5 Days in North Island New Zealand: Bay of Plenty & Waikato
We spent 5 days on the North Island of New Zealand in February, to celebrate our friends’ wedding in the Bay of Plenty. It was a short trip, but awe & wonder was waiting for us around every corner. We built our itinerary for 5 days in the North Island around the wedding, with a night in Auckland, and stops in the Waikato and Bay … Continue reading 5 Days in North Island New Zealand: Bay of Plenty & Waikato
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
15 of The Best Things to Do in St Kilda: Melbourne’s Iconic Beach Neighbourhood
Seaside St Kilda is one of Melbourne’s most iconic neighbourhoods. A magnet for tourists and locals alike, especially during Melbourne’s long summer days, visiting St Kilda is one of the best things to do in Melbourne for first time visitors. Come to St Kilda for its relaxed, bohemian atmosphere, historic landmark architecture like Luna Park, the St Kilda Sea Baths & the Palais Theatre, and … Continue reading 15 of The Best Things to Do in St Kilda: Melbourne’s Iconic Beach Neighbourhood
The 25 Best Places in Australia to Visit (+ Map)
Australia is an enormous and ancient country, with a dizzying array of experiences waiting for visitors. The best places in Australia to visit include the Great Barrier Reef, the Great Ocean Road, major cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, world-class wine regions like the Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills and Yarra Valley, and of course, the beaches of the Gold Coast, Byron Bay and the … Continue reading The 25 Best Places in Australia to Visit (+ Map)
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
15 Of The Absolute Best Views of New York City
It’s hard to get a sense of how big New York City is from the streets of Manhattan. After living in New York City for nearly two years, I’ve rounded up the best places for incredible views of New York City. The best views of New York City are found at the Top of the Rock, The Empire State Building, East River State Park, The … Continue reading 15 Of The Absolute Best Views of New York City
Golden Hour at the Top of the Rock
The Top of the Rock is one of New York City‘s three observation decks, and for me, it’s the best. Located at the top of the Rockefeller Centre in Midtown Manhattan, it’s home one of the best views of New York City. The Top of the Rock has timed entry, so we timed our visit to catch “golden hour”, which is the hour before sunset, … Continue reading Golden Hour at the Top of the Rock
The 15 Best Yarra Valley Wineries to Visit
The Yarra Valley is one of the best wine regions in Australia, and is one of the best day trips or weekend getaways from Melbourne. If you haven’t experienced Australia’s wine country before, the Yarra Valley is a great place to start! There are more than 70 wineries in the Yarra Valley, dozens of which have cellar doors (tasting romos) where you can do wine … Continue reading The 15 Best Yarra Valley Wineries to Visit
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
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