Our last stop in Italy was Trento. The plan was to rest for a few days before we continued on with our travels. We didn't plan on a festival being in town.
Amsterdam, the city of tulips, windmills and..err..umm other things! We didn't see any of them! So what did we do while we were there?
Read about visiting the Black Forest, including Heidelberg, Baden-Baden and Schiltach. Includes what to do and where to eat.
Want to travel to world but your bank balance says otherwise? Here are the best books for budget travellers to teach you how to travel on a shoestring!
Bologna, the home of spaghetti bolognese! We had to visit to test out the original recipe - but it wasn't what we expected!
Read about our time at Lake Como, including visits to Bellagio, Villa Carlotta and finding the Fiumelatte, the shortest stream in Italy.
I was really looking forward to our time I Berlin as I had heard so many good things about the city. Here's what we got up to, and what we thought.
We spent 8 days exploring Vientiane and Luang Prabang in Laos. Highlights included Buddha Park, the Kuang Si waterfalls & seeing the alms-giving at sunrise.
I'd been looking forward to visiting Turkey again after our fantastic trip last year. We visited Istanbul again then headed south to Bodrum & Antalya
It's always good to be prepared before travelling to a new country, so here are all the things to know before you go to Argentina
Milan, the city of fashion and shopping - so not my thing! It is also the home of the magnificent Duomo. Here are our adventures in the area.
Gap Year Days 149 - 157 As always, we learnt something new on our way to Bosnia & Herzegovina. Yet another quirk to travelling in the Balkans. Even though a passenger has a paid ticket
Early on in our gap year we visited Paris for the very first time. Here's what we thought of the city, including visits to Versailles and Disneyland.
Romania was not what we expected. Here is what we though of the country during our stays in Timisoara, Sighisoara and Bucharest
Here is a brief overview of my thoughts about Greece. I highlight my favourite things and include some tips along the way.
It's always good to be prepared before travelling to a new country, so here are all the things to know before you go to Argentina
Need some inspiration for your next trips? Take a look at all of these bucket list trips, both internationally and within Australia.
We all travel for different reasons. But how do we choose where to go next? For me over the last few years, it has been influenced by Bookcrossing.
Oh Budapest! We immediately felt at home here. We covered a lot of ground, climbed Gellert Hill, visited Buda Castle and the Szechenyi Baths and much more.
Need some inspiration for your next trips? Take a look at all of these bucket list trips, both internationally and within Australia.
Surprisingly, Venice was not on my "must see" list. I had a lot of preconceived ideas, but Venice does not have to be all crowds and gondolas. Here's why.
New Zealand appears regularly on lists of favourite countries. It has some of the most amazing scenery and there is so much to do. Here's what I like best.
Here is a brief overview of my thoughts about Greece. I highlight my favourite things and include some tips along the way.
One of the best things to do in Vientiane, Laos is visit Buddha Park. It's out of town, so here’s exactly how to get to Buddha Park by bus!
What does a frequent traveller have on the bucket list? Take a look at my Sixty before 60 list and be inspired for your own future travels.
Need some inspiration for your next trips? Take a look at all of these bucket list trips, both internationally and within Australia.
Need some inspiration for your next trips? Take a look at all of these bucket list trips, both internationally and within Australia.
What does a frequent traveller have on the bucket list? Take a look at my Sixty before 60 list and be inspired for your own future travels.
The Barossa Valley in South Australia is synonymous with wine and wine tasting, but there are also plenty of other things to do while you are in the Barossa that aren't all about wine.
Discover the best hacks and tips to save money on travel. Start planning now for your next adventure!
We made a brief two night visit to Macau between Christmas and New Year. It was a busy time looking at the old Portugese part of the city & the big casinos.
Dubai is not just about shiny buildings. Have a read about my latest visit which included new attractions and some desert exploration.
Need some inspiration for your next trips? Take a look at all of these bucket list trips, both internationally and within Australia.
This was our second visit to Vietnam, and we were only visiting the central area of Hoi An, Hue and Danang. Have a look at what we ate - I mean, did!
After travel, my next love is reading. Even better is when I combine these and read travel books. Here are some that inspired my past and future travels.
Here's another weekend location in South Australia, this time the Flinders Ranges. This is our drive up to Wilpena Pound, the long way
Looking for day trips from Hobart? Take a trip from Hobart to Richmond, Tasmania to explore a beautiful historic town, widlife sanctuaries, wineries & more.
Need some inspiration for your next trips? Take a look at all of these bucket list trips, both internationally and within Australia.
Three years ago I visited Thailand but didn't love it. This was my return visit to Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai. Find out if Thailand redeemed itself in my eyes.
Bushwalking in the Flinders Ranges, we tackled the Wangara Lookout walk at Wilpena Pound and a walk through Alligator Gorge.
This Langkawi itinerary will help you plan what to do in Langkawi, Malaysia. It also includes where to stay and places to eat.
Naples was the next stop on our trip. We mainly went here as a base to see Pompeii, and also because they apparently make the best pizza!
Here are all my posts about my travels in Europe. I've now been to over half of the countries and share my tips for them here
Porto in Portugal is known as the home of Port wine, but there is so much more to this town than that. Here are the best things to do in Porto.
We made a brief two night visit to Macau between Christmas and New Year. It was a busy time looking at the old Portugese part of the city & the big casinos.
Everyone wants to visit Santorini - but which part of the island should you spend your time in? Here is a little about each area to help you decide.
Are you considering staying in a hostel for the first time? Here I show you exactly what they are like & list the benefits over other accommodation types.
We spent 8 days exploring Vientiane and Luang Prabang in Laos. Highlights included Buddha Park, the Kuang Si waterfalls & seeing the alms-giving at sunrise.
After travel, my next love is reading. Even better is when I combine these and read travel books. Here are some that inspired my past and future travels.
