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)
Lefkes is one of the most beautiful villages in Paros. Tucked away in the mountains, it became Paros’ medieval capital because it was hidden from pirates, and today it’s largely hidden from mass tourism. The tiny, narrow streets are pedestrian-only, preserving a sense of tranquility, even as the crowds gently swell after the first bus arrives around 11am. Since it’s not on the water, like … Continue reading Lefkes: Paros’ enchanting medieval capital
Are you planning your first trip to Paris? This itinerary for 3 days in Paris is designed for first time visitors to Paris, to help you plan your trip & reduce overwhelm. The best things to do in Paris include iconic sights like Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower and Sacre Coeur, exploring the coolest Paris neighbourhoods like St Germain, Le Marais and Montmartre, and experiencing classic … Continue reading 3 Days in Paris: Itinerary for First Time Visitors
Cheronissos is a remote beach and harbour on the northern tip of Sifnos, a tiny Cycladic island between Paros and Milos. When David and I spent two weeks in Greece, I think we saw more jaw-dropping beaches in the short time we were there, than I’d seen in my entire life to date. Despite the steep competition, it was the tiny beach of Cheronissos in … Continue reading Cheronissos: Sifnos’ most idyllic beach
Australia is a beautiful country. It has spectacular, ancient landscapes, pristine natural environments and vibrant cities. Australians are generally considered to be laidback, friendly and relatively happy people, by international standards. It has a lifetime of adventures for visitors and citizens alike. It is a very special place, and it’s also my home. To most of the world, Australia seems unbearably far away, but as … Continue reading Australia Travel Guide: How to plan your first trip to Australia
It was so gratifying to be on a road trip over the Easter weekend. David and I went to the Southern Grampians, a rural area four hours’ west of Melbourne. I’ll share a post about the trip soon, but tonight I just wanted to share some of my favourite photos from this beautiful region. I purposefully didn’t do too much in-depth research before the trip … Continue reading Rural Australian landscapes in the Grampians
I can’t believe it has already been a year since I boarded a flight out of Brisbane without a return ticket. I’m celebrating one year of living in Melbourne this week, and I can’t believe how much has happened already. Moving has been one of the most challenging but most rewarding things I’ve ever done. I’ve made wonderful new friends, have had a year full … Continue reading One Year of Living in Melbourne in Photos
Planning an itinerary for two weeks in Italy is exciting and overwhelming. Where do you start? In the north, the fashion & finance powerhouse of Milan, the sinking canals of Venice and the bright villages of Cinque Terre each demand attention. The olive groves and vineyards of Tuscany, the streets of Florence oozing Renaissance splendour and the fine foods of Emilia-Romagna tempt travellers in the … Continue reading Itinerary: 2 weeks in Italy