The best places for wildlife encounters in Australia

This post was originally published on A Globe Well Travelled in 2017. I’m currently updating some older content with fresh information to keep us inspired while COVID-19 stops us from travelling! What’s the first thing you think of when you visualise Australia? My guess is that, aside from the freakin’ amazing beaches, it’s the...

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National Park rainforests + waterfalls: Mount Field road trip from Hobart

Known to Tassie locals as simply ‘National Park’, Mount Field is one of those places that has everything a nature lover could wish for. Just before Christmas, I ventured south to Tasmania to visit my family (for the first time in over a year as state borders had been closed for most of 2020!). After being stuck in our small apartment for months...

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One day in De Pijp: Amsterdam’s coolest neighbourhood

My last trip to Amsterdam involved staying outside of the tourist district in the trendy area of De Pijp. De Pijp has a reputation as being one of the coolest neighbourhoods to visit in this popular Dutch city. After spending a week there last winter, I’d say these rumours are right. De Pijp is oozing with those effortlessly cool vibes that can...

Jan 2021

A truly perfect weekend in Edinburgh

When travelling to Edinburgh, it’s likely that you’ll hear the sounds of bagpipes floating through the air. It’s the kind of place where Scottish experiences seem to happen frequently. Sightings of men in kilts is common as residents head to and from events within the city. The local haggis dish (with modern vegetarian options!) and locally made...

Jan 2021

A Christmas list worth wishing for: 10 ideas for experience gifts

It might be an unpopular opinion, but I’m personally not a fan of the Christmas gift-giving tradition. I used to love everything about Christmas. As a child, I would count down the days in anticipation. I loved the family get-togethers, setting up the Christmas tree, the festive foods, receiving and sending seasonal cards, and the exchange of...

Dec 2020

Hallstatt in winter: A fairytale town in the Austrian Alps

I visited Hallstatt at the very beginning of 2014, and I just realised that I’ve never written about it. That backpacking trip through Europe took me to a ton of amazing locations. Hallstatt stands out in my memory as one of the best places on our itinerary for travel photography, and I have to say, I was glad to have the chance to experience...

Dec 2020

Things to do at Lake Bohinj in winter

I think that Lake Bohinj is truly a hidden gem in the Julian Alps. Only 26km/16 mi away from its more popular neighbour Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj sits at the base of a grand valley right next to the stunning Triglav National Park. Though it doesn’t get the same level of visitors as Bled, it easily matches its natural beauty which makes it an even...

Nov 2020

The Slovenian coast: A day trip to Piran from Ljubljana

Not many people know that Slovenia actually has a tiny slice of coastline. It may only be 47km (29 mi) long, but Slovenia’s Adriatic coast holds some historic and pretty seaside towns. Piran is the most popular for tourists. Held by the Venetians for over 500 years, the town’s buildings reflect centuries of influence making it feel more like...

Nov 2020

See Stockholm’s best subway stations using just one ticket

This post was originally published on A Globe Well Travelled in 2016. I’m currently updating some older content with fresh information to keep us inspired while COVID-19 stops us from travelling!I finally found the perfect activity to satisfy both my own and my husband’s travel obsessions: a self-guided tour of the Stockholm subway.He has some nerdy...

Oct 2020

Ultimate guide to 48 hours in Copenhagen

This post was originally published on A Globe Well Travelled in 2016. I’m currently updating some older content with fresh information to keep us inspired while COVID-19 stops us from travelling! I enjoyed Copenhagen way more than I thought I would. It’s not that I thought I’d dislike the city – it’s just that I hadn’t originally...

Oct 2020