For many countries, tourism is a vital part of their economy, so it’s fantastic that so many of us want to travel and see the world. I personally believe that travelling is one of the best things anyone can do to broaden their horizons and to appreciate different cultures and ways of life. There is nothing wrong with being a tourist, and you can be any type of...
Last Updated: October 2026 Hue, Vietnam’s former imperial capital, is one of the country’s most fascinating historical destinations. Situated along the banks of the Perfume River in Central Vietnam, this beautiful city is famous for its magnificent Imperial City, ancient pagodas and elaborate royal tombs. Hue served as the capital of Vietnam under the...
Last Updated: October 2026 When our alarm went off at 4.30 am, we were both fast asleep. Waking up that early is always hard. But we managed to drag ourselves out of bed and met our tour guide outside the front of our hotel. We were off to catch the sunrise at the My Son Sanctuary, a set of ruins from the ancient Cham Kingdom, found a little over an hour outside of...
Last Updated: October 2026 Halong Bay is one of Vietnam’s most famous natural wonders, and it’s easy to see why. With thousands of towering limestone islands rising from emerald-green waters, it’s one of the most spectacular landscapes in Southeast Asia. But there’s one downside to its popularity: the crowds! Halong Bay attracts huge numbers...
Last Updated: October 2026 Some places are so easy to like. But I’m not going to lie, Hanoi is not one of them. After a very early wake-up call to catch our flight from Danang, we arrived in Hanoi to catch the first morning light. We were tired, cranky (well I was!) and quite sad after leaving Hoi An behind us. I had been told great things about Hanoi; but my first...
Last Updated: October 2026 Hoi An is one of the most beautiful towns in Vietnam, famous for its colourful lanterns, historic buildings, delicious food and charming riverside setting. Once a thriving trading port, its beautifully preserved Ancient Town is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the country’s most popular destinations. Normally, we’re...
Last Edited: October 2026 Ho Chi Minh City, still widely known as Saigon, is Vietnam’s largest city and one of the most exciting places to visit in Southeast Asia. With its chaotic streets, buzzing markets, delicious street food and fascinating history, it’s a city that certainly knows how to make an impression! Here, beautiful French colonial buildings...
As animal lovers, the highlights of any trip we take are our encounters with wildlife. Over the years we’ve been lucky enough to come across many different species of animals, birds and marine life on our travels. This has ranged from green turtles and monk seals in Hawaii to wild elephants in Sri Lanka. But we still have a long list of wildlife encounters on our...
Last Updated: October 2026 The Great Ocean Road is one of Australia’s most spectacular coastal drives and an absolute must-do when visiting Victoria. Stretching for approximately 243 kilometres along the state’s dramatic southern coastline, it’s a journey filled with breathtaking ocean views, beautiful beaches, lush rainforests and incredible rock...
Last Update: September 2026 Victoria might not have the tropical beaches of northern Australia, but what it lacks in palm trees and warm water, it certainly makes up for with dramatic coastal scenery. From the rugged coastline of the Great Ocean Road to the white sand and granite boulders of Wilsons Promontory and the colourful bathing boxes of the Mornington...