Where to stay in Sydney – Little Albion Guest House, Surry Hills

Little Albion Guest House Review - Surry Hills boutique hotel

Tucked away snug in the maze of Surry Hills, Little Albion Guest House is as hidden as the many speakeasies and cafés of this hip Sydney suburb. This boutique hotel offers so much more than a bed for the night in a part of Sydney that’s always conspicuously lacked accommodation options. Surry Hills – arguably … Read more

5 tourist things to do in Sydney that locals love

Playing tourist in your own city is a lot of fun – especially with cities like Sydney. So if you’re a local or if you’re just visiting, here are our tips on exploring Sydney and getting the most out of the Harbour City. Getting to see your hometown from a tourist’s perspective is fascinating. And … Read more

Postcards from Byron Bay

I first visited Byron Bay over 10 years when we were backpacking down the east coast. Sitting on the most easterly point of Australia, Byron is the first place to see the sunrise in Australia. This small coastal community has really developed into a haven for those seeking escape. We’re pretty spontaneous travellers and as … Read more

How to have your Scone and eat it – where to stay and where to eat in Scone, NSW

There’s nothing like a local’s knowledge to get the best from a place. Here’s where to stay and where to eat in the little tucked away country town of Scone, New South Wales – the horse capital of Australia. Surrounded by the rolling hills of the Upper Hunter, the small rural community of Scone, NSW … Read more

What to do when you’ve only got 24 hours in Bondi

Everyone knows Bondi. It’s one of the most famous beaches in the world, and certainly one of the most beautiful too. But once you’ve taken in the sights, had a dip and brushed off the sand, what else is there to do? Here’s our guide to 24 hours in Bondi. A key element to life … Read more

The cruise that’s not a cruise – our voyage on the National Geographic Orion

Ever since our trip aboard the National Geographic Orion so many people have asked us about what it’s really like on a cruise and if we enjoyed it. The short answer is yes, we loved it. But you can’t really call the Orion a cruise. It’s a more like an expedition. Here’s what it’s really … Read more

The ultimate Hunter Valley experience

Millions of people visit Australia’s Hunter Valley wine region each year. It’s the 6th most visited place in the country – but do you know it like a local does? Our recent visit to the Hunter has given us a rare insight into the real Hunter Region. We recently spent 24 hours in the Hunter … Read more

By sea and by road – the ultimate Tasmanian driving holiday

From coastal highways and mountain tracks to dirt roads and isolated inland lake trails, a driving holiday through Tasmania is the perfect way to see this amazing island state of Australia. We went aboard the new Spirit of Tasmania to begin our ultimate Tasmanian driving holiday guide. Check out how we stay and play in … Read more

3 Sydney beaches only locals go to

Everyone’s heard of Bondi Beach and most people know about Coogee. But the beauty of Sydney’s geography and topography is that there are still hundreds of other beaches that are quieter and prettier. Like these Sydney beaches only locals go to. Bondi, Coogee and Bronte – the Big Three in terms of popular Sydney city … Read more