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 Best Locations & Places to Stay in Jordan
When we planned our visit to Jordan, I really wanted to do it in style. So, I did a ton of research on the best hotels in Jordan, including luxury 5 star hotels, boutique hotels, and the best bubble tents…
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…
How to Get Free Hotel Stays Around the World
Over the years, I’ve tried out many hotel booking sites – HotelsCombined, Booking.com, Wotif, Agoda, Expedia, to name a few. I’ve also tried booking hotels directly through the hotels own website. But there is one site I keep coming back…