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How many days to spend in Osaka, Japan: build your perfect itinerary

Osaka is located in the Kansai region in western Japan. This region is home to some of the oldest temples in Japan. It’s an incredible place to visit and there is so much to see and do. Osaka is Japan’s third-largest city, with a population of almost 2.7 million people. It is a city full […]
The 35 best money-saving tips for traveling on a budget

Traveling on a budget can be a fun and exciting experience if you are prepared. You can have the time of your life while traveling cheaply. It’s a common myth that travel can be expensive! But it doesn’t have to be. That’s why I’ve put together this extensive list of tips for traveling on a…
The 8 best hikes on Oahu to see the sunset / Hawaii

There’s nothing quite like watching the sunset. The colors are always breathtaking, and it’s a perfect way to end a day. If you’re looking for the best hikes on Oahu to watch the sunset, look no further! These sunset hikes will provide you with amazing views and a memorable experience. So grab your friends or…
How to spend 1 perfect week in Oahu Hawaii. The ultimate itinerary.

When it comes to travel, there are many things to think about. But one of the most important decisions is where to go. If you’re looking for a place that has something for everyone, Oahu, Hawaii, is the perfect destination. With its stunning scenery, world-class beaches and vibrant Hawaiian culture, you’ll never run out of…
THE TOP 10 BEST KNEE BRACES FOR HIKING

Compensated links are contained in this post. If you purchase through these links, I earn a small commission! The words in this article are not intended to replace medical advice. Please read my disclaimer for more info. Do I really need a knee brace? I think so! Read on to hear why. When I was…
14 AMAZING DAY TRIPS TO TAKE FROM TOKYO

Tokyo is an amazing, vibrant city. There are many popular tourist attractions in Tokyo to see. A visit to Tokyo will keep you busy for days. But, if you have some free time, you might want to explore these day trips to take from Tokyo. It might even offer you a break from the hustle…
THE BEST GIFTS FOR TRAVELLERS / 50+ IDEAS

Travellers can be really easy to buy for! A lot of travellers are happy to go without things so they can save their money for their next trip. This means that there is probably something they really want, but they just don’t want to spend the money on it! So if you’re wondering what to…
WHERE TO STAY IN KYOTO / JAPAN

If you’re heading to Kyoto, you won’t be disappointed with all the incredible sights you will see. That’s the thing, though. There are so many amazing tourist attractions in Kyoto, that you may be wondering about just exactly where to stay in Kyoto? There is no airport in Kyoto, so most likely you will be…
1 DAY KYOTO ITINERARY / ARASHIYAMA

There are so many amazing things to do in Kyoto! If you need help to decide on what to do at Arashiyama, maybe this 1-day itinerary of Arashiyama can help. It details five of the best things to do in Arashiyama, Kyoto. When I visited, I spent the morning spent at Kinkakuji Temple. The next…
VISITING KINKAKUJI / KYOTO / JAPAN

Kinkaku-ji temple, or the Golden Pavilion, is one of the most iconic temples in Kyoto, Japan. It is a Zen Buddhist temple and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visiting Kinkakuji in Kyoto should be at the top of your Japan itinerary. Kyoto is the best city to visit in Japan if you want to visit…
10 DAY ITINERARY / JAPAN

Japan is an island country of the Asian continent. It consists of over 6,500 islands. Tokyo is the capital city of Japan and is the most populated city in the world. The local currency is the Yen and 100 Yen converts to just below $1 USD. An easy way to do quick conversions in your…
ANTARCTIC CLOTHING LIST – 11 ESSENTIAL ITEMS

Travelling to the 7th continent is an extraordinary experience. Antarctica is not a common destination for travellers, probably because it’s not the easiest place to get to. If you have booked your trip of a lifetime, you may be curious about what your Antarctic clothing list should look like for your shore excursions. Weather in…
FROM USHUAIA TO ANTARCTICA

If you have found this article and are wondering can you visit Antarctica, then this article on how to get to Antarctica may be able to help answer your questions if you have any. Otherwise, this article will detail a 10 day cruise to Antarctica from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Atlantic with Albatross Expeditions. But…
GUIDE TO THE BEST SHOE BAGS FOR TRAVEL – TOP 10

