Looking for fun things to do in Auckland? We have you covered with the best places to eat, play and stay in New Zealand’s largest city and our old hometown. Although we now call Australia home we’ve both lived in Auckland for many years before…
Spend a day surrounded by nature and birdsong at this beautiful tract of native forest just minutes from central Wellington. The Zealandia Eco-Sanctuary is the ideal place to learn about New Zealand birds but this is a must-do for everyone visiting Wellington, not just the…
We’re regularly out trying new walking tracks and this Southern Gold Coast boardwalk and river trail is something many will enjoy. We walk it as part of a circuit that combines the boardwalk through the mangrove ecosystem, a touch of history walking across Queenslands oldest…
The Northern Explorer is one of the great journeys of New Zealand, an Auckland to Wellington train trip on the North Island’s main trunk line. Join us as we experience the scenery, service and serenity of train travel through this beautiful country. Despite having had…
There are so many fads and gadgets on the market. We narrow our summer essentials down to those absolute top performers that we use, love and are motivated to carry with us repeatedly on our travels. These are our most loved of 2019.
From the heritage city centre to its 4 world class wine districts, scenic beauty and a thriving food scene there’s no shortage of things to do in Adelaide. Come with us as we show you the best of the city and surrounds, where to eat,…
When someone mentions the Barossa Valley most will immediately think of the wineries and the big hearty award-winning reds that South Australia is famous for. While wine tasting is of course first and foremost on the list of things to do in the Barossa Valley…
Asakusa is a neighbourhood in the northeast of Tokyo city adjacent to the Sumida River. It’s known to visitors for the historic Senso-ji temple and spectacular views from the Tokyo Skytree but let’s take a deeper look at things to do in Asakusa. We’ve been…
Looking for fun and fabulous day trips from Brisbane. We have 25 top picks here from the beach to the rainforest, lakes and rivers, wildlife and adventure. Brisbane is a great city to both live and visit. It’s casual and laid back but there are…
Summer in Japan can be hot and humid, combine that with the city crowds, a lot of walking, getting around on public transport, minimal use of air conditioning and the rainy season and you might reasonably wonder if it’s a good idea to plan travel…
Hakone open air museum is a large well manicured sculpture park with a backdrop of the regions beautiful nature & an eclectic collection of art and artists. There were a couple of things we didn’t do on our first day trip to Hakone that I…
North Stradbroke Island, or Straddie to the locals. is located in Morton Bay and easily accessed from Brisbane. The first time we went I could believe we were only an hour from the central city yet already a world away. I can see why people…
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