I’m not gonna lie, when I visited Jervis Bay I didn’t really know what I was in for. I’d seen a photo online, and proposed a weekend trip to a friend who lives in Sydney. Next thing I knew, we were planning an extended weekend in Jervis Bay during winter. Which sounds nuts if you’re …
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4 days in Sydney
As an Australian, it always seemed a bit weird to write about Sydney. I grew up taking family trips to Sydney (it’s only a 1 hr flight from my home city of Melbourne), so it always seemed so normal to visit. Now, as a travel blogger, I’m constantly hearing how people want to visit Australia, …
Hawai’i: initial thoughts on overtourism
When I’m about to travel to a destination I’m always excited. I get myself psyched up by googling local food options (because what is travel without food??) I read up about local history and spend copious amounts of time on Insta’ looking up pretty photos. I’m not going to lie, I was looking forward to …
The Ultimate Acadia National Park Itinerary for first-time visitors
What do you get when you mix the state of Maine, USA, and a national park? Rugged coastline, picturesque beaches, woodland, and the east coast’s highest point. What an unexpected mixture of nature, I hear you exclaim? That’s exactly what I thought! Acadia national park in Maine is one of the East Coast’s most beautiful and …
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11 Instagrammable places in Tokyo, Japan
Are you visiting Tokyo and want to take photos of some beautiful places? As someone who used to call Tokyo home, I’ve put together a guide to the most Instagrammable places in Tokyo. Whether you’re an avid Instagrammer, photographer or just on the lookout for cool places to visit, this guide has you covered: …
10 things nobody tells you about visiting Vietnam
When visiting Vietnam, I had visions of eating bowls of Pho (Vietnamese noodle soup) all day. I didn’t realize I was about to embark on an adventure that would teach me so much more than how to consume mountains of food in a short period. There is so much more to Vietnam than it’s food, …
How to get from Hue to Hoi An: the ultimate guide
The cities of Hue and Hoi An are a must for any first time visitors to Vietnam. This guide shares the different options and what is the best way to get from Hue to Hoi An, depending on your travel style. Hoi An is known for for its UNESCO listed old town: think beautiful architecture, …
Your guide to zero waste travel in Japan
As much as I have loved traveling in Japan, the one thing I’ve struggled with (especially when shopping or eating out) is the amount of packaging that is involved in everything. As clean and as neat as packaging makes everything, coming from a background where I have been taught to re-use, recycle or reduce consumption …
1 day in Hiroshima Itinerary
I only managed to visit Hiroshima after my third visit to Japan, and that was only after living in Tokyo for 3 months! To help others visiting Hiroshima, I’ve put together a Hiroshima Itinerary. If you’re planning on spending 1 day in Hiroshima (or longer!) read on if you want some tips on planning your …
34 things to know before going to Japan
Japan is such a unique country to travel to. From the skyscrapers in the hustin’ city of Tokyo to aqua blue waters surrounding the islands of Okinawa. Despite the range of experiences available here, Japan has a distinct culture – one that tourists are always commenting on. To help my fellow travelers, I’ve put together …