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...
Waiheke Island is Auckland’s most popular day trip, and for good reason. It offers stunning wine tastings, incredible beaches, delicious food, and adventure activities, all just a short ferry ride away. You can easily visit for a weekend if you have more time, but most visitors to Auckland only spend a day. There’s so much to do that you’ll wish for...
Nestled in the sparkling Hauraki Gulf, just a scenic 75-minute ferry ride from Auckland‘s Viaduct Harbour, Rotoroa Island is a little gem that’s equal parts history, adventure, and natural wonder. Once off-limits to the public for over a century as New Zealand’s first and longest-running Salvation Army alcohol and drug rehabilitation centre...
Ever since exploring the stunning Binna Burra section of Lamington National Park, I’ve been itching to visit the park’s lush Green Mountains section. While both areas are part of the same national park, visiting them in one weekend is quite a trek—so despite our best intentions, it took us a while to finally make it to O’Reilly’s. Life has a way of getting in the...
After having to cut our Everest Base Camp trek short due to a nasty bout of altitude sickness (thanks, thin air), we found ourselves with an unexpected extra week in Nepal. Changing our international flights wasn’t an option, so the question was—what now? Thankfully, our amazing trekking agency, Nepal Hiking Team, came to the rescue yet again. They suggested a side...
Let’s be honest — I’ve got some pretty wild dreams on my bucket list. And trekking to Everest Base Camp? That’s been right up there, screaming for attention for years. There’s just something magnetic about the Himalayas — the crisp air, the towering peaks, and of course, standing in the shadow of the legendary Mount Everest. Trekking along the Everest Base Camp Trek...
Ever since photos of it began flooding Instagram feeds all over the world, a hot air balloon flight in Cappadocia has become one of the world’s most popular travel experiences. Every morning, at sunrise, hundreds of hot air balloons float above Cappadocia’s unique, fairy-tale-like landscape. After taking part in the show recently, I totally understand the hype and...
The country town of Kingaroy is the largest town of the South Burnett wine region and that’s where we spent our Easter break this year. It’s three hours from Brisbane and two and a half hours from our home on the Sunshine Coast. If there is one thing we miss about Melbourne, it’s the city’s proximity to so many wineries. Compared to Victoria, there aren’t many wine...
We headed back to the Scenic Rim again over the Christmas holidays and while there, we decided to hike another one of the many peaks that the rim has to offer, Mount Greville. Mount Greville was a peak that I had on my hiking bucket list for two reasons. Firstly, every time we’ve visited the Moogerah Dam in the past, Mount Greville always looked so impressive, rising...