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A globe-trotting travel blog featuring everything from city and destination guides to itineraries and routes as well as travel tips, advice and stories from my adventures around the world.


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How to spend one day in Fremantle

How To Spend One Day In Fremantle, Perth

Fremantle is a seaside town just under 25km southwest of Perth. Today it’s best known for its thriving arts and culture scene. Yet the town also holds an abundance of ...
Top things to see in Cape Byron

The Top Things To See In Cape Byron, NSW

Cape Byron was my favourite area of Byron Bay, filled with beautiful beaches, national parks and historic landmarks. Whilst you’re staying in Byron, you should spend a day exploring the ...
Napier Art Deco guide

Napier Art Deco Guide – Top 10 Buildings You Can’t Miss

Nestled on the sunny coast of Hawkes Bay, Napier’s Art Deco history began in the early 20th Century. In 1931 an earthquake hit the area which almost completely destroyed the ...
7 Commandos Beach, El Nido

The Ultimate 1 Month Philippines Itinerary

The Philippines is a place of true natural beauty. Think remote islands, some of the most beautiful beaches on the planet, waterfalls, lagoons and turquoise waters teeming with coral reefs ...
Perth to Exmouth Itinerary, West Coast Australia

7 Day Perth to Exmouth Itinerary, West Coast Australia

The west coast of Australia is a nature lover’s paradise. Stretching for thousands of kilometres, it’s home to red rocky landscapes, starry skies, beaches, coral reefs, unique animals and endless ...
Best drives on New Zealand's South Island

9 Best Drives On New Zealand’s South Island

There’s no doubt that New Zealand is one of the best places in the world for road tripping. This is particularly true for the remote South Island where travelling around ...