Three tiny islands, off the coast of Lombok, the Gilis are postcard paradise- turquoise water, white sand, swaying hammocks, leafy palms. Each island, with their own individual beauty and charm, the Gilis have become an incredibly popular destination. Gili Trawangan: Often dubbed 'Gili T', has some of the best partyingi n this part of the world. … Continue reading Why You Need to Visit the Gili Islands on your Bali Holiday
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5 Reasons You’ll Fall for Flores
When people envision Bali, they dream of paradise, in every sense. Every sense, of course, unless your idea of paradise is a white, sand beach with sparkling, turquoise waters. The Bali beach reality is often rocky or grey sand with cloudy, cool waters. Not exactly the stuff paradise daydreams are made of. And, while I … Continue reading 5 Reasons You’ll Fall for Flores
The Ultimate Guide to Sun-Soaked Sydney
Sydney has a visual wow factor that compares to few other cities. It's the kind of place where surfers and renowned chefs vye for the same produce at the local farmers markets, where people spend each weekend at the beach, and where homes with water views abound. As one of the biggest cities in Oz, … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Sun-Soaked Sydney
72 Hours in Cairns, Australia: Where Rainforest Meets Reef
Cairns is perfectly situated on Australia's eastern coast. Far up in north Queensland, it overlooks the marine wonder that is the Great Barrier Reef, and the tropical climates of the Daintree Rainforest. Queensland seems to have it all- idyllic islands, ancient rainforest, wildlife experiences that cue Australia, and of course, the Great Barrier Reef. One … Continue reading 72 Hours in Cairns, Australia: Where Rainforest Meets Reef
The Ultimate Guide to 7 Days Road Tripping Western Australia
The real Australia is out of the cities. Whilst places like Sydney and Melbourne are great, the highlight of any trip to Oz are its natural wonders- the wildlife, the Great Barrier Reef, the thousands of beaches, and beautiful bush. Western Australia is about as far away as you can get- Perth is even known … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to 7 Days Road Tripping Western Australia
A Day Exploring Rottnest Island: Turquoise Sea, Cute Quokkas, and Beautiful Beaches
When we decided to kick-off our venture to Australia, we chose to do so in Western Australia. The biggest factor in our decision? Flights from Bali (where we were living) to Perth were insanely cheap- less than $60 USD one way in the midst of Oz's winter. Plus, I'd heard some of 'Straya's best beaches … Continue reading A Day Exploring Rottnest Island: Turquoise Sea, Cute Quokkas, and Beautiful Beaches
Hanging with Kangaroos on Oz’s Most Beautiful Beach
The single thing I cared about the most when visiting Australia? Seeing a kangaroo. And not in a zoo- in the wild. Knowing that we'd spend two months traversing Oz, road tripping for at least half of it, hoping to cross paths with a roo didn't seem so far stretched. To better our chances of … Continue reading Hanging with Kangaroos on Oz’s Most Beautiful Beach
10 Tips for Travelling Safely During COVID
There are two things that should be said before anything else in this post. First, I'm a firm believer everyone should be following the advice of their governments, and leading health organisations. As well as, taking cues from countries that are faring the pandemic better than others. Following the advice of your government means this … Continue reading 10 Tips for Travelling Safely During COVID
15 Must Know Tips for Your First Backpacking Trip
When I set off in 2019 to backpack for an undetermined amount of time, I figured I'd be gone a few months- at most. Even though I'd booked a one-way flight, I knew how long I'd be able to travel would depend on how well I did working from the road. And, while I figured … Continue reading 15 Must Know Tips for Your First Backpacking Trip
A Day in the Sun, Sailing Cartagena’s Rosario Islands
Located along Colombia's Caribbean Coast, Cartagena was once an important port of colonial Spain. It's a beautiful city- colourful, vibrant and buzzing with activity. Its proximity to the equator though, means it's hot and humid in Cartagena throughout the year. Humidity levels average around 80%, with the temperature hovering between 25°C and 30°C. Even during … Continue reading A Day in the Sun, Sailing Cartagena’s Rosario Islands