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

Day Trip to Versailles from Paris

The stunning Palace of Versailles lies just outside Paris, and is easily accessible by the metro. If you're visiting Paris, I highly recommend taking a day trip there.  Louis XIV had grand plans for the expansion of Versailles when he inherited the far-less opulent palace from his father, and in 1661 work began to transform and enlarge the property. The court … Continue reading Day Trip to Versailles from Paris