Here are the 10 BEST apps for travelling in Australia
When I was a kid, we used to drive from Brisbane to Sydney by following road signs and referencing a map. It was a lot of fun road tripping with my mum like that but travelling now has been taken to a whole new level and made much easier. Thanks to smartphones, we’re able to […]
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18 of the BEST things to do at Singapore Changi Airport
When people talk about the world’s best airports, they often mention Singapore’s Changi Aiport. With over 62.2 million passengers passing through Changi last year, it connects Singapore with over 400 cities in 100 countries around the world, making it the world’s sixth busiest airport. To do all that and still be one of the best […]
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The Week That Was #68
Hey Travel Family, A few days ago I read something that really struck a chord with me. Funnily enough, it was shared by Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum on Twitter. Sharing advice bestowed on him by his grandmother, Gillum tweeted, “Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty, but the pig likes it.” The […]
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Is this luxury Singapore hotel really worth it?!
If you love to travel, there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself transitting through Singapore‘s famous Changi Airport at one point or another. It’s the perfect city for a few days layover en route to the other side of the world, offering amazing food, a bustling nightlife and plenty to see and do. Whether you’re […]
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18 of the BEST things to do in Seoul
The first thing that took me by surprise was just how large Seoul really is! It’s the kind of destination you could easily spend a few weeks slowly exploring each neighbourhood and district, then head out into the mountains to get up close with nature. When we visited, we only had a few days to […]
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The Week That Was #67
Hey Travel Family, Is anybody else really tired and keen to sleep until 2019? Show of hands? Anyone?! I hate to sound like a broken record but my goodness, I’m just so tired. These last few months of the year are kicking my butt. You might remember I wrote a TW a little while ago […]
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This is what you need to pack (and AVOID!) for a Safari
I finally decided to start packing for our Safari the day before we were due to set off for South Africa. When I did a last-minute check of the weather forecast, I was shocked and realised I had totally misjudged what I thought I’d need. Instead of needing shirts and shorts, we actually needed beanies, […]
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The Week That Was #66
Hey Travel Family, How are you? I hope you had a great week! Mine ended up turning out very differently to how I’d planned. This time of year in Brisbane is usually lovely and hot, blue skies and endless sunshine but it has been unusually cool, overcast and rainy. Matt’s over it and ready for […]
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This beautiful Cape Town hotel was unbelievably good!
Visiting South Africa and Cape Town for the very first time, it was really important to us we stay at a good hotel. With only two nights in town, we really couldn’t afford to get it wrong! Well, The Tree House Boutique Hotel in trendy Green Point didn’t just deliver, it served up a piping […]
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The Week That Was #65
Hey Travel Family, Last weekend was Matt and my fifth wedding anniversary so when I sat down on Friday to write TW I started writing about that and before I knew it, it had taken on a life of its own and become a whole personal post about marriage. If you missed it and want […]
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This is what I learned from the people of Soweto
There’s a distinct undercurrent of energy in Soweto. As we drive through the busy streets on a golden Friday afternoon there’s a buzz of excitement in the air. Small groups of locals are gathering together with bottles of beer and broad smiles, ready to celebrate the weekend. We’re welcomed with laughter, friendly waves and the […]
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Is Premium Economy really worth it? Here’s the truth
It’s safe to say Matt and I have caught our fair share of flights. On work trips, we find ourselves catching crazy numbers of flights, like 11 flights in 10 days, for example! Yep, we spend a lot of time on planes and have started to get a really good feel for what works and what doesn’t, […]
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