Tesselaar Tulip Festival: Visiting Melbourne’s Spectacular Tulip Festival (2024)
The Tesselaar Tulip Festival is an annual flower festival in the Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges, just an hour’s drive from Melbourne. Every September & October, the Tesselaar Tulip Farm bursts into bloom more than a million colourful tulips, and attracts thousands of visitors for four weeks of flower festival splendour. After living in Melbourne for nearly a decade, I visited the Tesselaar Tulip Festival … Continue reading Tesselaar Tulip Festival: Visiting Melbourne’s Spectacular Tulip Festival (2024)
3 Days in Melbourne: Itinerary for First Time Visitors (2024)
If you’re planning a trip for 3 days in Melbourne for first time visitors, there can be an overwhelming number of things you’ll want to see, do and eat in one of Australia‘s greatest cities. Planning a 3 day itinerary can seem impossible, which is why I’ve designed what I think is the perfect itinerary for 3 days in Melbourne. I’ve lived in Melbourne for … Continue reading 3 Days in Melbourne: Itinerary for First Time Visitors (2024)
5 Days in London: Itinerary For First Time Visitors (2024)
London is the ultimate metropolis, a megacity with more than a thousand years of history, dozens of distinct neighbourhoods and an endless number of things to see and do. This itinerary for 5 days in London is based on my most recent trip and includes major attractions like The Tower of London, Borough Market, St Paul’s Cathedral , Kensington Gardens and Westminster Abbey, as well as … Continue reading 5 Days in London: Itinerary For First Time Visitors (2024)
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5 Days In Paris: A Return Trip Itinerary
Five days of croissants, crepes and cafe terrasses was the perfect return trip to Paris, my first favourite city in the world. In 5 days in Paris as return visitors, we balanced re-visiting some of the city’s most beautiful icons like Sacre Coeur and the Arc du Triomphe, with plenty of picnics and exploring some of Paris’ best and most beautiful under-the-radar neighbourhoods. And a … Continue reading 5 Days In Paris: A Return Trip Itinerary
Where to stay in Sifnos in 2024? Apollonia, Platis Gialis or Kamares (+ Map)
Trying to decide where to stay in Sifnos? This brief guide gives an overview of the best places to stay in Sifnos, and my recommendations based on my own trip to Sifnos. Where to stay in Sifnos depends on the type of trip you are looking for, but if you want to be on the beach, the best areas to stay in Sifnos are Faros, Platis … Continue reading Where to stay in Sifnos in 2024? Apollonia, Platis Gialis or Kamares (+ Map)
Nolita Neighborhood Guide NYC (2024): Best Restaurants, Bars & Things to Do
Nolita is one of New York City‘s most charming downtown neighbourhoods. It’s a tiny neighbourhood, only spanning a few blocks, but bursting with history, character and things to do, making it a must-visit neighborhood in New York City. Some of the best things to do in Nolita include shopping at NYC’s best bookstore, McNally Jackson, eating some of the best pizza in the city at … Continue reading Nolita Neighborhood Guide NYC (2024): Best Restaurants, Bars & Things to Do
Upstate Escape: A Weekend in Hudson, NY
The key to living in New York City is knowing when to get the hell out of Dodge. A three-day weekend in Hudson was exactly what we needed after a hot, and busy summer living and working in New York City. Hudson is the largest town in the Hudson Valley, which was one of my favourite destinations for a short break from New York City. … Continue reading Upstate Escape: A Weekend in Hudson, NY
3 Days in Tasmania: Wineglass Bay, Freycinet, Launceston & The Tamar Valley
Wineglass Bay in Tasmania is famous for being one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and has long been high on my travel wishlist. Located in Freycinet National Park on the beautiful East Coast of Tasmania, we visited in September on a 3-day trip to Tasmania from Melbourne. We built our 3 day itinerary around visiting Wineglass Bay & Freycinet, with some time spent … Continue reading 3 Days in Tasmania: Wineglass Bay, Freycinet, Launceston & The Tamar Valley
East Village: NYC Neighborhood Guide
The East Village is New York City‘s original counterculture neighborhood, and one of the most iconic New York City neighbourhoods to visit. As the birthplace of punk rock, dozens of major musicians launched their careers here, such as Madonna, Blondie, Talking Heads, Pink Floyd and The Strokes to name a few. Despite the changes that have swept the neighborhood over the last thirty years, East … Continue reading East Village: NYC Neighborhood Guide
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Itinerary: 2 Weeks in Australia in Summer (December, January, February)
If you’re planning a trip to Australia in summer, this itinerary for 2 weeks in Australia will help you plan your trip around the best destinations to visit in Australia in summer. In two weeks, you can visit some of the most beautiful places in Australia, including Sydney, the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Tasmania and Brisbane. Summer in Australia is from December-February, and is a great … Continue reading Itinerary: 2 Weeks in Australia in Summer (December, January, February)