The Barrington Coast is a region of New South Wales north of Newcastle. Stretching about 10,053 km2 it covers the coastal area roughly between Tea Gardens in the south, just north of Port Stephens, and Harrington in the north. We're currently living…
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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