11 Sydney harbourside cafés locals love
There are so many little tucked-away spots all around the Sydney Harbour shoreline, but finding the one with a good café in it is worth its weight in avo on … Read more
Travel
We haven’t been everywhere, but we’re working on it! We did the whole back-packing thing a while ago, so now we like to travel a little more comfortably. Read on for travel tips and stories of Europe, America, Asia, Africa and Australia and the South Pacific… so far!
The best way to see the Blue Lagoon, Iceland
The Blue Lagoon on Iceland’s southwestern tip is the most visited tourist spot in the country. The blue glimmer of its waters makes it one of the 25 Wonders of … Read more
Escape from Tokyo – why Japan is so much more than its cities
From funny little wasabi farms to ancient feudal castles, getting out of the big cities in Japan shows you a completely different side to the country. Japan is its own … Read more
How to get to France from Italy – exploring the Riviera by train
Imagine the romance of train travel coupled with the sights of the Italian and French Riviera going past your window. This train journey from Genoa to Nice has to be … Read more
Travel insider – how to use Japanese onsen like a local
Japanese onsen – the famous natural hot spring-fed baths scattered throughout Japan – are a huge part of the culture. As a visitor, it’s important to know what to do … Read more
Q Station Retreat, Manly – the bush getaway in the city
An abandoned quarantine station doesn’t sound like the ideal Sydney getaway, but when the NSW national parks, the National Heritage, a new top-class exec chef and an international hotel group … Read more
Where to stay in Broome, Western Australia – Bali Hai Resort and Spa
Broome is one of the most isolated coastal towns in Australia. It’s also the gateway to Western Australia’s fascinating Kimberley Region. But the question is where to stay in Broome? … Read more
Postcards from the National Geographic Orion in the Kimberley
Exploring the Kimberley Region with National Geographic is one of our all-time travel highlights. The beauty, grandeur and sheer inimitability of the Kimberley coupled with the intrepid spirit of National … 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 … Read more
How to take photos from a plane window – our top 10 tips
Everyone loves that shot of a city disappearing out the plane window, but it isn’t as easy as it looks to take these shots. Here are our top tips on … Read more