The Best Place to See Kangaroos in New South Wales, Australia

Kangaroos are such an icon of Australia, the loveable, soft animal bounding around on its hind legs, often with a joey tucked away in its pouch. Spotting these wonderful creatures is a must-do while visiting Australia and I'm pretty sure…

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A Complete Guide to Byron Bay, Australia

Byron Bay is a wonderful beach town on Australia's east coast, just south of Brisbane. Palm-tree lined streets, delicious food joints, a laid back vibe and barefoot people coming back from a day of surfing... The perfect spot to unwind…

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How to Spend a Week in Brisbane, Australia

Brisbane is Australia's third-largest city (after Melbourne and Sydney) and the capital of Queensland, the northeastern-most state in Australia, and home to about 2.8 million people. I first visited Brisbane during a solo backpacking trip around Australia in 2019 where I followed…

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How to Spend a Week in Singapore

Singapore is a city-state located on an island at the southern tip of mainland Malaysia. It's one of the world's safest countries, with a strict set of laws governing every day life. In return, Singaporeans enjoy a well-developed economy (with…

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Food Guide for Singapore

Singapore is a city-state located on an island at the southern tip of mainland Malaysia. Stretching less than 750km², it manages to pack an incredible amount in. Home to more than six million people, it has the third highest population…

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The Best Photo Spots in Gardens By The Bay, Singapore

The Gardens By The Bay are one of the most iconic landmarks of Singapore, a city-state located on an island at the southern tip of mainland Malaysia. Set just behind the Marina Bay Sands on reclaimed land, the supertrees and…

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On Turning 30

Today, I turn 30. The start of my fourth decade. An arbitrary milestone in the passing of time that feels earth-shatteringly big even though I don’t actually feel any older. I’ve cried every birthday since I turned nine. I have…

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A Complete Guide to Norfolk Island

Norfolk Island is an overseas territory of Australia, situated in the Pacific Ocean, about 1,600km northeast of Sydney. It's one of three overseas territories; the others are Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, both of which we visited last…

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A Complete Guide to the Sunshine Coast, Australia

The Sunshine Coast is a gorgeous coastal region of Queensland north of Brisbane, stretching over 1,600km2 between Caloundra in the south and Great Sandy National Park in the north, home to approximately 380,000 people. We're currently living full-time in our campervan,…

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A Guide to Agnes Water and Seventeen Seventy, Australia

Agnes Water and Seventeen Seventy are two neighbouring towns in Queensland on Australia's east coast. These quiet, coastal towns together are home to less than 3000 people and offer a peaceful, natural escape right on the fringes of the Great Barrier Reef.…

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How to Spend a Weekend in Bowen, Australia

Bowen is a small, delightful beach town in Queensland on Australia's east coast home to incredible beaches and a laidback vibe. It's just north of Airlie Beach and the famous Whitsunday Islands, home to less than 13,000 people. We're currently…

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A Guide to Airlie Beach, Australia

Airlie Beach is a beach town in Queensland on Australia's east coast, known for being the gateway to the world famous Whitsunday Islands. → Check out my complete guide to sailing through the Whitsunday Islands. We're currently living full-time in…

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Sailing the Whitsunday Islands in Australia

The Whitsunday Islands are one of prettiest regions in Australia, a collection of 74 islands off the coast of Queensland, part of the world famous Great Barrier Reef. Airlie Beach on the mainland is considered the gateway to the Whitsundays.…

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Visiting the Bundaberg Barrel in Australia

Bundaberg is a city in Queensland, located halfway between Maryborough and Agnes Water. Home to just under 75,000 people and known for its prime access to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, we visited Bundaberg as it is home to the Bundaberg Barrel…

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