When most of us travel, we usually take more than one pair of shoes. Even if it’s just a pair of flip-flops. One way of keeping your shoes contained and your clothes clean is by using a shoe bag for travel. Using shoes bags for travel is far more eco-friendly and sustainable than using a…
HOW TO GET TO ANTARCTICA

So, can you visit Antarctica? Unequivocally, yes! Antarctica is an elusive continent for many. Few people are fortunate enough to visit every year, although more and more people are making the trip to Antarctica in recent seasons. The best time to visit Antarctica is between November and March. Although the season has started pushing into…
GUIDE TO BUYING THE BEST PURSE FOR TRAVEL – TOP 10

There’s nothing worse than being uncomfortable, right? When you’re travelling overseas it’s important that you choose a travel purse that is not only going to look good but is also going to perform well and be comfortable. After all, you will be carrying this item around with you all day, every day, so you want…
HOW TO SPEND TIME IN USHUAIA / ARGENTINA

If you’ve stumbled upon this article and now you find yourself wondering where is Ushuaia located, it is the southernmost city in the world. It is at the bottom tip of Argentina. Now if you’re wondering what the Ushuaia pronunciation is, it is pronounced: Ooosh-why-ah. And if you find yourself visiting, then this guide might…
1 WEEK IN VIETNAM / ITINERARY

The Socialist Republic of Vietnam, although it is commonly referred to as Vietnam, is a country in Southeast Asia. It is a coastal country with the South China Sea to the right, Cambodia and Laos to the west and China to the north. The capital city is Hanoi, although this 1 week in Vietnam itinerary…
THE BEST FOOD IN KUCHING / MALAYSIA

After three days in Penang, it was time for Amy and me to catch our flight to Kuching. Kuching is the capital city of Sarawak, on the island of Borneo. The flight from Penang to Kuching is only 2 hours. On this flight, the passenger next to me strikes up a conversation and he recommends…
STREET ART IN PENANG / MALAYSIA

If you’re looking for things to do in Penang, look no further than the street art installations around George Town. The street art in Penang was one of the activities I was most looking forward to when I visited Malaysia. I had caught a travel show segment on tv about it and I was excited…
FERRY FROM BUENOS AIRES TO COLONIA DEL SACRAMENTO

I had a few days left in my 3-week itinerary to fill up and so I decided that while I was in Argentina, I would visit Uruguay from Buenos Aires. I looked around and discovered that I could catch a ferry from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento directly. It sounded like a perfect way…
ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK IN MARCH / NEPAL

I travelled to Nepal to complete the Annapurna Base Camp trek in March 2019. It was an amazing experience and I’m so grateful for the opportunity. As I was unsure about the ease of travelling around Nepal, I decided to purchase an all-inclusive package from Webjet Exclusives. I picked this trek over the Everest Base…
ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK VLOGS / NEPAL

The Annapurna Base Camp trek is a 9-day trek that starts a short distance from Pokhara. I booked a tour through Webjet Exclusives and travelled to Nepal in March 2019. If you’d like to have a look at the trip, check out my videos. Other Information
ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP PACKING LIST / NEPAL

The Annapurna Base Camp trek is one of the most amazing hikes you can go on. It is quite hard, but it is very rewarding. That first glimpse of Machapuchare (Fish Tail) or Annapurna makes all your aches suddenly disappear! But what exactly do you need to have on your Annapurna Base Camp trek packing…
THE BEST NEPALESE FOOD AND DRINKS TO TRY

One of my favourite things about travelling to different countries is trying out the local cuisines. I love all food and so I’m pretty adventurous when it comes to trying new foods. Before leaving for Nepal, I completed a brief search so I knew what to expect. What I didn’t expect was how much I…
JUNEE ROUNDHOUSE MUSEUM / AUSTRALIA

One of the best places to visit in NSW is Junee, a small town in the Riverina. Ok, so I am a little biased because I live here, but it sure does have a lot going for it for a small country town. And today, we’re going to visit the Junee Roundhouse Museum. I love…
KUALA LUMPUR 2 DAY ITINERARY AND GUIDE / MALAYSIA

