Annecy is a small town in France that I stumbled upon several months ago whilst researching the country. It frequently popped up in lists as one of the most beautiful small towns in France, and a must visit for anyone to the region. On my recent visit to Europe, I […]
When it comes to choosing a neighborhood of Istanbul to base yourself, most visitors tend to totally overlook Kadikoy. This is a shame, as Kadikoy is a wonderful place with many aspects that are attractive to the potential visitor. I personally became aware of this whilst doing my own research […]
Every visitor to Bali has heard of it, but not many have actually been. It is that place you see on signs as you leave the airport, pointing off in a completely different direction to where you are going. It’s the place that the rich and fabulous go. Or so […]
I’ve done a lot of traveling in the U.S., and in my opinion there’s no sight quite like redwood trees. They often stand 300 feet tall, sentinels of the California coast. They smell like pine and citrus, filling the air with a gentle fragrance—and walking through the ancient forests, you […]
Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park in southeast Missouri is one of Nature’s finest water parks. My family first visited Johnson’s Shut-Ins in May 2020, as the world was starting to reopen following the initial COVID-19 scare. I’d heard all about the clear waters and natural waterslides that make Johnson’s Shut-Ins unique—and […]
So you have decided to get one more item ticked off your bucket list, and have booked your ticket to Angkor Wat. Or perhaps you are still in the process of doing so, but have a few questions or reservations. And I am willing to bet that near the top […]
I first heard about the Sea Life Sunshine Coast Aquarium at Mooloolaba not long after I moved to area. Friends and family told me how wonderful a place it was to visit to fill in a day, particularly in the wet weather. It’s taken me this long, but finally I […]
There are many reasons that people love to travel. It is something that nearly every person in the world longs to do. From the office worker stuck in a 9 to 5 job, or the housewife who just doesn’t manage to get out enough. Ask either of them and they […]
Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World, located in the Sunshine Coast hinterland town of Maleny, are beautifully laid out gardens and lawns that perfectly incorporate the picturesque backdrop of the nearby Glasshouse Mountains. Being a Sunshine Coast local, I’d heard many times of how amazing the Botanic Gardens were. I […]
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in the Brisbane suburb of Fig Tree Pocket has been around since I was a kid. In fact, it’s been around since my grandparents were kids! I remember growing up in Brisbane and visiting every summer, either with family or in a group of friends. Back […]
There is a hidden sunset spot in Uluwatu that still manages to fly under the tourist radar. For that reason, it is a haven for locals who wish to escape the clifftop crowds of sunset, and enjoy some peace and quiet. Although it is only a stone’s throw from some […]
Whether you’re an international visitor or an Australian local, feeding a wild dolphin is bound to be right up there on your bucket list. With all the rules and regulations in place in this day and age to protect the local Australian wildlife (and rightly so) it came as a […]
Vietnam is a very diverse country that is a lot bigger than most first time visitors think. It certainly took me by surprise on my first visit. From how cold it was in Hanoi, to the unexpected crowds in seemingly remote areas, there were plenty of things that I thought […]
We nearly didn’t make it to Ninh Binh. This makes it hard to believe that Ninh Binh is now my favorite place in Vietnam. The thing is, I didn’t really know that much about the town, or what to expect there. When we visited, we learned a lot, and much […]
When visiting Da Nang, Vietnam recently, we quickly discovered that it wasn’t very easy to get around. The city is larger than you might expect, and even the “tourist” areas are not conducive to walking everywhere. It didn’t take long for us to realize that riding a scooter in Da […]