After a day in Tarangire National Park, we woke up bright and early to catch the sunrise. We only had a day in Tarangire so sadly it was time to leave the park and head to our next destination, the Ngorongoro Crater in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The Ngorongoro Crater The Ngorongoro Crater was the second stop on our safari, and we were looking forward to it as...
In early 2019, we were lucky to spend a couple of months travelling through Africa. We absolutely loved our time there and loved every country we visited. We were so sad to leave, and we vowed to return to see more of what has now become our favourite continent. Tarangire National Park is heaven for elephants So back in February 2020, we booked another safari to...
Last Updated: October 2026 If there’s one place in Queensland that I would recommend for whale watching, it’s Hervey Bay. In fact, I honestly believe it’s one of the best places in Australia to see these magnificent creatures in the wild. We’ve had some incredible whale encounters here, and it’s an experience I never get tired of! But...
Last Updated: October 2026 When you think of Queensland, you probably picture tropical beaches, lush rainforests and year-round sunshine. But head inland to Stanthorpe and the Granite Belt, and you’ll discover a completely different side of the Sunshine State. Located around 2.5 hours southwest of Brisbane, this beautiful region is known for its award-winning...
Last Update: October 2026 We recently hiked the Coomera Circuit in the Lamington National Park and boy was it worth it! It had been a long time since we did a long and strenuous hike. I seem to recall our last long hike was the multi-day Salkantay Trek in Peru, way back in September 2019! I can’t believe it’s been that long, but I suppose breaking a leg and being...
Last Update: October 2026 Just a two-hour drive from Sydney, the Hunter Valley is a popular weekend getaway for Sydneysiders. It’s also very popular with wine lovers from all over the country and from around the world. The Hunter Valley’s main drawcard is, of course, its vast array of wineries and their exquisite wines; but the valley offers much more than just wine...
Last Update: October 2026 Well, we’ve finally made it to the Hunter Valley! As wine lovers, we’ve been slowly making our way through the Australian wine regions and we’d had the Hunter Valley high on our list for a while, waiting to be ticked off. On our way up to Queensland, we finally got a chance to check it out and we were certainly not disappointed. As we’d...
Last Updated: October 2026 After almost a year without travelling, we were desperate to get back on the road. So when Victoria finally lifted its travel restrictions in 2020, we wasted absolutely no time. In fact, we left Melbourne at 6 am, just six hours and one minute after restrictions ended! Yes, we were that desperate for a getaway! Our destination was...
Last Updated: October 2026 Just an hour’s drive from Melbourne, the Macedon Ranges is one of Victoria’s loveliest destinations for a weekend getaway. With charming historic villages, beautiful gardens, scenic hiking trails and excellent cool-climate wineries, there’s plenty to discover in this picturesque region. We spent many weekends exploring the...
Set against the backdrop of the Rwenzori Mountains, the Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s second-largest and most popular game reserve. It is one of the two most popular tourist destinations in the country, alongside the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Elephants at the Queen Elizabeth National Park The Queen Elizabeth National Park’s diverse ecosystem includes...