Seoul has always been one of those fascinating places for me. I thought I had an idea what it would be like but it wasn’t until I arrived and spent a few days exploring with Matt that I realised it was actually much different to what I’d imagined. There’s a love of hiking and coffee […]
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A trip to Seoul has long been on my travel bucket list and when it came time to pack, I was a little overwhelmed. A quick look at the weather app revealed it was going to be hot but not humid, storming on some days and sunny on others and cool in the evening but […]
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When people ask me what my favourite place I’ve ever visited is, Japan is always one of the top three spots I mention (the other two are Iceland and Morocco). There’s just something magical about Japan – the people are so lovely and kind, they’re beautiful, quirky and always up for fun. The food is […]
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Far away from the bustling, neon-lit streets of Tokyo, Okinawa offers a peaceful respite from the rest of the world. Idyllic stretches of pristine, white-sand beaches and glittering turquoise waters hiding a dazzling world of marine life below. Famed for its vast number of centenarians, the Okinawa archipelago is alive with natural wonders, historical sites […]
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We nearly didn’t go to China. We were in the midst of planning a trip to Hong Kong and Thailand, the idea of heading to China not even entering our minds. Then, once he heard of our plans, my dad suggested we go. “If you don’t go when you’re in Hong Kong, that close, you’ll […]
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Planning your first ever trip to Beijing and not really sure where to start? Don’t worry, I’m here to help! First things first, you should really read my guide on 21 things to know before you visit Beijing, then work your way through this guide to discover my tips on where to stay, things to […]
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Let me tell you something – when Matt and I started planning our trip to China, we had no idea what we were in for. We wanted to visit places like Huangshan and Hangzhou but found there was very little first-hand information from travel bloggers. We pulled together as much information as we could, from […]
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As I’m sure my fellow Australians (and any Europeans/North Americans who have had the will to take the long-haul flights to Australia…) will agree, flying to the other side of the world without a stopover of at least 24 hours is absolute lunacy. Having endured 16-24 hour flights previously on one too many occasions, when […]
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The first time I stepped out of Harajuku station and onto the street outside, I felt a wave of disbelief come over me. It didn’t quite seem real. I’d spent so many years dreaming of visiting Harajuku, mostly fuelled by my obsession with Gwen Stefani’s break out career and her subsequent obsession with being part […]
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I fell in love with Tokyo on my first trip and it has firmly cemented its place on my list of ‘favourite places I’ve ever been.’ The only thing I didn’t like about Tokyo, was the way my wallet seemed to be leaking cash! There are a lot of ways to spend a lot of […]
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