There are a lot of reasons to fall in love with Ubud… there’s the laid-back vibe, all the amazing food on offer, the lush greenery and friendly atmosphere and, of course, all the amazing local artisans displaying their craft. Ubud is all things Earthly, green, wholesome and relaxing, which is why I love escaping there […]
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I’ve been a bit critical of Nusa Dua in the past, mostly because, a few years ago, Matt and I spent a few nights at a resort and found ourselves feeling a bit bored and cut-off from the rest of Bali. We felt like we could have been in a resort anywhere in the world […]
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Grab your passports and strap yourselves in, kids, cos there’s a new suitcase in town! It seems pretty impossible to make many changes to a hollow rectangle on wheels but the team at Lojel have done it with their latest creation – the Cubo. It’s totally different to anything I’ve seen and, I gotta say, […]
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In need of an escape back to nature? Desperately seeking a break from computers, phones, internet and all the ‘stuff’ that comes with life? My friend, it sounds like you need to jump in the car and get ya bad self out to Girraween National Park in Southern Queensland Country. While the rest of Queensland […]
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I’ve got a piece of shocking news; I’ve converted to a different brand of luggage. I’ve been an Antler gal for a long time, so when the guys at Lojel offered to send me some of their luggage to test out, I was excited but also a little bit sceptical. I wasn’t sure Lojel could […]
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So, you live in Brisbane and you desperately need a break because, well, life is hectic. You’re exhausted from commuting to work and staying up late watching Netflix when you should be sleeping. You’re sick of doing laundry, waking up early, cooking dinner and just generally being a ‘responsible’ adult. My friend, you deserve a […]
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If there’s one thing you need to know about me, it’s that I’m the most regular person you’ll meet. I’m in no way fancy. Just real regular. So, like most regular people, I flipped out when Singapore Airlines presented me with a business class ticket on their inaugural flight from Singapore to Düsseldorf. You guys, […]
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Planning a trip to New Zealand’s ever-gorgeous South Island? You should definitely put a trip to Franz Josef on your to-do list. While most people make a bee-line for the action-packed activities on offer in Queenstown and Wanaka, it turns out Franz Josef offers one of the best adventure activities to be found in NZ; […]
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Dreaming of the perfect winter escape to Queensland’s beautiful countryside? The Scenic Rim is the destination for you. It offers a respite from the noise of day-to-day life, replacing it with wide open spaces, crisp mountain air and the sensation of being far away from it all. We’re talking glowing, golden sunsets, wallabies gently nibbling […]
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I step up into the helicopter, pull on the headphones and wait quietly as Richard, our Heliview pilot, does up the safety buckles. With everyone safely inside and strapped in, we take off. The blades of the helicopter roar to life above us and my curiosity gets the better of me, so I slip off […]
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As we get closer to the driveway entry of The Hydro Majestic, I have to do a double-take. Even though I’ve seen the hotel website, this place looks much more grand in real life and I’m a little bit taken away by it. From the outside, the building looks like it’s straight out of an […]
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We’ve been driving for a few hours, singing along with the radio, eating chips and playing games to pass the time. Slowly but surely, the spread of Sydney’s houses has started to fade and we’re slipping further into open spaces, greenery and blue skies. I take a deep breath and realise how relaxed I feel, […]
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