One for the Road: Staying in Touch
The best part about travel is undoubtedly the new sights and sounds you encounter while on the road. The worst? The people you have to leave behind, whether for a few days, a week, months or a year....
View Article3 days in Berlin, Germany
Buzzy, vibrant, gritty, grown up – Berlin is all of these and much more besides. A polarised, dissected, ravaged city, Berlin has seen her fair share of recent 20th century history and still she rises,...
View ArticleHow to choose the right hotel
One of the key factors that can really make or break your dream holiday or adventurous expedition is a your accommodation. Nothing kills your travelling buzz quicker than a hotel nightmare, likewise...
View ArticleThe Top Australian Road Trips
Australia has some of the most spectacular natural scenery in the world, and there are many places that are best seen by car, but you need to remember that Australia is huge, and you should plan ahead...
View ArticleHow to make travel a long term priority
For a few years now, travel has been one of the defining factors of my life, one of the top priorities that won over most other things. When you have a passion for something, it often subsumes...
View ArticleWhat are Australian travellers most afraid of?
According to a recent study commissioned by Real Insurance, which covered 1,290 Australians 18 years and older, Australians travelling overseas are most worried about losing their passport followed...
View Article3 days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur offers a variety of attractions to visitors to this South East Asian hub. A heady mix of old and new, Kuala Lumpur boasts shiny glass and steel skyscrapers sharing...
View ArticleHow to pack for multiple destinations
Contrary to many traveler’s worries, it’s not the length of a trip that makes packing difficult – it’s the variety of environments you plan to explore and activities you want to undertake during a trip...
View Article40 things I’ve Learned from 40 Countries
As travel years go, 2014 is pretty quiet, compared to some of the other past years. It’s actually the first year in about a decade that I haven’t ventured to a new country, but have instead returned to...
View Article6 spookiest places on earth
All Hallows Eve is a celebration observed in a number of places around the world, a Christianised festival of a pagan Celtic harvest rite, or Samhain. Originally a celebration to remember the dead,...
View ArticleAn Ideal Weekend in Sydney
The Harbour City is the perfect destination for a weekend break. Offering delicious dining and sophisticated wining options, as well as world class entertainment, Sydney has something for everyone. The...
View ArticleReview: Schwarzkopf Professional travel pack
One of the main drawbacks of travel, especially for female travellers, is personal care. While I’m a pretty low maintenance kinda gal, there are limits as to how much I’m willing to rough it. After...
View ArticleTravel Hacks: Finding cheap travel deals
Finding the cheapest travel deals online just gets easier and easier. There are now aggregators, apps and social media outlets for everything from transportation and hotels to tours and tickets to...
View Article7 signs you’re a true blue Aussie
With Australia Day next week, it got me thinking to what it would take to be considered a local by Sydney standards. I’ve been in the lucky country for just over a decade in total, if not...
View ArticleTips for Travel: Packing
Packing for a trip can be confusing and exhausting. Do you bring that extra jacket “just in case”? How many clothes do you really need on a six month trip around the world? With airlines reducing check...
View Article2 weeks in England and Scotland
With so much to see and do in the UK it can be difficult to narrow it all down and find an itinerary that fits in all the highlights. This tried and tested schedule for 2 weeks in England and Scotland...
View ArticleOne for the Road: Travel’s Little Luxuries
Once you’ve been on the road for a little while, it starts to happen. The smallest, simplest things become travel’s little luxuries. If you’ve been backpacking – a strong wi-fi signal, a steady supply...
View Article10 ethical tour options: Travel the world and make a difference
Make 2016 the year that you discover the world and make a positive impact while you do it. Why not sight see, immerse yourself in diverse cultures, meet the unique people that make their countries so...
View ArticleTips for Travel: Choosing the Perfect Car Seat for Your Kids
Who doesn’t love a road trip? Whether you’re a visitor to the city or a local Londoner looking for a family weekend away, there’s plenty of countryside around London to explore like Stonehenge or Bath,...
View ArticleKeeping Clean on Kilimanjaro
One of the biggest misgivings I had when I first set my heart on climbing Kilimanjaro was the question of cleanliness. Never a natural outdoorswoman, I came late to the joys of the great outdoors and...
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