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How to increase Pinterest views by 800% in one month!
How to increase your Pinterest page views in one month? I have included my story below and tips I have used to increase my Pinterest monthly views. *Update June 2020 I have reached my goal of 500K monthly viewers! I’m pretty new to blogging. I began my alternative travel blog mid 2019 and the last six months have been a major learning curve, particularly with the marketing aspect of promoting the blog, and understanding the finer details of attracting blog traffic. Progress was initially slow. I decided on a niche, set up website hosting, Twitter and Pinterest accounts and uploaded posts as I wrote them each week. Any blogger would…
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7 QUICK ways to save money for your next trip!
Congratulations! You’ve booked your next adventure, and now comes the part where you save all your pennies towards the experience of a lifetime. Pin for later 🙂 You may be wondering how do I save money for my next trip? Instead of not eating healthily or never leaving the house until heading to the airport, here below are 7 QUICK ways to save money for your next big trip, to assist you with those extra expenses you didn’t factor into your budget (Hello airport transfers, travel insurance, extra baggage allowance! 😉). You could even set yourself a saving money challenge, to aim for your ideal budget before your trip begins.…
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8 Most swimmable beaches in Australia
A recent trip to Far North QLD prompted the question: Are Australian beaches that safe to swim in? Signs such as the below are common, but should you avoid these spectacular beaches at all costs? To assist travellers new to Australia, here are the top 8 Most swimmable beaches in Australia. Is it even safe to swim in Australia? Yes it totally is, but it’s best to do some research before deciding where to take your next dip. Here are 8 Most swimmable beaches in Australia, as a starting travel guide for your trip. There are thousands of beaches in Australia, from beaches on the Sunshine Coast to Cable Beach…
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Budget travel tips for Australia you need to know!
The old conundrum. We wish to travel on a budget but we also wish to experience the best the world has to offer. Pin for later 🙂 From the long term traveller to the seasonal holidayer, here are tips to INFLATE your funds for your best time in OZ and learn the best cheap ways to travel! Shuttle buses vs Uber transfersIt kinda goes against the ‘carefree traveller’ image, and I hear you say “but im experiencing life as it comes, i’m a wild and free spirited traveller!” BUT if you’re searching for cheap ways to travel, transfers are an added cost, and researching transport will not only assist to…
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Best things to do in Palm Cove, Queensland
Best things to do in Palm Cove, Queensland! A calmer alternative to the popular tourist destinations in Far North Queensland, Palm Cove, between Cairns and Port Douglas is fast becoming recognised as a relaxing place to chill, especially for those from the wintery, southern states of Australia, while still within close proximity to the Daintree. Pin for later! 🙂 Are you into beaches framed by palm trees, sheltered, glittering swimming pools and happy vibes? Even though the demographic is mostly older generations and young families, Palm Cove, north Australia, is not to be shunned by anyone in search of much needed down time. While it’s good to avoid the usual…
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8 Best Australian travel websites you NEED to know!
I love visiting new cities. One of the BEST activities once arriving, is to wander the streets, browsing, gazing and stumbling into new precincts and finding a good coffee while absorbing the atmosphere. I also love chatting with the baristas, imagining what it would be like to live in that area, soaking up the climate, the history- you could be anyone from anywhere and they wouldn’t know. Related Post: How To Avoid Tourist Traps And Have The Best Holiday It does help though, to have a bit of a plan before you begin- so to save precious travel time, here is a list of the 8 Best Best Australian travel…
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How to avoid tourist traps, and have the BEST HOLIDAY!
We all want our own memorable experiences when travelling, and not move along like a heard of sheep- am I right? But when visiting popular destinations, it’s easy to fall in the trap of seeing the iconic sights, ticking off the checklist, and falling into an exhausted pile of sweaty overwhelm at the end of the day. Well, here’s some tips on getting the most out of your holiday by consciously going forth into each day. Pin for later 🙂 REST WHEN YOU NEEDResist the feeling of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), and know that you’ll get more out of your trip if you take some downtime when needed, to…
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Australian Travel – 5 boutique festivals you NEED to experience
In the current climate of festivals in Australia, there are literally thousands of one-day, weekend and week-long music festivals popping up. How to know which to attend, before they become too popular and over-crowded? Whether it be celebrating Australian summer or a mid-year getaway, here are 5 quality festivals you NEED to experience! Wide Open Space – Central Australia wideopenspace.net.au Three days of the best Australian underground beats held in a resort at the MacDonnell ranges, each May. What an experience if you are planning to travel Australia! Wide Open Space is around an hour’s drive out of Alice Springs. A ‘best kept secret’ this festival relies on volunteers and…
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5 incredible things to do in Broome on a budget
By the time of you arrive in Broome, Western Australia, even if you are on a travel budget, you have most likely spent your weight in gold to get to the remote destination in Australias north west. Well worth the visit, Broome is a stunning must-see part of Australia, albeit expensive. *Tip: If you need assistance with your next overseas adventure travel budget, check out this essential Australia Travel Budget Calculator Combine these budget ideas with some more expensive options, or focus solely on some of these if you are travelling on a travel budget. Either way here are 5 incredible things to do in Broome, while on a travel budget,…
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5 best small town restaurants in Victoria every road tripper must visit
5 OF THE BEST SMALL-TOWN RESTAURANTS IN VICTORIA EVERY ROAD TRIPPER MUST VISIT It’s easy to get be distracted by popular cheap eats Melbourne cbd lists, or by the big, obvious tourist attractions when venturing away from home to discover a new, country town. But how do we uncover a bit of the real place we’re visiting, if we a) haven’t had a personal recommendation or b) there are too many choices? We want to savour our precious time away! Instead of meandering along, at the risk of settling for somewhere less than appealing, check these out and make up your own mind! Here I have compiled a list of…
