Crossing the Cook Strait in Style – Kaitaki Plus Lounge Review
byAfter a long, but ridiculously beautiful, drive across the South Island I was ready for a break. The 3-hour+ ferry crossing of the Cook Strait provided just…
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Wings over Wanaka, New Zealand – Classic Flights Review
byConfession time. I’m an aeroplane nerd and not just a little one. I have alluded to this over the years with posts on visiting…
5 Things to do in Queenstown that aren’t Extreme
byFrom jumping out of planes to falling off of bridges, Queenstown is where extreme sports fans go to play. But what if you like…
A Stunning Day to Milford Sound with Real Journeys
byA visit to New Zealand’s south island isn’t complete without seeing the incredibly stunning Milford Sound. For me, this almost didn’t happen. Thankfully the clouds parted…
5 Things You didn’t do in San Francisco (but should)
bySan Francisco is full of must-see sights like the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz but also has its share of tourist traps. On your…
5 Uniquely Odd Seattle Sights
byFrom a distance, this tech savvy and aerospace engineering city looks polished and straight. Look a little deeper and you will find some seriously…
The Craft Beer Down Here with Dave’s Brewery Tours
byMention “Foster’s” in Australia and you are guaranteed a look of disgust. This shouldn’t come as a surprise. Big beer brands around the globe…
Sydney in a Half Day – Bonza Bike Tours Review
byWith my limited time in Sydney, I was searching for a quick way to cover as much of the city as possible. Not only…
Canberra or Canboring? Let’s Find out.
byAustralia’s capital city was described to me as many things. Exciting wasn’t one of them. Dull, boring, and cold or any combination of those…
5 Reasons to Visit Rhodes and why I will be Back
byWhen planning a trip to the incredible Greek islands, Rhodes isn’t usually one of the first places travellers think of – and it’s a…
A Photo Walk Through Hosier Lane – Melbourne’s Public Art Exhibition
byCurious what a walk through Hosier Lane, Melbourne’s mural alley, is like? Read on! Possibly Melbourne’s worst kept secret, Hosier Lane gets its share of…
A Big Day Out Touring The Great Ocean Road
byOf all of Australia’s natural beauty and recognizable landmarks, touring the Great Ocean Road was what I was looking forward to most. Sure, hugging a kangaroo…
Craft Brew & Didgeridoos – Touring the Fleurieu Peninsula
byWhile falling in love with Adelaide I had the opportunity for a day touring the Fleurieu Peninsula – home to excellent craft breweries and plenty…
Falling in love with Adelaide and why you Shouldn’t Skip it
byI won’t go as far as saying I had low expectations for Adelaide but will say I had no expectations. After setting foot on Australian…
A Photo Walk Through Oia – Santorini’s Postcard Perfect Town
byPerched on the western edge of volcanic island of Santorini you will find Oia. Beautifully stunning Oia. It’s white buildings with blue accents have become…
3 Days in Santorini – What to See, Do, and Eat
byFor a tiny island, Santorini sure packs a lot in. From red and black beaches to white and blue buildings, and a preserved settlement…
Ubud Paradise – Villa Sabandari Review
byResearch Ubud on the interwebs and you’re presented with beautiful imagery of green jungle, rice fields, and playful monkeys. What you don’t see is the…
Trying Kopi Luwak in Bali – Natures Coffee Filter
byYou call yourself a coffee lover? Do you love it enough to try a cup from beans that were “processed” through a cute little…
5 Things to do in Vienna that don’t Include a Museum
byVienna is home to over 100 museums making it one of the most culture-packed cities in Europe. It also gives it a bit of a boring stigma….
A Photo Walk Through the Rice Fields of Ubud
by“Yo, what’s down there?” I continued my climb back up the Tegalalang Rice Terrace not knowing this dumb question was directed at me. “Bro! What’s…
Getting Fresh & Local at the Balinese Farm Cooking School
byI’ve been very lucky to take some seriously great cooking classes around the world. From Turkey to Thailand and Osaka to Kuala Lumpur, there…
Monkey See – A Photo Walk through Ubud’s Monkey Forest
byRelaxing wasn’t the only thing on my Ubud agenda. Between tea time at Villa Sabandari and strolling through the rice terraces, I went to…
Bali Break – Kana Kuta Hotel Review
byTucked away from the crowded streets of Kuta is the friendliest oasis I have ever encountered – The Kana Kuta Hotel . This was my Bali…
72 hours in Singapore – What to See, Eat, and Drink
by3 days may not seem like a lot to explore a new country but when you’re talking about a tiny nation like Singapore, it’s plenty. To ensure…
Why Singapore has the Best Airport in the World
bySince 1999 Singapore has held the title of the best airport in the world 6 times. It currently holds this title with consecutive years at…