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 …
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 …
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. …
A remote bay, nestled along the Wild Atlantic Way is Ireland’s most beautiful beach. This guide explains how to get there and what else not to miss as you drive through the Connemara National Park. How did we get to Dog’s Bay We were staying in the city of Galway so the drive was 90 …
The Ring of Kerry is one of the highlights when visiting Ireland. While many cities offer day tours driving the ring road yourself is part of the fun and means you can choose where you stop and go at your own pace. How to drive around the Ring of Kerry We landed at Cork Airport …
The New Forest National Park in the UK is full of stunning views, villages and natural beauty. While there is a never ending list of things to do here, below are some of the highlights I went to on a recent trip. Stand in awe at the Giant Sequoias in the New Forest Reconnect with …
Central America has so much to offer from Caribbean beaches, rainforests and hikes. Here is a round up of what I consider the best things to do to help you plan your trip. Watch a live volcano erupt In Antigua Guatemala, you can do an overnight hike up Acatenango volcano and watch its sister volcano …
Sandboarding is an adrenaline sport that any beginner can try if they are brave enough. As a known scaredy-cat (you’ll never catch me doing a sky dive) I actually really enjoy this activity when I’m travelling. Here are tried and tested great places in the world to go sandboarding. Is sandboarding scary? When you’re at …
Swimming with turtles is on many traveller’s bucket list. Whether you are backpacking in South East Asia, or going on a 2 week holiday, these are my personal recommendations on the best places to swim with sea turtles. Gili Trawangan, Indonesia Also known as “Gili T”, is on of the group of Gili Islands which …
Rather than a week long UK Road Trip visiting 100 Acre Woods can easily be done in 1 day if you’re based in the South East of England. My friend and I really enjoyed our day and is perfect for Disney/Winnie the Pooh fans as well as anyone who wants a day out in the …