Montville is one of our favourite places to escape to in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Just a short drive from the coast, this small mountain village has beautiful views, rainforest walks, quirky shops, cafés, galleries and plenty of places to slow down and enjoy the scenery. We’ve visited Montville many times over the years, whether for a wander through the...
I don’t know why, but as much as I love Sydney, years always seem to pass between my visits to this beautiful city. Sydney was actually the reason I wanted to move to Australia in the first place. In my early twenties, I had pictures of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge all over my bedroom walls, dreaming of the day I would finally see them for myself. As soon...
It wasn’t my first visit to the French capital. I was born and bred in France, after all. However, it took me five visits to finally fall madly in love with Paris. I have always liked Paris. I mean, what’s not to like? The architecture is breathtaking, the food is delicious and there is so much to see and do that, even after five visits, I still have places on my...
When my April flight to Paris via Qatar was cancelled, finding another way to visit my family without selling a kidney became a real challenge! Eventually I found an affordable flight from Brisbane with EVA Air via Taipei. There was just one catch… Simon wasn’t coming. It was going to be my first solo trip in over 17 years. I’ll admit, I was a...
Wallabies and kangaroos on the beach at sunrise… even after 20 years in Australia and more kangaroo sightings than I could possibly count, this was still something I had always wanted to see. It took me years to finally make it to Cape Hillsborough. But was it actually worth the trip? We had a long weekend and, as usual for us, long weekend = exploring somewhere new...
Last Update: October 2026 Komodo National Park was one of the absolute highlights of our trip to Indonesia. Famous for its enormous Komodo dragons, this spectacular national park is also home to pristine beaches, dramatic volcanic islands, colourful coral reefs and some of the most incredible marine life we’ve ever encountered. We spent three days and two...
After four wonderful days on Gili Air, we transferred to Gili Meno for a two-night stay. We had absolutely loved Gili Air and had heard Gili Meno was just as incredible for turtle spotting and snorkeling but only even quieter, which suited us perfectly. Nicknamed the “honeymoon island”, Gili Meno is especially popular with couples looking for a slower, more peaceful...
On our recent trip to Indonesia, we wanted to explore somewhere we hadn’t been before. We’d visited Bali a couple of times years ago, but lately all we seemed to hear was how busy it had become and how much it had changed. Lombok appealed to us far more. It had always been on the list, and with quick and affordable direct flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Bali...
Last Update: October 2026 While planning our North Island road trip from Tongariro National Park back to Auckland, we were looking for somewhere to break up the journey. That’s when we came across Raglan, a laid-back little surf town on the west coast. That’s how we stumbled upon Raglan, a tiny, laid-back town on the west coast of the North Island. I...
Last Edited : September 2026 Nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island, Rotorua is a captivating small-town bursting with incredible experiences. From bubbling geothermal parks and steaming hot springs to rich Māori cultural encounters, towering ancient redwoods, and heart-pounding adrenaline adventures, there’s truly something for everyone here...