Travel

Americans are spoiled for choice when it comes to vacation destinations that showcase natural beauty. So much so that sometimes it's hard to decide exactly where to spend your precious time off. ...Read More

There are so many stunning spots to see Northern California wildflowers during the spring months, and in some places, into the summer. Don't think that you have to make a special trip to Southern Cali...Read More

There are lots of hiking trails that give you beautiful views across Pacifica and into Half Moon Bay, but if you're looking for a bit of a challenge to go along with it, you need to try the Montara Mo...Read More

After being cooped up during the winter months, you're going to want to spend some quality time in the warm spring sunshine. We have the perfect antidote to gloomy, grey skies and freezing temperature...Read More

California explodes into color from late February through to mid-May as wildflowers develop and bloom across the state. You might have seen a barrage of stunning flower field photographs plastered all...Read More

California's beautiful coastline means there are no shortage of Half Moon Bay hikes with gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean, beaches, and rugged cliffs.

What might surprise you, though, is that y...Read More

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 penin...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

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