Specialists for the experiential traveler
I had never thought of myself as a cruiser but this weekend away changed my mind. A group of friends and I thought it could be a fun weekend away and something a little different so chose a Melbourne to Sydney cruise on board the Golden Princess. We set sail at 6pm on a Friday,…
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Singapore is often thought of as a 1 or 2 night stopover destination for those flying long haul, however over the last 10 – 15 years and with the development of the Marina Bay area, it has turned itself into a destination worthy of a longer break. The city is dotted with tourist attractions such…
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During our winter, Southern Vietnam is too cold, and the North is too hot which leaves the central area the perfect temperature and option for a winter getaway. I recently returned from a week in Hoi An and easily could’ve stayed longer. There is so much to do, but it’s also the perfect place to…
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Have you seen the ads for new Australian movie Top End Wedding? It’s really created a buzz around the Northern Territory and watching the movie reminded us how much we love visiting. With direct flights out of Melbourne, Darwin is a great destination to escape those chilly winter days for a short break. Darwin has…
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If you’re wanting a jaw-dropping view where mountain and ocean meet, then I suggested you visit the Cliffs of Moher! Walking along the jagged mountain formations I was instantly smiling at my surroundings. Cliffs that stretch for kilometres east and west with the rough blue ocean out in front, nature is putting on a fine…
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Driving through the hazy green moors of Scotland was a dream come true. To be guided through such history and scenery was fantastic. Driving past old abandoned huts and large cattle farms, it was easy to picture how the locals, centuries ago, would have lived off the land. The highlight was driving through Glencoe –…
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Arriving into Dubrovnik I had no expectations, I was just excited to visit a new city. I knew it would be hot, historically interesting and busy, but as I was in the taxi curving around the bend with an aerial view of the town, I was not expecting how beautiful and breathtaking it would be….
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After being on a sail boat for 4 days I was eager to stretch out my land legs again and brave the sweltering summer heat that Croatia is known for. A few of my friends and I set off mid-afternoon on a beautiful summer day with the intent of hiking up Glavica Hill for a…
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If you’re ever planning a trip to Bhutan you will soon start to hear a lot of information surrounding the many different Tsechus, or festivals held throughout Bhutan. These are annual festivals and each district of Bhutan hold their own at a different time of the year, celebrating the history of Buddhism in Bhutan. This…
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A few hours after starting our trek early in the morning, we have reached the truly incredible Tigers Nest Monastery. Trying to stop ourselves from taking a photo from every angle and every step, we wander through the monastery with our guide, learning about the importance of the history of this monument. Around a quiet corner…
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