Blog Archives
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The Most Underrated Cities for a UK Holiday
|Paid Ad| As every man and their dog flocks to the Lake District or Cornwall this summer, there will understandably be many people who are not a fan of crowds, traffic jams and inflated ice cream prices. For a fantastic UK holiday destination sans the peak season tourists, why not consider somewhere a little different?…
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A 5 Day Tasmania Road Trip Itinerary (For Outdoor Enthusiasts)
Located off the mainland of Australia to the south of Victoria is the fascinating island state of Tasmania. Tassie is famed for the cleanest air in the world, exclusive native wildlife and over 40% of land protected as national parks or reserves. And that’s to name just a few things! A road trip is undoubtedly…
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Uncover the Bronte Sisters’ Yorkshire with a Day Trip to Haworth
When you think of Bradford in West Yorkshire you may picture a few things – a once booming Victorian industrial city or even its title as the curry capital of the UK. Quaint villages may not necessarily be the first thing that spring to mind. But located just 20 minutes away from the city centre…
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48 Hours of Culture and Gold History in Bendigo
The city of Bendigo in central Victoria is proudly built upon its gold rush legacy, and to this day still sits above profitable quartz reefs and a comprehensive network of mines. Gold nuggets were actually first discovered in Bendigo by chance by two women hand washing clothes in the creek. Although they tried to keep…
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An Overnight Hike Up Victoria’s Highest Mountain, Mount Bogong
Sitting at 1986m tall, Mount Bogong is the most majestic of all mountains in Victoria. It can be conquered as a challenging 6-10 hour, 16km day hike or a (still pretty challenging) 20km circuit with a night spent sleeping under the stars. In addition to great walking, Bogong is located in the Victorian Alps, meaning…
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How Men Can Be Better Allies to Solo Womxn Travellers
I’m fortunate enough to have men in my life who are feminists, slowly being the change in a world where a womxn are, and historically have been second class citizens. But not living in our shoes means it’s hard to really know what it’s like. Especially being female, alone AND far from home. Often just…
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How to Spend A Weekend in the Clare Valley
A patchwork of leafy vineyards strewn atop the undulating hills, historic stone cottages and romantic farmhouse combined with a celebrated gourmet food scene – welcome to the stunning (and delicious) Clare Valley! The Clare Valley, situated 144km away from Adelaide, is a dreamy weekend getaway and a must-visit stop on any South Australian road trip.…
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The Most Magical Treehouse Accommodation in Australia
Are you looking to channel your inner Tarzan? Was your favourite Disney movie the Jungle Book like mine? Then you are in the right place to find some truly magical treehouse accommodation in Australia to make you feel like a child once more! Whether it’s for a solo escape, romantic getaway or a trip with…
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The Cheapest Countries In the World to Travel
Due to the huge success of my post about the most expensive countries to travel, I thought why not jump to the other side of the scale and get well-travelled adventurers to also reveal the cheapest destinations they have ever visited? With all the chaos caused to the travel industry and people’s personal lives in…
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The Australian Road Trip Essentials List
Due to its vast size and diversity, road trips around Australia are simply hard to beat, (so long as you’re not shy of smashing out some generous kilometres that is). A road trip is undoubtedly the best way to explore Australia, whether that’s just for a weekend away to somewhere like the famous Great Ocean…
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Unlock South Australia’s Mining History with the Burra Passport
Burra was once the largest inland town in Australia and to this day, it is the best preserved 19th century mining town in the whole country! Located 41km (that’s a 30 minute drive) away from South Australia’s popular Clare Valley region, the heritage listed town of Burra was first settled in the 1840s by predominantly…
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Unique Accommodation in Ballarat for your Next Getaway
Ballarat is one of my favourite day trips from Melbourne whenever I want a fascinating trip into the past with a healthy dose of beautiful architecture and nature. However if you can spare a little longer, I would absolutely recommend you to make at least a weekend of it to allow you to fully explore…
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Awesome Space Saving & Organisational Hacks for Van Life
