Want to go on a budget trip to Lisbon? Or even without the budget part but looking for some ideas of what to do? Here is a little budget Lisbon trip guide to help you out. Lisbon, Portugal’s capital city, is alive with colour and charm. A coastal city built on hills, meaning views aplenty…
Agnes Water, Queensland, almost feels like it is in the middle of nowhere. I mean, it kind of is – Rockhampton and Gladstone are the closest cities north of Agnes Water (225km and 124km away respectively) and Bundaberg lies 122km south. It is remote and it is beautiful! Agnes Water twins with the town of…
Cairns, where to even begin with Cairns? My Cairns visit went up and down like the ferocious waves of the ocean the day of my Great Barrier Reef trip. I mean, I’m pretty sure I actually broke my ribs after three days in Cairns… Yet my, ‘maybe I’ll stay for a week’, intentions were thrown…
Magnetic Island – Budget Travel Guide The glorious island oasis that is Magnetic Island offers a blissful escape in North Queensland. Situated off the shores of Townsville, this island reaps sunshine and warm temperatures all year round. Magnetic Island is one big natural beauty that is well worth a visit. With four main townships, and…
Fitzroy Island: How to spend a day in North Queensland paradise Fitzroy Island is one of the best day trips from Cairns, North Queensland. A combination of white paradise beaches and lush green rainforest makes this remote, unspoiled island a perfect oasis from the bustling town of Cairns. It is without a doubt worth a…
3 Days on Waiheke Island Waiheke Island is the second largest island in the Hauraki Gulf. A true gem belonging to the Auckland Region that is not to be missed! Waiheke Island gives the perfect mix of beach and easily accessible hikes – a nature lovers dream. If you’re more into wine than hiking though,…
Paihia to Cape Reinga: What to do in the Far North Cape Reinga, the north westernmost point of New Zealand, is a must visit when exploring the Northland Region. I based myself in Paihia for a week of Bay of Islands/Northland exploring, and chose to do a day tour from Paihia to Cape Reinga. Paihia: Cape…
Is Canberra worth a visit? How to spend a trip to Australia’s capital? Canberra, the capital of Australia. Yet the Australian city with a relatively bad rap, as far as being a travel destination is concerned anyway. But is Canberra worth a visit? A short one for sure! Why is this? Canberra is rather isolated….
How to spend a trip to the Bay of Islands – Paihia and beyond The Bay of Islands, situated in the Far North, is an unmissable destination to add to a New Zealand itinerary. With no shortage of places to explore, whether in the form of beaches, trails, towns, islands, there will be something to…
In March 2017 I moved to Australia where I took on a new role as an au pair with an Adelaidean family. When one thinks au pair, they most likely think ‘nanny’. However this isn’t necessarily 100% the case, it really depends on the needs of the family. The age of the children plays a…
