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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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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When it comes time to plan a trip to Canada it can really be overwhelming, trust me, I know! The sheer size of the country alone can be intimidating, let alone all the incredible things there are to see, do (and eat). Canada is a wonderland for the intrepid but trying to figure out how to experience […]
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Let me be clear from the outset: I don’t like hiking. I’m not the person planning their holidays around great hiking trails, strapping on their boots for a quick 12km hike on a Saturday or staking out my local adventure store for an epic sale on hiking boots. That ain’t me. I’m usually at home, […]
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Whilst the landscape may be laden with fresh powdery snow, a stay at the Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort in Finnish Lapland is sure to melt your heart. The resort, located 250 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle, sits within a world where the only things that seem to exist are picturesque trees, ski slopes, reindeer and […]
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There’s something magical about Halong Bay. Floating gently past limestone cliffs covered in trees, the bright emerald water glistening under the sunshine. Spending days exploring hidden pockets, kayaking through caves, swimming and visiting floating villages. Watching the bright orange sunset while sipping on a cocktail, dancing the night away then slipping back to your room […]
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I‘ve visited Vietnam a few times but had never heard of Lang Co until our most recent trip. I love Vietnam and have been so keen to visit places away from the cities and favourite tourist destinations. I imagined I’d need to journey into remote areas to find these quiet destinations and that a little […]
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When I started my blog in 2011, I was hoping for the chance to visit a restaurant every now and then and score a free meal. For me, that was pretty much the pinnacle of what I thought was possible. Never in a million years did I ever think my big, blonde, bogan behind would […]
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I‘ve said it once, I’ll say it again – Wanaka is my favourite place in New Zealand. More than just the jaw-droppingly beautiful scenery, the snow-capped mountains and picture-perfect lake, Wanaka has a unique and welcoming vibe that always melts away my worries. As soon as we drive into Wanaka it’s as though the rest […]
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Without a doubt, Lake Tekapo is one of those unique places that just kind of takes your breath away. The jagged edges of the mountains, snowcapped, jutting from the earth. An abundance of wildflowers dotting the shoreline and golden sunshine bursting through during summer. The brilliant blue waters of the Lake, a friendly, welcoming vibe […]
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The air is muggy and humid, my hair is contorted into the shape of a bird’s nest and I’m starting to feel the jet lag kick in. I step out of the Uber, throwing a real casual, “Terima Kasih,” at the driver and receive a warm smile right back. The security guard opens the glass […]
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I‘ve visited Ubud a few times and can safely say I’ve walked past Plataran Ubud each damn time, totally oblivious to the hidden world behind its welcoming, understated facade. Mind you, I was distracted each time as I was on my way to get a burrito so, you can’t really blame me. When we pulled […]
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