A question every travel blogger gets asked is ‘where is your favourite place?’ And I’m sure every one of them replies ‘it’s too hard to choose.’ Because, seriously, who can choose between the crumbling, pastel-coloured buildings of Cuba or the chaotic, incense-scented streets of India? Pick between the celestial waterfalls of Iceland or the mystical cliffs … Read more
Sydney gives great cake so I’ve put together this delicious journey, from the airport to the Central Business District, via the city’s best cake shops. No matter what Sydney suburb you find yourself in, this guide will have your cake cravings covered! Waterloo Top Cake: Cronuts and Donuts at Devon On Danks First up on our … Read more
It’s not hard to have a great day out in Sydney, in fact, the hard bit is narrowing down what to do if you’ve only got 1 day to play with. So when PARKROYAL Darling Harbour challenged me to experience the Ultimate Day Out in Sydney I readily accepted. They’ve created a clever day planner which … Read more
When travelling from Australia to the UK (or vice versa) one of my favourite airports to transit through is Hong Kong International. I know Singapore Changi Airport gets a lot of love in the industry but for me Hong Kong Airport has far better shops, lounges and phone charging capabilities for those of us flying … Read more
Visiting a place you no longer call home can cause all sorts of turmoil. I’ve been back to the UK twice since moving to Australia and each time the trip has been like churning a cauldron of mixed emotions. The things that were once familiar now feel strange, seeing the people you’ve been missing from … Read more
You may think I’m mad but while many people would get excited about the extensive champagne, wine and cocktails available in business class, one of the best bits about first and business class travel for me is getting to enjoy a large, warm mug of freshly made tea at 35,000 feet. (You can take the … Read more
‘How do you make money from travel blogging?’ must be the question I am asked most, both online and in person. And I get it. If I wasn’t a blogger I’d want to know how they make a living too! It all looks so easy or, in some cases, a little (dare I say it?) … Read more
Noumea plays little tricks on your mind. It looks like a tropical island in the South Pacific but sounds and smells just like a town in rural France. In short, it’s rather delightful! Noumea is a popular stop for cruise ships in the South Pacific and even with just 1 day in port you can get … Read more
There was a lot I didn’t know about cruising before our trip onboard the Carnival Legend but I picked up a few tips and tricks during our 10 days sailing the South Pacific that I’d like to share with you. Things to know about South Pacific Cruises Bring Cash The cruise ship runs a cashless … Read more
There are no prizes for guessing how Yejele ‘Turquoise’ Beach got its name. Maré was the least commercial of the 4 islands in New Caledonia we visited on our South Pacific Cruise with Carnival Legend, yet its waters were the most alluring. Maré is a raised coral atoll with a population of approximately 6,900 people, mainly of … Read more