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5 Best Places to Visit in Western Australia

5 Best Places to Visit in Western Australia

Whether you want to experience stunning beaches, clear turquoise waters or playful marine wildlife, those sun-seekers looking for an ocean holiday, will find it all on Australia’s West coast.

15/11/2013

10 Non-Touristy Things to Do in Paris

10 Non-Touristy Things to Do in Paris

So you’ve gone up the Eiffel Tower, you’ve seen the Mona Lisa in the Louvre, and you’ve heard the bells of Notre Dame. You’ve seen everything there is to see right?

11/11/2013

Top 8 Things to Do in Hobart

Top 8 Things to Do in Hobart

Tasmania’s capital city, Hobart, is a delightful small city situated on the banks of the Derwent River with a rich and colourful history.

06/11/2013

Best Place to Spot a Tasmanian Devil in Australia

Best Place to Spot a Tasmanian Devil in Australia

When you think of the name Tasmanian Devil, you might think up images of ‘Taz’, the Warner Brothers cartoon character, who had a habit of causing destruction in a whirlwind of crazy antics.

06/11/2013

Ideas for 12 months of Budget Travel around Europe

Ideas for 12 months of Budget Travel around Europe

Backpacking around Europe sees many travellers working to save up thousands to purchase interailing passes and take a few months out to travel the continent.

31/10/2013

Famous Film Locations to Visit in New York City!

Famous Film Locations to Visit in New York City!

New York, a city used in many Hollywood films to encapsulate a true sense of America.

30/10/2013

Share Your Summer Camp Experiences

Share Your Summer Camp Experiences

We are very interested in hearing from people who would like to write about summer camp and share your feedback, reviews, experiences and recommendation for our website. Please read on for more information.

25/10/2013

Top Tips for Visiting Magnetic Island

Top Tips for Visiting Magnetic Island

Every so often when travelling you will come across a place that you fall in love with. It may not be the best or prettiest, most historical or significant place you have visited but despite all that something clicks in you and you form a bond with that location.

21/10/2013

Best Festive Christmas City Breaks Around the World

Best Festive Christmas City Breaks Around the World

As the holidays are vastly approaching, were all looking for somewhere magical to spend it!

15/10/2013

Top Reasons to Explore New Zealand by Campervan

Top Reasons to Explore New Zealand by Campervan

When it comes getting back to nature and exploring New Zealand’s great outdoors should you use a campervan, stay at a hotel or pitch a tent? If you are looking to stay dry and warm in the cold nights at the foot of the Remarkables, caravanning has the edge, but it does depend on what you are looking for.

26/09/2013

10 Tips For Surviving The Full Moon Party In Thailand

10 Tips For Surviving The Full Moon Party In Thailand

Every month around 10,000 - 30,000 travellers descend upon island of Koh Phangan in southern Thailand for the infamous full moon party. A night full of dancing, neon and scandal.

16/09/2013

3 Things to Consider before Moving to in Ireland

3 Things to Consider before Moving to in Ireland

Are you currently thinking about taking time out to do something different from your normal life / routine? Are you open to living in a new country / culture?

15/09/2013

5 Incredible Trips to Do in Your Lifetime

5 Incredible Trips to Do in Your Lifetime

Traveling is what life's made of, is there anything better?

11/09/2013

Top 5 Things to Do in Marmaris, Turkey

Top 5 Things to Do in Marmaris, Turkey

While Marmaris is renowned as the nightlife capital of Turkey’s Turquoise coast, it’s a resort with an awful lot more going for it than cocktails and clubs.

30/08/2013

Top 5 Tourist Attractions in Paris

Top 5 Tourist Attractions in Paris

Are you planning to travel to Paris for the first time? Great decision!

23/08/2013

Best Places to Visit in Rome

Best Places to Visit in Rome

Have you ever visited a country you’ve never been to before, yet as soon as you arrive, feel like you’re home? That’s how our featured travel writer Sally Taylor feels about Rome.

19/08/2013

Sydney vs Melbourne: Which is Better?

Sydney vs Melbourne: Which is Better?

If you're a lover of big city life and are looking to either relocate or travel in Australia then you probably share the dilemma that many travellers do of deciding which is best - Sydney or Melbourne.

19/08/2013

New Zealand South Island: Scenic Locations to Visit by Car

New Zealand South Island: Scenic Locations to Visit by Car

In New Zealand, the roads are good and the traffic is light. This makes driving easy and fun, and with a car, bike or campervan, visitors can see all the great sights on South Island.

18/08/2013

Top 10 Scenic Destinations in New South Wales, Australia

Top 10 Scenic Destinations in New South Wales, Australia

With a huge population, New South Wales might not seem like a scenic destination from the surface – with the exception of pretty skyline snaps.

18/08/2013

The Best Cycling Trails around Australia and New Zealand

The Best Cycling Trails around Australia and New Zealand

With so much open space, one can see why travellers from around the world come to Australia and New Zealand to pedal the open roads and trails that cross the country; in some places, you can cycle all day and have nothing in your way except the warm sun.

18/08/2013

Best Microbreweries in Australia

Best Microbreweries in Australia

With its warm, dry climate much of the year, it is no surprise Australian culture has a strong attachment to good beer.

18/08/2013

Best Places to Go Skiing in New Zealand

Best Places to Go Skiing in New Zealand

If you love skiing and love campervan road trips, then New Zealand should be at the top of your list.

18/08/2013

10 Best Things to Do in Cape Town During Summer

10 Best Things to Do in Cape Town During Summer

Cape Town is one of the most spectacular cities in the world and although this is a year round destination, visting during summer is extra special.

08/08/2013

The Ultimate Africa Travel Bucket List

The Ultimate Africa Travel Bucket List

East and Southern Africa – famed for its panoramic landscapes and myriad of wildlife. It is said that once you see the sunset over the great African plains, you will never want to leave and, for me, nothing could be more true.

07/08/2013

Top 7 Extreme Sporting Activities for Tourists in New Zealand

Top 7 Extreme Sporting Activities for Tourists in New Zealand

Adventure sports and New Zealand are synonymous – in fact, the country is the de facto adventure sports capital of the world.

07/08/2013

Best Road Trips to Take in Australia

Best Road Trips to Take in Australia

One of the best experiences you can have in Australia is taking a road trip.  A country with quite a bit of wide open space, driving is sometimes one of the only ways to get to certain spots. 

06/08/2013

Top 5 Highlights of Tasmania

Top 5 Highlights of Tasmania

Did you know that one of Australia’s six states is actually an island?

06/08/2013

Best Wine Vinyards to Visit in New Zealand

Best Wine Vinyards to Visit in New Zealand

New Zealand has over 500 wine producers, spread across 10 wine-growing regions that literally span the entire length and width of the country.

06/08/2013

Salkantay Trek Packing List

Salkantay Trek Packing List

When you think of Peru, you might naturally think of Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail and rightly so.

28/07/2013

Top Destinations in South America for Food-Loving Volunteers

Top Destinations in South America for Food-Loving Volunteers

If you’re an altruistic foodie, you’re probably looking for the perfect destination to volunteer - somewhere with incredible opportunities to make a difference where you can still enjoy delicious food!

20/07/2013