a stunning 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 … Continue reading Itinerary: 3 Days in Paros, Greece