Bondi Beach is the most well-known beach in Sydney, and it’s easy to see why. The beach itself is great, but the area surrounding it means you’ll want to spend a decent amount of time there on your trip to Sydney. There are heaps of things to do in Bondi and I think it’s one … Read more
The West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island is a wild and wonderful place, full of rugged beaches, mountain views and glaciers. It’s a bit of a detour from the main route through the South Island but you’ll want to spend at least a few days there if you can. I’ll show you some of … Read more
The top of the South Island doesn’t get quite the amount of tourist attention as some of New Zealand’s most iconic spots, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t heaps of cool stuff to see. Some of the highlights include snow-capped (in winter and spring) mountains in Nelson Lakes National Park, the unspoilt beaches of Abel … Read more
If you’ve clicked on this post, I’m assuming you’re either going to Jervis Bay or are seriously considering it. Firstly, congratulations! You’ve decided to visit a place full of some of Australia’s (and the world’s) best beaches. Where are the best beaches in Jervis Bay though? Which ones should you spend the most time at? … Read more
Booderee National Park, in the Jervis Bay region of Australia (around 2.5 hours from Sydney), is a small area packed full of beautiful beaches, viewpoints, an interesting piece of history and kangaroos. What else could you want from a day out in Australia!? We spent a day driving (and walking) around Booderee National Park and … Read more
This post was originally published in May 2017 and was updated in November 2019 (after I did another day hike which I need to tell you about!). The entire Abel Tasman National Park Coastal Track takes anywhere from three to five days to complete, but what if I told you that you could see some … Read more
If you’re looking for a coastal hike in Sydney that isn’t that other popular one (Bondi to Coogee), then jump on a ferry to Manly and do the Manly to Spit Bridge walk! Why would you do this hike over that other, far more famous, one? Well, it’s quieter for one. You also won’t see … Read more
This post was originally published in December 2017 / updated in August 2019 If you asked me a few years ago to suggest a two week Vietnam itinerary I’d have said skip it altogether and go to Thailand or Laos. My first trip to Vietnam was a let down, but I’ve been a few times … Read more