As an avid waterfall chaser, I had my eyes on Luang Prabang, Laos for many years before I visited, namely so I could see the famous nearby Kuang Si falls. A stroke of luck (and a little bit of research) meant I was able to time a four-day visit to the UNESCO heritage listed town…
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A Heavenly Walk to Little Hell – Ben Lomond National Park, Tasmania
High up on the mountain of Ben Lomond, Tasmania, is a day walk named ‘Little Hell’. In springtime, it is actually quite heavenly! Below is my account of this surprising northern Tasmanian day walk. Getting there Little Hell is a day walk inside Ben Lomond National Park. A parks pass is required for park entry….
How To Go Camping On Schouten Island – Tasmania
Recently I had the joy of a three day, two night Schouten Island trip, camping on the beach in the summer with close friends. This place was a little slice of paradise, and I think it’s one of Tasmania’s best kept secrets. Here are some details about how to organise a trip so you too…
Tips for Exploring the Dalmatian Islands in Croatia by Yacht
I was lucky enough to spend a week cruising the Dalmatian Islands on a charter of a yacht. See my detailed description of the trip here. Below are some tips from my trip for those that might be planning a similar adventure. How long to go for Most organised group sailing tours of the Dalmatian…
Bareboat Yacht Charter in the Dalmatian Islands, Croatia
Despite my complete lack of sailing ability, I landed the opportunity to go on a week-long sailing trip in the Dalmatian Islands in Croatia on a private ‘bareboat’ yacht charter trip. A ‘bareboat’ charter isn’t as risque as it sounds – it just means that the yacht is hired without a skipper or crew, meaning…
Things to do in Bled, Slovenia
The gorgeous town of Bled, lying on upon Lake Bled’s shores, is a perfect destination for a weekend, a week, or as a base for exploring the surrounding natural areas of Slovenia, including Triglav National Park. It’s friendly, safe and gorgeous and a great destination for couples or families. It’s also super romantic. I would…
Top Tips for a Trip to Tasmania
Ahhh Tasmania. Wild. Remote. Welcoming. Romantic. I am openly biased when I praise Tassie’s wonders, as it is, after all, my home. Here is my list of the top six attractions to see on a visit to Australia’s Island State – if you have a week you should be able to fit all of these…
My Super Organised Backpacking Adventure in China
China is one of the world’s most intriguing and underrated destinations. Where else can you get such a diversity of landscapes, incredible cuisines, rich ancient history, completely foreign cultures and be unable to access Facebook due to such a strict style of governance? When I told people I wanted to spend a month exploring China,…
Top Tips for Vancouver
Vancouver is Canada’s 3rd largest city and voted one of the most liveable in the world. Beautifully protected by mountains, the city lives harmoniously with nature and is the ideal city for outdoor lovers, shoppers and tourists alike. I lived and worked in Vancouver for most of 2015 and spent a lot of my free time…
Day Trip to Teotihuacan
On my recent trip to Mexico, my friend and I both had the famous pyramids of Teotihuacan on the top of our ‘must see’ list. Although you can get transport to the pyramids from Mexico City by yourself via public transport, we decided to take the easy option for the day and book a Teotihuacan…