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A Day Trip to Williamstown, Melbourne’s Historic Port Village
If you’re looking to breathe in some fresh sea air and do some quality sightseeing without having to leave Melbourne, then you should consider a day trip to Williamstown! Williamstown, located only 11km south-west of Melbourne’s central business district (CBD) is a fantastic historic port city. Being at the mouth of the Yarra River at…
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The Best Luxury Glamping Spots In Victoria
With more of us having to stay local with our travels this year, what better excuse is there to indulge in some luxury staycations right here in Victoria? Luxury glamping in Victoria is something that has grown massively over the past few years. Glamping (camping but with more luxurious accommodation and facilities) is ideal for…
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The Most Expensive Countries in the World To Travel – Ranked
This was never a blog post I actually intended to write. However an innocent question asked out of sheer curiosity on Twitter sparked over 100 responses from people from all over the world telling me the most expensive places they have ever visited. Of course, everyone’s perception of ‘expensive’ is subjective. It totally depends on…
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A Q&A On The Australian Working Holiday Visa
*Updated August 2021* The Australian Working Holiday visa (WHV subclass 417) is one of the easiest and best ways to take a ‘gap year’ to live and travel around Australia. Having resided in St Kilda, Melbourne since May 2018, I have completed two Australia working holiday visa experiences and loved it so much am now…
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The Most Incredible Otherworldly Landscapes Across the Planet
There are some places in the world that are so unusual, so mystical, so strange, so stunning – that it is hard to believe that they belong on this planet at all. From peculiar geological wonders to brightly coloured lakes, stark deserts to steaming volcanoes, mother nature has an incredible way of challenging our perceptions…
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My Worst Travel Mishaps To Date
* trigger warning: assault* My international travels have messed up probably more times than I’d like to admit. Looking at my photographs you could perhaps think that it’s all perfect. But just like everyday life, there are plenty of hiccups on the road too (and I’d argue perhaps even more!) I’ve been stranded, scammed and…
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The Best Places to Visit In Yorkshire
England’s largest county, Yorkshire, is located in the north of England. Having featured countless times in Lonely Planet’s ‘top’ lists, it’s clear that the regions evocative scenery and incredibly preserved history is some of the finest in England. According to the Yorkshire Network, tourism in Yorkshire & Humber is worth over £7 billion. Incredibly, this…
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Planning Your First Solo Trip: Tips For Nervous Newbies
Solo travelling may seem like the most daunting thing in the world. But who wants to wait around forever for a travel partner when you can go yourself, meet incredible people and hell – probably have an even better time without them?! Solo travel is empowering, fun and totally rewarding. Once you’ve gone solo once,…
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8 Travel Bloggers Reveal Their Favourite Places in Australia
Australia is a place of fascinating landscape contrasts. From tropical temperate rainforest, dusty desert, rugged coast to snow capped mountains and turquoise waters – Australia really has some of the most diverse scenery in the world. No matter how you travel or your preference of climate, Australia will be able to offer you something incredible.…
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Three Incredible Waterfalls to Visit in the Otway National Park
The Great Otway region of Victoria, Australia, boasts one of the highest levels of rainfall in the state. As a result, there are brilliantly full cascading waterfalls hidden within some of the best rain forest, to explore all year-round. The Great Ocean Road is great, but sneak a little further into the rainforest and you…
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12 Things to Know Before You Visit South Korea
When I left after travelling South Korea for three weeks, I found myself experiencing a genuine pang of sadness. It had weirdly felt more than just a holiday – it was like leaving somewhere I had settled in for much longer. South Korea totally exceeded my expectations in every way and in fact, was very…
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Aussie Noise: An Australian Modern Rock Playlist
I have been utterly obsessed with modern Australian rock music ever since I first discovered Tame Impala’s album Innerspeaker back in 2010. So much so, if you look at my Spotify account, about 80% of it consists entirely of Aussie bands. From my all time favourites Psychedelic P*rn Crumpets who can turn the place into…
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The 5 Best National Trusts In North Yorkshire (By Someone Who Has Visited Them All)
As a proud life member of the heritage and environmental charity, The National Trust, it is fair to say I have probably been to more of their sites than many people. In fact, most of my childhood memories were made at them: running around woodlands, battling imaginary dragons in castles and acting as lady of…
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The North Korean DMZ: What Is It Like To Visit One of the World’s Most Dangerous Borders?
