Malaysia is the kind of country where even the endless bus journeys are full of stunning scenery. Heading to the …
3 Days in Wellington: NZ’s Cool Little Capital
I picked the wrong time of year to visit the Kiwi Capital back in 2014. Autumn was in full force, …
Why You Need to Volunteer with the Monkey Mia Dolphins
Have you ever experienced a moment so amazing that you’re almost bursting with excitement, but you’re forced to keep a …
My Top Experiences in Australia – 5 Perfect Places
Fourteen months, four states, one territory, approximately 25,000km travelled. While I would never say I’m an expert, or that I’ve …
Paronella Park – A Queensland Must-Do
In the Atherton Tablelands, next to the Mena Creek waterfall, there lie abandoned “castles” nestled in a small patch of …
The Rottnest Island Quokkas, Australia’s Cutest Animal
When I was preparing for my daytrip to Rottnest Island, half an hour’s ferry ride from Fremantle, Perth’s southern neighbour, …
One Day In Aoraki/Mount Cook – New Zealand’s Highest Mountain
Mount Cook, or Aoraki to give it its proper Maori name, is the highest peak in New Zealand. Located in …
Why You Need To See The Cape Hillsborough Kangaroos At Dawn
I’m not a morning person. Anything before 9am for me is early, unlike the majority of Australians, it would seem …
Trekking In Cappadocia – An Alternative To Hot Air Balloons
There’s only one reason I wanted to travel to Cappadocia, that otherworldly region in central Turkey: to ride a hot …
Why I Loved Penang
Of the different countries in Asia I’ve been lucky enough to visit, Malaysia was probably my favourite. And while Mulu …
Thinking About Tonga
Visiting the South Pacific Kingdom of Tonga left me asking: can you really be disappointed if you know you set …
The Beautiful Bay of Islands – New Zealand
Everywhere I went in New Zealand, I felt like I’d entered a completely different world. That’s how distinct and varied …