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Best beaches in Perth, Australia

Western Australia is known for its beautiful beaches. While the likes of Exmouth and Esperance are often voted best in Australia, Perth city (where 90% of Western Australians live) has some pretty good contenders. Little Salmon Bay This was my favourite beach in Rottnest Island. The water was so clear I could open my eyes…
Best markets to explore in Perth

With many wholesome activities in Perth, the capital of Western Australia’s markets is one of the highlights. From live music, food and wellness activities there’s heaps to enjoy. Scarborough Sunset Markets Every Saturday in the Winter and every Thursday in the Summer this is my personal favourite. Live music with lots of food stalls it…
How to prepare for your first rodeo

While you may have uttered the words “not my first rodeo”, this post will help you get ready for the real thing. While rodeos began in the U.S., the Australian Outback has many rodeo events where I attended my very first. Where and when are rodeos? In Australia, rodeos are on at different times of…
A guide to Brisbane: Australia’s Coolest City

Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, is where many travellers stop over when driving up or down the East Coast of Australia. Nestled only a few hours between Byron Bay and Rainbow Beach (K’Gari Island) either side many backpackers and road trippers stop in Brisbane for at least a day or two. However, if you are…
Great day trips from Perth

A guide to great experiences all within a day trip from Perth city. While Perth is known as the most isolated city in the world, being closer to Singapore than Sydney, there are a number of amazing things to do within a few hours’ drive away making for wonderful day trips. Swan River Valley Western…
Best Tokyo Disneyland snacks to try

Your guide on what delicious and instagram worthy snacks to try at Tokyo Disneyland including Mickey shaped chicken nuggets. Chicken and egg bao bun 8/10 This delicious bay bun filled with crispy chicken and egg salad in the shape of Mickey Mouses’s glove was wonderful. Doughy bun with crispy chicken and creamy egg salad was…
Exploring Perth’s Secret Bars

In the suburb of Northbridge in Perth’s CBD, there a a number of hidden bars and speakeasy’s that make this quiet daytime neighbour hood a lively and fun night out. How to find these secret bars There are a number of articles online listing the different hidden bars including To name a few For Sneaky…
How to spend a day at Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island just off the coast of Perth, Western Australia is home to the only place in the world you can see the friendly Quokka in the wild and world class beaches. When visited in September 2024 I also saw dolphins, humpback whales, fur seals and a skink! This guide will help you plan and…
Exploring Perth: Australia’s Most Isolated Big City

A guide to a few days city exploring Perth from coral reef beaches to weekend markets and the famous quokka selfie. Is Perth the World’s Most Isolated City? Perth is often described as the World’s most isolated city due to it being 2000kms from the next big city. While the first statement isn’t 100% true…
36 hours in Sydney, Australia

A guide to spending 36 hours in Australia’s most iconic city. From the opera house to whale watching and beach bathing there is a lot to pack in on a weekend trip or long haul flight layover. Whale watching in Sydney If you’re visiting in season (July to October) then whale watching is a must.…