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The 8 Best Cities in Australia to Visit

From sprawling metropolises to charming capitals, Australia has plenty of beautiful & exciting cities to tempt travellers. The best cities to visit in Australia are Melbourne, Sydney, the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Hobart, Fremantle, Adelaide & Perth. Most of the best cities in Australia to visit are on the east coast, but travellers will be rewarded for heading a little farther afield to less obvious spots … Continue reading The 8 Best Cities in Australia to Visit

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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

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The Best Wineries in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia

The Adelaide Hills wine region is one of the best wine regions in Australia, with more than 90 wineries and 50 cellar doors, many of which are household names in Australia and internationally recognised overseas. The elegant, cool-climate wines of the Adelaide Hills offer a surprising contrast to the warm-climate wines of the neighbouring Barossa Valley to the north, and McLaren Vale to the south, … Continue reading The Best Wineries in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia

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25 Best Bars in New York City: The Ultimate Guide

New York City is home to the best bars in the world, from high end cocktail bars to jaw-dropping rooftop bars, to chic wine bars and iconic dive bars. New bars open in New York City every week, but the city is also home to several historic bars that are more than a hundred years old, and have stood the test of time.  After living … Continue reading 25 Best Bars in New York City: The Ultimate Guide

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SoHo NYC Neighbourhood Guide: Local’s Guide (2025)

SoHo is one of the most fashionable neighbourhoods in New York City. Come for cobblestones, the historic cast-iron building facades, major fashion labels and the American raw bars and classic bistros that have become New York institutions. I lived in New York City, next to SoHo in Nolita, for nearly two years. This SoHo neighbourhood guide includes my favourite things to do in SoHo and the … Continue reading SoHo NYC Neighbourhood Guide: Local’s Guide (2025)

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The Ultimate Mornington Peninsula Guide: Where to stay, best things to do, wineries, restaurants & more (2025)

The Mornington Peninsula is one of the best places to visit in Victoria, especially on a day trip or weekend trip from Melbourne. Fringed with beaches and filled with hot springs, luxurious hotels and world-class wineries, the Mornington Peninsula is the perfect spot for a dreamy getaway. There is so much to see & do on the Mornington Peninsula, from visiting jaw-dropping winery cellar doors … Continue reading The Ultimate Mornington Peninsula Guide: Where to stay, best things to do, wineries, restaurants & more (2025)

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The Ultimate Gold Coast Travel Guide

The Gold Coast is one of the best places to visit in Australia, with dozens of pristine beaches, vibrant and distinctive beachside neighbourhoods and three national parks on its doorstep. Surfers Paradise, Burleigh Heads, Broadbeach and Coolangatta are just the beginning! This Gold Coast Travel Guide is designed for first time visitors, and visitors who haven’t spent much time on the coast recently – the … Continue reading The Ultimate Gold Coast Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Melbourne? 8 Best Areas in Melbourne for Visitors

Planning a trip to Melbourne? Finding the best area to stay in Melbourne will help you get the most out of your trip to the city, especially as Melbourne is famous for its dynamic and eclectic neighbourhoods. In this guide to the best areas to stay in Melbourne, I’ve included the best hotel and apartment options in each neighbourhood. Many of Melbourne’s trendy neighbourhoods outside … Continue reading Where to stay in Melbourne? 8 Best Areas in Melbourne for Visitors

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7 Of The Best Bookshops in London (2025)

London is one of the greatest literary cities in the world, so it’s no surprise that the city is home to some of the best book shops in the world. I’ve rounded up the best bookshops in London that I’ve visited, which range from charming, poky Notting Hill bookshops to grand, multi-level book shops fit for a King (literally – they have a Royal Warrant). … Continue reading 7 Of The Best Bookshops in London (2025)

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Tesselaar Tulip Festival: Visiting Melbourne’s Spectacular Tulip Festival

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. We visited the Tesselaar Tulip Festival for their Dutch Weekend. My Mum was visiting … Continue reading Tesselaar Tulip Festival: Visiting Melbourne’s Spectacular Tulip Festival