Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Nothing can beat the views of Table Mountain, especially when the clouds roll in, covering it in an almost ethereal like mist (also known as the 'table cloth'). The stunning turquoise colour of the ocean, the white sandy beaches and the phenomenal sunsets… Continue reading Cape Town, the Mother City: Travel Guide
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Bali Travel Guide – Part II
Now that you’ve figured out where to stay, eat and shop (see my Bali Travel Guide – Part I), you’ll want to start planning what you’ll do! Bali genuinely has so much to offer - here are some ideas! Temple Visits Bali has a number of great temples (10,000 across the island!). Many of the… Continue reading Bali Travel Guide – Part II
Bali Travel Guide – Part I
Bali is a fabulous travel destination that suits a diverse range of people and their travel needs. With its vast array of beaches, lush green rice fields, historical temples, amazing food, adventure activities and that innate spirituality (think Eat, Pray, Love!), it’s easy to see why it is such a popular place to visit for… Continue reading Bali Travel Guide – Part I
Adventurous Queenstown – Travel Guide
Queenstown is possibly one of the most beautiful places that I have ever visited. Located on New Zealand's South Island, it is surrounded by stunning mountains (aptly called the 'The Remarkables') and situated on the edge of the peaceful Lake Wakatipu. Also known as the 'adventure capital of the world', Queenstown is renowned for the… Continue reading Adventurous Queenstown – Travel Guide
North Island Highlights, New Zealand
New Zealand's North Island is a culturally diverse and versatile destination. Popular for its very active geothermal sights and the various options to experience Maori culture, it's worth exploring the North Island for atleast 4 or 5 days, in addition to the time spent in Auckland (see my Auckland Travel Guide). If you can drive,… Continue reading North Island Highlights, New Zealand
Auckland in 3 days
Auckland is New Zealand’s most populous city and most likely the first place that you will arrive, due to its good connections to other parts of the region. Nicknamed the 'City of Sails', it is a modern city with a beautiful harbour, a diverse restaurant scene and a variety of smaller and quieter suburbs. There… Continue reading Auckland in 3 days
Exploring Tropical Queensland
Cairns is a pretty tiny town and there isn't much to see there specifically. However, most travellers don't come to this region to hang out in Cairns. They come for the lush rainforests, waterfalls and, of course, the Great Barrier Reef (GBR). Although spending more than a day would probably be advisable in some of… Continue reading Exploring Tropical Queensland
Cairns Travel Guide
Cairns is a great starting point if you're keen on exploring the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) and the unmissable, lush rainforests and beaches that the state of Queensland has to offer.Although Cairns itself is tiny and can easily be explored in a day, it's a good place to base yourself if you want to venture… Continue reading Cairns Travel Guide
Exploring the Great Ocean Road
The iconic Great Ocean Road (GOR), one of Australia's top attractions, winds alongside the Southern ocean, with stunning views along the way. About a hour and a half's drive from Melbourne's city centre, the road spans 400 kilometres from the town of Torquay to Nelson on the South Australian border. With craggy cliffs, beautiful sandy… Continue reading Exploring the Great Ocean Road
Melbourne Travel Guide
Melbourne, Australia's cultural and sporting capital, is a cosmopolitan, diverse city with lots to see and do. This was my first stop in Australia and I wasn't disappointed. With a mixture of colonial and modern architecture, and with over 200 laneways in the heart of the city, Melbourne has a unique vibe. Best explored on foot,… Continue reading Melbourne Travel Guide