The New York Times has released its ‘52 Places to Go In 2014’, and if you are undecided about where to go for your 2014 holiday, you might just get all the inspiration you need from this comprehensive and well thought out list. With a different destination for every week of the year, there really…
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What Would You Do with 24-Hours in Perth, Western Australia?
The cosmopolitan hub of Western Australia, Perth (and its surrounding areas) is quite simply one of the most perfect places on earth to spend a week or two at this time of the year. The sun shines, the birds sing, and everyone seems to move outdoors to enjoy the latest sporting events (we won’t mention…
Snap Shots of Western Australia
If you are heading to Australia for your annual break, you probably have a list as long as your arm of things to see and places to go, but it you haven’t added Western Australia to your itinerary, well, you are missing out on one of Australia’s best kept secrets! Don’t get me wrong, Sydney,…
Rottnest Island – A Windswept Wonder off the Western Coast of Australia
Nestling just 18 kilometres off the coast of Western Australia, Rottnest Island, often referred to as ‘Rotto’ by the locals, is an A-Class Reserve of exquisite natural beauty. Accessible by boat (Rottnest Express) from Fremantle, a hip and trendy port city on the outskirts of Perth, Rottnest Island has been a popular holiday destination with…
Western Australia – Ssh, it’s a Secret!
There is something truly extraordinary about Western Australia. A place I could quite easily call home, Western Australia is filled with friendly locals, breathtaking landscapes, beautiful cities, and rugged coastlines, and while I am keen to share my enthusiasm about this destination with other travellers, I love it so much, that I really don’t want…
5 Perfect Places to Picnic in 2012
There is nothing quite like enjoying a picnic with a loved one on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Alfresco dining in beautiful surroundings not only makes everything taste that much better, but it is a way to escape the routine of everyday life, turn off the TV, and get out there in the fresh air for…
Travelling Around the World and Back Again – A List of Places to Revisit
I am one of the lucky ones. I have already been around the world and while I didn’t quite manage it in 80 days like Phileas Fogg, I did manage to spend five months with my beloved hubby visiting beautiful countries, meeting new friends, trying new foods, and sampling plenty of new wines, so all…
Australia – Heading Down Under
For us Europeans, Australia is just about as far as we can go until we start coming back again, and as such, it remains a dream destination for many. A vast expanse of land surrounded by the Indian Ocean to the left and the Pacific Ocean to the right, Australia is big, beautiful and bountiful,…
Our Top 10 Cities – Part IV – Perth
This fourth part in Our Top 10 Cities takes us around the world to the home of breathtaking scenery, fine wines and all the Kangaroos you could possibly wish for! – Our Number 7 Top City goes to Perth, Australia. There are no two ways about it – I love Perth! A big city with a…
Australia – Heading Down Under for less
If you dream of visiting Australia then now is the perfect time to do so, with fantastic offers on trips to the west coast of Perth and Margaret River, and the southeastern coast of Melbourne and the Yarra Valley, your Australian adventure and a waltz with Matilda is now more accessible than ever before. While…