Recently I took my first flight since the pandemic began. For someone whose work is essentially based around ‘travel’, and a Gold Frquent Flyer, for me it feels really strange to spend the first 10 months of 2020 being grounded, so to…
What to Wear in Iceland in Winter + Packing List
When I booked our first trip to the land of fire and ice, I had no idea what to wear in Iceland in winter. I live in Brisbane, which is fairly warm all year round, so my standard wardrobe didn’t…
The Ultimate Iceland Bucket List: Top 50 Things to Do
There’s no doubt about it – Iceland is one of the top Bucket List Places in the World to visit! When I started planning our Iceland trip, I literally spent hours sifting through hundreds of Iceland bucket list articles on…
20 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Japan for the First Time
Before I visited Japan for the first time, I always thought of the place as an enigma. A ‘person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand.’ Aside from the stunning scenery you will find in the land of…
15 Airline Secrets You Should Know Before Your Next Flight
Before becoming a travel blogger, I spent 13 years working in various roles for a major international airline. Those were a great 13 years. Working for an airline is interesting, challenging and generally a lot of fun (most of the…
17 of the Best Mobile Travel Apps I Can’t Leave Home Without
The first time I ever travelled overseas, when I was sixteen, I didn’t even have a mobile phone. Back in those days (that makes me sound old), I relied on paper maps and asking the locals for recommendations when exploring…
20 Photos to Inspire You to Visit the Great Barrier Reef
Undoubtedly one of the top things to do on any visit to Australia, is seeing the Great Barrier Reef from the air! Why? This is totally a once in a lifetime, bucket list experience for anyone. There are many reasons…