When you’re living and/or travelling in a confined unit on wheels, optimising every bit of available space is not just a nice to have – it’s a necessity. So much thought needs to go into designing the layout of a campervan (which I have especially discovered since buying my tiny Ford Econovan to convert!). Every…
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Give an Adventure: Experience-Based Gift Ideas for Travellers
Instead of buying more ‘stuff’ this year, how about giving someone a travel gift experience they won’t forget instead? Whether you’re sick of buying friends and family presents which they might not even want or are considering making more eco-friendly purchase decisions, I can assure you that ditching physical presents in favour of experiences is the…
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How To Build A Capsule Wardrobe For Travel In 5 Steps
A capsule wardrobe is a curated and concise selection of essential and timeless clothing items. A capsule wardrobe has many advantages and benefits, especially in the form of time, space saving and achieving minimalism. That’s why a capsule wardrobe is an ideal skill to perfect for travelling! With a small but effective selection of clothes,…
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Incredible Unusual & Quirky Accommodation in Victoria
With limited international travel on the horizon for many of us, us Australians will be blessed with ‘staycationing’ in our own backyard. Luckily we really are spoilt for choice about where to go and stay in this diverse and massive country. If you live in Victoria, there’s no better way to pimp up a staycation…
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Cool Jobs That Allow Travel & How to Find Them
While many people can afford to take time off work to go on holiday to their favourite cities, others want a life where they can work and travelling at the same time. It’s understandable why jobs that involve travelling are so popular – who would pass on the opportunity to travel around the world while…
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Introducing my New Ford Econovan (and Camper Conversion Project)!
Woohoo! I bought a van! I’ve always loved the idea of van life. My first experience of it when I travelled New Zealand for two months a few years ago made me dream of owning a van or even living in one full time. Fast forward to 2020 and I had no idea that I’d…
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The One Book Locals Recommend You Read Before Travelling Their Country
There are so many unknowns when you travel to a new destination: what are the local customs? How do you get around the place? What are the people like?… And the best way to prepare yourself? Research of course. In fact, there’s nothing quite like a local offering their first-hand insight into the do’s, dont’s…
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12 Practical Things to Know Before Travelling the Philippines
If you think you know Southeast Asia, travelling the Philippines will make you think again. Geographically isolated, culturally more similar to Latin America and topographically diverse, it’s nothing like its regional neighbours. For beach bums and those inclined to island life, the Philippines will suit you perfectly. Whether your preference is an island with a…
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How Travel Made Me a Minimalist (+ Minimalist Travel Tips)
I haven’t always been a travel minimalist. In fact, when I was a teen I was very much a maximalist in general (my weakness has always been cute clothes dammit!). However it all started with a cheap 35l backpack. Lugged through muddy fields at festivals, stuffed to the brim with secret stashes of alcohol and…
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Awesome Tips For Solo Female Hiking
Hiking alone as a female can seem daunting at first, but it’s a truly empowering activity that will reconnect you to nature, as well as yourself. Of course as a female we naturally have to take a few extra precautions. However they’re worth enforcing to ensure you have a straightforward and rewarding walking experience. That’s…
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A Day Trip To Helmsley: The Prettiest Market Town in North Yorkshire
Boasting the status of the only market town in the North Yorkshire Moors, Helmsley is a beautiful and characterful town located between Thirsk and Pickering in Yorkshire, England. For visitors to the area, Helmsley makes an enjoyable day trip as there is an abundance of fantastic things to do. In fact, in my opinion, Helmsley…
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The Top Hikes Across Australia
For the top hikes in Australia, look no further than these recommendations of incredible walks around the country. From Western Australia to incredible Tasmania, each state has brilliantly distinct hiking trails to enjoy all year around. Australia is one of the most landscape and climate diverse countries in the world. That being said, there is…