It doesn’t feel like we’ve been back in Sydney all that long (probably because we haven’t!) but it’s time for us to get moving again. We’re heading north again back to Europe. This trip will only be a short 5 or 6 weeks though – nothing like the massive 15 weeks we were here earlier … Read more
Istria in northern Croatia is a beautiful peninsula that juts into the Adriatic. With so much coastline and its dramatic hilly landscape, Istria has so much to offer travellers keen on experiencing the real Croatia. Here are 9 reasons to visit Istria, Croatia. Croatia is on everyone’s travel hitlist at the moment and it’s easy … Read more
Often seen as the symbol of Thailand, the Asian elephant is an important part of Thai life. But what about riding elephants in Thailand? Modern ecotourism frowns upon most elephant ‘sanctuaries’, but some are (much) better than others. Here’s how to tell a good elephant sanctuary from the bad. In Thailand, the elephant is held … Read more
Best known as a gateway town to Central Europe, Trieste is more than worth a visit in its own right. If you only have a couple of days to spare, here’s how to spend your 48 hours in Trieste, Italy. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your … Read more
Miami Beach. It’s crazy, it’s weird and it’s a whole lot of fun. But when you’re in need of a patty pick-me-up, here are three burger joints that will always deliver. They’re fast, they’re tasty and you won’t have to worry about their artisanal origins. It was our first time in Miami and we weren’t … Read more
Thailand is such a wonderful destination. Whether you’re here to work, to learn or to relax, this is one of those rare places with the capacity for all of it. Christina and I have been lucky enough this trip to do all three. Here’s what we got up to in the past week; a convention … Read more
Home of the pizza, Naples in our opinion has reached the pinnacle of dining excellence. However, this amazing part of Italy has more edible tricks up its sleeve than The Great Alfonse – famed food magician of the southwest.* Check out the best food to eat in Naples, Italy. *All references made here to magicians … Read more
We’re about to head off on our next trip – to beautiful Thailand. This is much more work related than the recent monster itinerary we just finished though. We’re going to a – the travel writers’ convention. To make sure we don’t miss Sydney too much while we’re away though, we’ve smashed a few of … Read more
Ghostly silent on the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz Island peers out of the mist. Stories and legends of this island and its jail make this one of the most visited national parks in the USA – and for good reason. Here’s how to get to Alcatraz and our guide to the world’s most famous prison. … Read more
Straddling the boundary between the Scottish Highlands and the lowlands, Loch Lomond’s rare beauty and sheer vastness draws many visitors to its shores. But once you’re there, what is there to do? Here’s our guide to what to see, do and eat in Loch Lomond. Loch Lomond is the largest loch in Scotland and also one of … Read more