I love hiking in any season, however hiking in Spring is a favourite time of year for me, as I absolutely love seeing all of the beautiful wildflowers come into bloom. In Australia, there are so many varieties and they are all so different. I love the colours, the textures and the smells. And it…
The Australian outback offers travellers such beautiful landscapes, interesting animals and many hikes to explore the areas. South Australia is not an area of Australia I have spent a lot of time in and when a friend was getting married in the Adelaide Hills, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to explore the…
When I went on my first long-term round the world adventure, it was not long after multiple back operations. These back operations have left me with chronic back pain and I quickly learnt during my travels the need to look after myself and my back. It can be exhausting travelling with chronic pain, however over…
The Larapinta Trail is a 223 kilometre trail in the Northern Territory, Australia. It starts in Alice Springs and offers spectacular scenery of Central Australia. The track weaves along the MacDonnell Ranges and is (in my opinion) one of Australia’s most beautiful and historic hiking trails. I was fortunate to hike the highlights of the…
With tourism on the rise worldwide and people wanting to connect with nature and the outdoors, educating people on how to travel sustainably is paramount. Through education and awareness on how to act sustainably, only then, can the planet continue to be enjoyed by future generations. Specific to hiking and camping in national parks, the Leave…
The Spit Bridge to Manly hike is an iconic bush walk through Sydney’s middle harbour. It is the perfect microadventure that you can do over the weekend. You can complete the hike in either direction, however starting at Spit Bridge is the most popular, so you can finish your hike with a tasty meal in…
I have been dying to hike in the Royal National Park since moving to Sydney. Known for its jagged cliffs and incredible views, it was on the top of the list for our next hike, specifically the Coast Track. The Coast Track spans 28km and best completed over two days. We chose to hike from…
Vivid Sydney is definitely my favourite festival in Sydney. I love the lights, the events and the atmosphere and energy of Sydney. I wish it was a permanent fixture of Sydney. Having such psychedelic light displays and colour over the city would definitely make people smile more. What I love most about the festival is…
After almost 18 months of living in Sydney I have finally completed the iconic Bondi to Coogee walk. I have been wanting to do this walk since moving to Sydney, but there are so many adventures to be had in Sydney, that this one kept getting bumped off the list. And I wanted to wait…
If you are in Sydney, then a must do right now is to visit Salerno Gallery in Glebe and check out the beautiful images of the Tarkine. The Tarkine is a spectacular and very special part of Tasmania. I lived very close to this area growing up and remember visiting parts of the Tarkine when…
You’ve gotta love Sydney! It has beautiful parks, near perfect weather, a stunning harbour and beautiful beaches. And you don’t have to travel far to get to these beaches. In fact, you could even live next to the beach and work in the city – giving you the best of both worlds. Working professional by…
I love how travelling exposes you to many situations you cannot experience in your own country, simply because the rules and regulations are different, along with the culture. So when we had our money stolen from our bank accounts via the ATM’s in Panama (read the ordeal here ), we found out the hard (and…
Wow! Every turn offers a spectacular view. Completely magical and absolutely stunning are my thoughts of the Blue Mountains. And the best thing is – they are so accessible from Sydney, either by train or driving. Since moving up to Sydney, I have been waiting to explore this part of New South Wales and I…
A great day out in Sydney is a visit to Cockatoo Island. Cockatoo Island is the perfect mix of history and beautiful scenery. Situated in Sydney Harbour, at the entrance of the Parramatta Rive and only a 10-minute ferry ride from Darling Harbour, it is definitely of one Sydney’s most accessible and free tourist destinations.…
Another weekend and another adventure out on the humble Excentrique. This time we were able to enjoy an overnight expedition. After stocking up on fresh fish at the Sydney Fish Market, we set sail early Saturday morning with our destination being the Broken Bay area. I had never ventured out of Sydney Harbour, so I…
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