10 Best Vacation Books To Read On Your Next Holiday!
When wondering what to read on vacation I usually take into consideration the need to relax (usually by a pool or on the beach!) with a light but captivating page turner. Whether you’ve been wondering ‘What books should I read in 2020?’ or ‘What books should I read this summer?’ this list includes the best book inspiration for your next vacation, from well known best vacation books and good reads to personal favorites. Pin for later! 🙂 1 The Dry by Jane Harper The Dry was the first book I read in forced lockdown in March 2020, and is the current top of my list of best vacation books. A…
7 Life Changing Road Trips In Australia!
HOW TO ROAD TRIP AUSTRALIA Road Trips are very popular in Australia, which is no surprise due to the size of the country, stunning long stretches of desert, beaches, mountains and the necessary travel between cities. Whether your Australian travel bucket list includes the East Coast Australia road trip, a Queensland road trip, a road trip to Adelaide from Melbourne, Western Australia road trip, or any one of the ultimate road trips Australia has to offer, this guide will assist with best tips for planning a road trip in Australia. Here are 7 Life Changing Road Trips in Australia to add to your future Australian road trip itinerary. Pin for…
Top 12 Bucket List Activities In Australia!
If you’re from Australia, or have been meaning to visit for some time, it’s often easy to get overwhelmed with deciding which activities to prioritise and knowing which experiences you should focus on. These Australia Bucket list ideas are a starting point for backpackers and travelers who are searching for incredible experiences, hidden gems and absorbing the real culture of Australia, and are planning their ultimate bucket list in life! Pin for later! 🙂 12 Great Barrier Reef While it is still with us (see further regarding the reef disintegration), the Great Barrier Reef should be visited if you’re in the vicinity of the north east coast of Australia. There…
15 Secret Beaches In Australia (You Must Visit!)
Australia is known for its incredible beaches, that’s not new information to anyone. But if you’re visiting from another country or an unfamiliar area from another state, how to know where the uncrowded best secret beaches are? Pin for later 🙂 Born and bred in Melbourne, I have visited some of the super busy and best destinations of Noosa, Sydney, the general East Coast, Southern Victoria and Western Australia. I’ve also come across and been told some of the quietest, untouched and stunning, secret beaches in different states. Here are some examples of secluded, secret beaches or incomparable beach getaways in Australia. Secret Beaches in WESTERN AUSTRALIA 15. Cape Laveque,…
8 Best Reasons To Visit Byron Bay, Australia
A spiritual and unique place to visit, Byron Bay, Australia has always been a destination for curious travellers. Since my first holiday to Byron in early 1996, I have returned countless times, with friends and family. I also lived in Byron Bay, northern NSW as an escape from Melbourne for 2 months in the late 90’s, alternating between serving coffee in a local café, surfing and generally re-evaluating life. The quieter beaches seem like paradise every time on arrival, and the diversity of intermingled cultures provide ultimate people watching opportunities. Snapshots and snippets of different cultures and backgrounds in the busier streets of Byron never fail to surprise. Pin for…
8 Unique Places In Australia You Didn’t Know Existed
What should you not miss in Australia? Here is a list of the top travel destinations within Australia. 8 Unique places in Australia and best holiday spots to visit: Pin for later 🙂 1. El Questro Homestead – The Kimberleys, Western Australia elquestro.com.au This luxurious resort is located in the Kimberly region, in Western Australia. There are 9 suites here, all designed for couples (top of 18 guests at any one time), each consisting of incredible views. The El Questro Homestead opened in the East Kimberley in 1993, and remains a very remote accommodation option. Accessible by a flight from Broome or Perth to Kununurra, and followed by a long…
8 Calm Swimming 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…
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. 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, which won’t cause you to break out in a sweat (leave that to the weather). Sunset drinks at Cable…
