If you really wanted to, the drive between Melbourne and Sydney could be blasted out in about 9 hours, but where’s the fun in that? With so much to see and do on the Melbourne to Sydney drive,…

If there’s ever a spot that perfectly blends the old with the new, tradition with the modern, all snuggled under an umbrella of culture, it’s Chiang Mai. With over 300 temples inside its ancient city walls, an abundance of delicious…

For many backpackers, Cairns is either the start or the end point for their Australian east coast road trip. With an amalgamation of tropical rain forests, golden beaches and of course the Great Barrier reef all within close reach, it’s…

Whether it be a weekend or one of the many public holidays Australia has, nothing beats getting out and about for the day. Sydney itself has so much to offer, from the sights of the Opera House, the history and…

A luscious green escape in the north of Thailand, Pai feels like a world away from the bright lights of Bangkok. Instead of skyscrapers and shopping malls, you’ll find mountains and rice fields. It’s where you go to spend days…

I find it so exciting looking at all the things there is to do, finding out how to get there, digging through to find ways to save money. This bit I would quite happily drown myself in for days on…

Some people fall into the eat to live category, but I am 100% the live to eat type. My biggest expense in Australia is definitely food. I LOVE to eat and I really love to eat out. The only problem…

Valentines Day is such a non-event in my books. I don’t see the point of it. There, I said it! Each year I see people around me looking to buy the most beautiful thing (that no one really needs) all…

Spending New Year’s Eve in Sydney has long been on my bucket list. Watching the infamous fireworks over the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge every single year while I’m tucking into my sandwich at lunchtime is just something I…

Did you know that Australia has over 8,200 islands off its coast? How insane is that! Many are a bit tricky to get to but others such as North Stradbroke Island, the Whitsunday Islands and, of course, Magnetic Island are…

Ok, let’s be realistic about things- you can’t go to Australia without visiting Sydney. Am I right? It’s one of the most iconic cities in the world and definitely one of the most visited. But planning a trip here on a…

Looking to extend your Australian Working Holiday visa and stay in this amazing country for longer? Before I even landed in Australia, I’d already decided this was what I was going to do. But for all of you who don’t…

Turning my Honda CR-V into a camper during my time in Australia was the best thing ever. Not only was I able to live out my cliche Australian road tripping fantasies and get the ultimate taste of freedom that only…

Taking the Spit to Manly walk is like stepping right into a postcard picture… Anyone who’s spent some time in Sydney will know of the stunning Coogee to Bondi walk. The one that takes you along beaches, cliffs, ocean pools and through…

I’m kind of ashamed that it took me so long to get to Amsterdam… At a grand total of 40 minutes on a plane and with so many budget flights available from the UK, I really only have my pure…

Guest Post by Emily from Em Dashed. If you’ve heard of Kaikoura, New Zealand before, it probably had something to do with whales. This tiny coastal village on the South Island is home to only 2000 people, but its popular…

Guest post by Becky from Becky The Traveller Abel Tasman Coast Track is a stunning walk on the South Island of New Zealand. You can visit for the day, go kayaking or do what I did and go on a mini…

Penang is a place I fell in love with. Jess and I didn’t even intend to go there when we were travelling but I’m so glad we stumbled our way to it! What was even better was that we found…