Travel

There are so many Bay Area weekend getaways to choose from that it's easy to experience choice overload when you're trying to decide where to go on your next weekend adventure.

Once you're done ex...Read More

Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park is made up of 9,000 acres of beautiful open-space parkland in San Francisco's East Bay.

Just 41 miles from San Francisco and 31 miles from Palo Alto, this regional p...Read More

One of the best parts about living in the Bay Area is the fact that you can easily jump in the car (or tour bus) and take a San Francisco day trip.

If you want to escape the city or the peninsula...Read More

The beauty of Lake Tahoe, straddling the border of California and Nevada, is in it's mountains, waterfalls, and of course the lake itself.

One of the best ways to experience those natural wonders ...Read More

When we decided on a short getaway to Lake Tahoe, the first thing that I was worried about was the crowds. It's a gorgeous part of California so why wouldn't it be packed?

We visited in the l...Read More

Planning a trip to New York City in winter was not exactly at the top of my bucket list. I knew it would mean experiencing cold that I wasn't sure I was ready for.

But when Jenna, my friend from S...Read More

The US is known for wide open spaces (outside of huge cities) and a network of National and State Parks that will leave you speechless.
So putting together a list of the best hikes in the US was not ...Read More

Finding the best hikes in Northern California isn't too difficult, because there are so many gorgeous trails peppered across the state.

My first bit of research for this post was to do a quick s...Read More

Fort Bragg & Mendocino are nestled about halfway between San Francisco and the Oregon border in California. Together they are one of those beautiful coastal spots that have to be seen to be believ...Read More

San Francisco is all about colour. The blue ocean, the red Golden Gate Bridge, the pretty pastel Painted Ladies, the street art, and rainbows representing LGBTQ rights that are ingrained in the city. ...Read More

Just because you can't physically travel, doesn't mean you can't get away from it all and experience a new place from the comfort of your armchair.

We've collaborated with a few travel bloggers to ...Read More

[slider]Sometimes you just want to relive an adventure or a trip to a place that you loved. And there is no better way to capture the mood of that place, than through an epic playlist.

So I've coll...Read More

When you think of travelling in the US, New York is one of the first places that will pop into your head. It's been romanticized by movies and popular culture for good reason - it's an awesome place t...Read More

California is known for its beautiful sunny weather, the laid back attitudes of its residents, and a bit of a party atmosphere. So it's high time I put together a list of the best beaches in Californi...Read More

When it comes to majestic trees, California has you covered. The Giant Redwoods of California will tower over you, make you feel tiny, and remind you that humans are on earth for a very short while....Read More

Driving through rural California, you've got your pick of sweet little towns like Sonora. You can breeze by, or maybe do a quick pitt stop, but wouldn't it be more fun to stay a few nights and get a f...Read More

Mt Shasta, in Northern California, is a draw card and stopping point for the majority of road trippers as they make their way up to Oregon or down to Redding on the way to San Francisco. Suffice to sa...Read More

The Northern California city of Redding is on the doorstep of Mount Shasta, and surrounded by beautiful landscapes, waterways and historic buildings. There's no shortage of things to do in Redding.

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Despite a lack of snow, Christmas in San Francisco can be just as magical as New York.
San Francisco knows how to turn on the holiday charm and put together Christmas activities that will knock your s...Read More

The California gold rush town of Jamestown is easy to get to from San Francisco for a weekend getaway, with the added gift of being entertaining for adults and kids.
Start with a Jamestown train ride...Read More

As Christmas approaches, it's time to start thinking about gifts to send overseas to the Aussie expat in your life.

This year has been tough on everyone, no matter where you live, but it's be...Read More

First published May 15, 2020, last updated July 14, 2020

Australia's international borders are currently closed to anyone other than citizens, residents, and their immediate family members. There a...Read More

Confession time: I am a World Cup fan and the 2018 World Cup tournament will be the first where I won't be setting alarms for 1.40AM to watch my favourite teams take to the field. Instead I'm in the ...Read More

Why wouldn't you take a Tasmania road trip? I know it's sometimes seen as Australia's footnote, but really it's where the Australian landscape, animals and lovely people come together.

I'm not going ...Read More

Australia is home to the world's steepest railway line. There are a few caveats that I have to add of course: Australia is home to the steepest cable-driven funicular railway. The world is so awesome ...Read More

 I'm guilty of a traveller's worst sin - seeing more of other countries and cities than your own hometown. Not that Sydney's a town. But there really are tonnes of tourist attractions, naturally beau...Read More

Tasmania's Overland Track is not for the feint-hearted. It's 65 kilometres of hiking - sometimes it feels like we were just hiking uphill to go down and then up again. I know that nature doesn't reall...Read More

WARNING: The Overland Track is a serious undertaking, requiring well-prepared walkers with a good level of fitness, who understand the risks of walking in a remote alpine area. The weather can change...Read More

Let's take a detour from the US trips and head back to Australia for a visit to Sydney's Jenolan Caves. Mr M and I have just returned from a stiflingly humid fortnight in the motherland (yes, that's w...Read More

When you're trying to decide on a Blue Mountains Jenolan Caves tour to take, it can get a little tricky. For starters, the caves are quite a drive away from Sydney proper (about three hours). So once ...Read More

“I’d love to visit Australia but… I’m scared of all the killer animals there.”
A variation of this sentence has been uttered to me by many, many people since I started travelling at 16. It d...Read More

That's not my name!

 
"Can I have the chicken salad and a bottle of water please?"

"Sorry?"

"I just wanted to order the chicken salad. And a water."

*confused look* "...Read More