As one of the world’s most secretive and controversial countries; it’s no wonder North Korea intrigues so many people. In fact, a day tour to the border of South and North Korea is one of Seoul’s most popular tourist activities. Every day, thousands of people flock to the DMZ from Seoul to gain a glimpse…
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Why I Count Countries (+ Fun Ways How You Can Too!)
Do you count countries? Some people seem to base their travels on ticking off countries from a bucket list, whereas others will roll their eyes at the concept of quantifying travel. I get why counting countries annoys some people. You can’t really ‘tick off’ a country ever, even if you’ve lived there for years. Realistically,…
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How To Spend A Day Trip to Holy Island, Northumberland’s Tidal Isle
Steeped in 6th Century, Viking and religious history, Lindisfarne Island (also known as Holy Island) is one of Northern England’s most intriguing and mysterious islands. At only 3 miles wide and located just off the coast of Northumberland, it is a fantastic way to spend a day trip from the tourist town of Alnwick, or…
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A Dump or Paradise: What is Boracay Really Like?
I hesitated at putting Boracay on my busy 2 week Philippines itinerary. I had heard so many conflicting things about the westerly Filippino island. Some people said the beaches here were the best in the entire country. Other people described it is an overrated sh*t hole that needed to be avoided at all costs. After…
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Exploring The Streets and Architecture of Bucharest: A Photo Diary
This was my second trip to Bucharest, Romania’s capital, yet it captivated me just as much – if not more than the first time around. Bucharest for me is a place of fascinating contrasts. Medieval churches and monasteries stand beside Art Nouveau phenomena. Monstrous 1930s’ concrete towers overshadow delicate French Baroque, and 21st century modernity…
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Two Waterfalls You Need To Visit in Bohol (Including a Local’s Secret)
Bohol was probably my favourite destination out of my whole Philippines trip. Why? Because not only does this central province island have postcard-perfect beaches and the adorable and endangered Tasier to swoon over, it has jungle. With jungle comes hiking, and with hiking comes the discovery of some truly spectacular waterfalls. There are many waterfalls…
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The Perfect Indie Folk Playlist For Hiking
The first article for one of my writing jobs was a playlist designed especially with songs about hiking, ideal to hike or travel to. Considering music, travelling and hiking are my true loves, I thought it was a pretty apt one to make my debut on; I don’t think anything could have summed me up…
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Exploring Golden Ballarat As A Day Trip From Melbourne
A Ballarat day trip feels like taking a step back in time – something that I find doesn’t happen all that often in the state of Victoria. The most popular day trips for tourists from Melbourne seem to be places like the Great Ocean Road, Philip Island and the Yarra Valley. They’re all beautiful sites…
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Inspiration Interview: An Unprepared Cycle From London to Greece
We all have one of those friends who is forever coming up with crazy ideas. They’re the kind of people who are infectious to be around. But there are probably only a few of us who have friends that regularly action their far-fetched ideas. Well, I appear to be one of the lucky ones. Let…
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8 Things To Know Before You Visit Tasmania
Yes, Tasmania may not be the most obscure and unknown travel destination in the world. But just like any new place, there are plenty of quirks that are always useful to familiarise yourself with before you visit. Australia’s only island state is different to any other I have experienced in Australia. To me, it is…
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Two Weeks in Toronto: How I Lost My Solo Travel Virginity By @smudge.photography
This is a guest post written by Matt Smith from Smudge Photography I’ve read a lot of stories and know a few people who have been travelling on their own. The majority say the main reason they do it is for the independence and freedom that it brings. As great as this sounds for some,…