Category Archives: All Destinations

The Gibb River Road: Driving Tips, What to Take and Where to Camp

The Gibb River Road is one of a kind. Its 660 kilometre track traverses the wild Kimberley region of Western Australia, which is known as ‘Australia’s last frontier’, passing by some of Australia’s (and maybe the worlds’!) most spectacular waterfalls, gorges and swimming holes. The Gibb River Road feels a little like a fairytale; where else […]

Two Week Japan Itinerary : Explore the Oriental Country by Rail

With its relatively small land size and incredible high-speed trains, Japan is an ideal destination to explore if you enjoy overland transit. There are many reasons to visit Japan: From ancient temples and shrines to ultra-modern hotels and cutting-edge technology Japan is quirky, fascinating and manages to blend past and present together so beautifully. Any […]

Bali on a Budget: Tips for Cheap Travel to Indonesia

Beautiful Bali, one of the must-visit places in Indonesia, has been in the headlines a lot over the last few years. It’s become not just a destination for travelers, but has started to attract holidaymakers from Australia, Europe and beyond. Because of this, authentic Bali is a little harder to find (although by no means […]

The Ultimate 2 Weeks in Peru Itinerary

Peru is at the top of many travellers’ South America bucket list and for good reason. You could easily spend months absorbing the culture, but if you only have two weeks in Peru, you’ll have time to experience some of the best parts of the country. Home to ancient sites such as Machu Picchu, natural […]

Broome to Darwin Drive Itinerary (via the Gibb River Road)

There’s two ways you can do the Broome to Darwin drive. One’s via the highway, which has some nice stops but is a little bit bland. Or, you can say yes to adventure, stock up the 4WD with spare tyres and a puncture repair kit, and brave the Gibb River Road. The best part of […]

Paper Plane Hostel Review: Unique Accomodation in Kuala Lumpur

Arriving into Kuala Lumpur wasn’t my finest hour. My plane was delayed, it took hours to get through customs, I turned down an offer of splitting a grab taxi because ‘I like public transport’ – cut to an hour later, where I’m standing outside a shut Monorail office, in the dark in a city where […]

The Best Attractions in Broome, Western Australia (and complete travel guide)

Broome’s one of the best places to visit in Australia, both for a short break and an extended period of time. It’s a gorgeous town where the outback meets the sea, with a tight-knit local community but also a backpacker vibe – there are heaps of attractions in Broome that are loved by travellers of […]

Perth to Broome Drive Itinerary

Western Australia… it’s somewhere pretty special. So many travellers favour the east coast, but I’m here to prove to you that a Perth to Broome road trip should be on your Australian bucket list, without a shadow of a doubt! So once you’ve sorted your mode of transport – whether that be a rental car […]

Visiting Karijini National Park on a budget

Karijini National Park is a firm favourite on any Western Australia road trip itinerary. Full of delightful gorges, mesmerising trails and enchanting pools, Karijini will leave you mind-blown. Through all of my travels, Karijini is my favourite national park – and I have no doubt that you’ll love it too. What makes Karijini so special? […]

Visiting the Ningaloo Reef : Everything You Need to Know

A true Western Australian gem, the Ningaloo Reef is a world heritage site spanning the Ningaloo Coast. At 260 kilometers, it’s Australia’s largest fringing coral reef and in some areas is only a few hundred meters from the beach. Everyone knows Australia for its Great Barrier Reef, which is one of Queensland’s best adventures for […]