Uganda may be more popular for its Gorilla trekking than for its wildlife safari but that doesn’t mean that you can’t do both. If you’re a wildlife and nature buff who loves a good safari, Uganda has plenty to offer, to keep you wanting more. Like most people, the main reason we visited Uganda was to view the majestic Gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest...
On the day after our lovely train ride aboard the West Coast Wilderness Railway, we took another exciting trip (there’s never time to be bored in Tasmania!). This time, we took a cruise along the Gordon River. The Gordon River is one of Tasmania’s most striking natural wonders, and a cruise along it is an absolute must-do while visiting Strahan. I was really...
Last Updated: October 2026 Victoria is full of hidden gems, and whenever we had the chance to escape Melbourne, we loved heading into the countryside to discover somewhere new. For the Australia Day long weekend, we decided to explore Glenrowan and the King Valley, a beautiful part of North East Victoria that we hadn’t spent much time in before. We booked a...
Last Updated: October 2026 Who doesn’t love a nice glass of Prosecco? For me, Prosecco brings back memories of summer, Italy, long lazy afternoons with girlfriends and sunny days spent sipping something cold and bubbly. Just hearing the word Prosecco puts a smile on my face! And I do love a good dry Prosecco. So, when we discovered that Victoria had its very...
We always knew we wanted to visit Machu Picchu while in Peru but there was one thing that we weren’t quite sure about. Should we do it the easy way and take the train, or should we do it the hard way and hike there? When people talked about hiking the Inca Trail, I always thought that it wasn’t for me. For starters, I’m not a fan of camping. I was only 23 years old...
In recent years, Cusco has become even more popular than it already was, this time because of Vinicunca, a magnificent geologic wonder. Also known as Rainbow Mountain or La Montana de Siete Colores, Vinicunca has taken Instagram by storm. Photos of Rainbow Mountain are everywhere, complete with shots of people posing with cheeky Alpacas at the top of this colourful...
At 3,270 metres (10,730 ft), the Colca Canyon or Cañon de Colca is the second deepest canyon in the world. But somehow, not many people have heard of it. It lives in the shadows of another famous grand canyon in Arizona that is actually only the 4th deepest one in the world! If you’re a keen hiker, Colca Canyon should be on your Peruvian bucket list. It’s a tough...
Last Updated: October 2026 One of the first things you’ll notice when exploring Bogotá is the impressive Cerro de Monserrate, a mountain rising high above the Colombian capital. With its beautiful white church perched at the summit, it’s one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks and offers some of the best panoramic views of Bogotá. At 3,152...
Last Updated: September 2026 Tayrona National Park was right at the top of our list of places to visit during our trip to Colombia. Located on the Caribbean coast, close to Santa Marta, Tayrona is famous for its beautiful beaches, lush jungle, hiking trails and abundant wildlife. But we weren’t just interested in spending the day relaxing on the beach. We wanted to...
Last Updated: October 2026 The Cocora Valley is one of Colombia’s most spectacular landscapes and an absolute must-visit when exploring the country’s beautiful Coffee Region. Famous for its towering wax palms, Colombia’s national tree, the valley is home to some of the tallest palm trees in the world, reaching heights of up to 60 metres. Seeing...