Category Archives: Destinations

Where to Stay in Byron Bay: Areas Guide

I arrived in Byron Bay on a night bus from Sydney one September morning. The subtropical town had just come out of winter, so it was still jacket weather, but was starting to get warm. I remember walking down Johnson Street, ecstatic that I’d finally reached the town that I was planning on staying in […]

Reasons Why It’s More Fun in the Philippines

An archipelago of over 7,000 islands, sitting to the east of South East Asia, tourism to the Philippines is increasing. But it still doesn’t get quite the same amount of tourist attention as Thailand, Indonesia or Vietnam.  This is going to change though. People are starting to realise how wonderful the Phillippines is, and how […]

Chiang Mai Itinerary: For 2, 3, 4 days or more!

Nestled in the mountainous region of Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai is a rather charming city – and one that many people ensure is a part of their Thailand itineraries. It’s famous for being Thailand’s cultural capital, and also has lots of opportunities for enjoying surrounding nature too. I must admit, the very first time I […]

Everything You Need to Know About Renting a Car in Australia

Even though I’m a huge public transport advocate, having taken trains all over the world, there are some countries where you really need your own wheels to get around; Australia being one of them. Many long-term travelers to Australia opt to buy their own cars, so they can experience one of the country’s best road […]