When I found super cheap flights from Sydney, Australia to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for $250 return on Air Asia, I did not hesitate in booking them! I also booked a ticket for my daughter, Amy. So then I started my search for things to do in Kuala Lumpur with kids, as Amy is only 10.…
1 DAY TOUR OF KYOTO BY BICYCLE / JAPAN

For a different way of sightseeing, why not look at completing your own one day tour of Kyoto by bicycle? As part of a 5 day itinerary of Kyoto, on one of the days I was going to buy an all day bus pass to visit some popular locations. However, the accommodation I was staying…
TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE WHILE TRAVELLING IN BUENOS AIRES / ARGENTINA

Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, is a vibrant and beautiful city. However, when I started researching Buenos Aires, the only information I kept finding was how dangerous it was to travel there. The question of ‘is Buenos Aires safe’ kept popping up in all my searches. Not only that, but I also kept seeing…
TIPS FOR VISITING ULURU AND KATA TJUTA / AUSTRALIA

The sandstone monolith Uluru and the domes of Kata Tjuta are some of Australia’s most famous rock formations, and they are situated in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. This national park was listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 and it is a significant cultural area for the Australian Aboriginal peoples. I travelled…
MOVIE WORLD GOLD COAST / AUSTRALIA

It’s tough waking up to this view every morning… Today is our third day of our trip! After our super fun day yesterday, it was a no-brainer that we would choose to check out Movie World! It’s a bit more of a hike to get there, but as we have the car, it’s all good.…
TRAVELLING SYDNEY TO OSAKA / JAPAN

[lwptoc numeration=”none” title=”Jump to:”] Kate and I leave home about 10.30pm the night before we are due to fly out to Japan and drive the 5 hours to Sydney. I stopped halfway for a little nap, but neither of us could sleep as we were too excited! Our flight is due to depart from Sydney…
SEA WORLD GOLD COAST / AUSTRALIA

Before we left for our trip, I had bought a 7-day holiday pass for entry into Sea World, Wet n Wild, and Movie World. Our biggest decision this morning was picking which park we would go to first. We decided that since Sea World was closest to where we were staying, we would check it…
TRAVELLING SYDNEY TO THE GOLD COAST / AUSTRALIA

I had really wanted to take the kids to the Gold Coast and the theme parks for quite some time now, but it was always financially out of reach to do a holiday like this. As soon as we were able to, I did some poking around on the internet and found a holiday package…
TRAVEL PLANNING / JAPAN

I’ve always wanted to travel but starting a family early meant that has been out of the question for some time now. I always told the kids that when they turned 18, I would take them to a destination of their choice. Then because I was getting a bit antsy, I lowered the age limit…
MT KOSCIUSZKO SUMMIT WALK / AUSTRALIA

On the Easter long weekend I decided to take the kids to climb the summit of Mt Kosciuszko. I booked a motel through Booking.com, and like always, filtered by price and choose the cheapest one. We ended up at the Alpine Resort Motel. So we set off early from Junee on Good Friday, stopping at Kiandra heritage precinct…
AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM IN SYDNEY / AUSTRALIA

Amy woke up on Sunday and really wanted to go bowling. So of course we took the kids to the Australian Museum instead. We’re cool parents like that. We drove into Sydney and parked in the Domain car park, which in itself isn’t anything to blog about, except there is this massively long travelator that is…
FORSTER / AUSTRALIA

We hook the camper trailer up and this time we are heading north to Forster, on the mid-north coast of NSW. It is absolutely pouring with rain as we leave Sydney, which doesn’t bode well for a camping holiday. We have booked three nights away and we are staying at the BIG4 Great Lakes at…
BURRALOW CREEK CAMPGROUND / AUSTRALIA

Camping in NSW is fantastic. Our first camping trip with the camper trailer see us go to Burralow Creek campground. This campground is in the Kurrajong/Bilpin area, north-west of Sydney. Background to the trip Camping is not something I’d ever done a lot of when I was growing up. We decided to purchase a camper…
ACTIVITIES IN CANBERRA / AUSTRALIA

A snap decision saw us taking a day trip from Sydney to Canberra, along with my sister and her family. If you’re looking for things to do in Canberra with kids, here are a couple of ideas if you have one day there. There are so many tourist attraction in Canberra. So if you really…

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