If you’re a seasoned traveller you’ve probably got packing down pat. However we may sometimes fall into our usual routine and not realize there might be ways to pack smarter. So whether you’re the organisational queen or king, you might just find some of these tips...

Maybe I’m biased but I would rather spend my money on exploring the world.  If you ask me the top three reasons why I like travelling, I’d say: it opens my mind, I get to meet many interesting people and it makes me happy! And here’s some more reasons why travelling...

So you’re about to embark on your next adventure. Of course you’d like to take lots of photos to document your travel and relive those precious memories. But sometimes it’s hard to take that perfect shot, especially when it’s just you and that breathtaking view. Thank...

One of the reasons we travel is to experience a different culture, especially the food. It’s enriching and opens our eyes to a whole new world. Check out some of the world’s delicacies enjoyed by many. And if you’re the adventurous type then you might just be up for a...

Change your perspective on life..... In 2014 I visited Africa for the first time, specifically Kenya where I had just under three weeks of traveling. Before I went, a couple of people said to me, “Africa will change you. You’ll feel different.” I really wondered about...

Thinking of buying prescription glasses overseas? Here are my personal tips On a recent trip to Vietnam I arranged to have prescription glasses made and thought I would share the experience with you. Back in February 2015  I had my eyes tested in Melbourne as the...

TRAVEL SOLO – BUT NO NEED TO GO IT ALONE More and more adults are travelling the world each year. In fact a recent study by Visa found that around 24% of trips undertaken last year were people travelling solo. That's 10% up on 2014. But there are still many more who...

International travel is riddled with social situations that put introverts on edge – from the chatty passenger on the plane, to group walking tours, and dinners served with a hefty side dish of small talk. Far too often introversion is lumped together with adjectives...

Nothing wears down on a traveller’s joy quite like luggage problems. Hoisting unruly duffle bags through airports, wearing the same outfit for weeks while the airline tries to locate your lost luggage, juggling multiple suitcases as you flit from one hotel to the next...

What would you do if you didn’t have to lug your bagged from one hotel to another? How would you feel if someone offered you no layovers, no crowded trains, or indecipherable bus schedule? What if your personal driver was a sea captain, and always greeted you with a...