Vivid Sydney has got to be one of the most popular and famous light festivals in Australia. Having now run for 13 years, this festival is all about creativity, innovation and technology. Each year, plenty of free exhibitions light up the city. From the yearly Lighting of the Sails, to 2022’s popular Ephemeral Ocean, there Read More
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Which Whitehaven Beach experience is best for you?
No trip to the Whitsundays would be complete without a trip to the famous Whitehaven Beach. Famous for its pure white silica sand and pristine blue water, this beach is definitely worth the hype. Whitehaven Beach is located on Whitsunday Island, the biggest island in the Whitsunday Group. This island is completely uninhabited and is Read More
Is the Reefworld day trip worth it? (Outer reef tour)
The Great Barrier Reef is one of Australia’s premier holiday destinations for good reason. With a huge variety of sea life and beautiful islands to explore, this is a truly incredible part of the world. Any visitor to the Great Barrier Reef will likely consider a trip to the outer reef, in the hopes of Read More
Highlights of the Granite Belt (Itinerary)
The Granite Belt is a region of Southern Queensland famous for its incredible produce and beautiful national parks. Centred around the town of Stanthorpe, there is plenty to do in this part of the Southern Downs. In Spring, this region is home to beautiful wildflowers and in autumn the trees turn brilliant colours of yellow, Read More
Best places to visit in Australia
Australia is one of the most unique countries in the world. With beautiful landscapes, and animals found nowhere else on Earth, it makes a pretty incredible place to visit. Australia is my home, yet I have only visited four of the six states! There is so much to see here, you’d definitely need more than Read More
The best road trip tips for solo drivers
Arguably a road trip is the best way to explore a destination. Having a car means you can stop wherever you want and whenever you want, and can explore some of the more off-the-beaten-track highlights. However, managing the driving, especially if you are alone, can be challenging. At nearly 10 hours and over 900 kilometers, Read More
Brisbane to Sydney Road Trip: all the best destinations
The drive from Brisbane to Sydney (or vice versa) is one of the most famous and popular Australian road trips. And for good reason, with some amazing beaches and destinations along the Pacific Coast! At the end of 2020, I packed up my car and drove from Brisbane to Sydney to start my dream job Read More
Blue Mountains itinerary: how to spend two days
The Blue Mountains is one of the most famous holiday destinations in Australia, and for good reason. This has got to be one of the most beautiful places in the world! Last week, I finally got two days off in a row (for the first time in a month!), so I decided to head up Read More
Japan by Rail: the ultimate 11-day itinerary
Japan has got to be one of the most popular international destinations, especially for Australians. There’s so much to do in this amazing country, from skiing to experiencing local culture and viewing the Cherry Blossoms or stunning Autumn colours. My family and I visited Japan in 2015 in December. There were still some autumn colours Read More
Singapore city guide: the ultimate city break
Singapore is one of my favourite cities in the whole world, which says a lot because I’m not really a city person. My family and I first visited in 2008, and I have wanted to go back since the Gardens by the Bay opened. On our way home from China in 2019, we spent three Read More