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...
Seeing the Komodo dragons had been on my bucket list for years, so when I started planning an Indonesian trip, visiting Komodo National Park was non-negotiable. Stunning beaches, crystal-clear water, colourful coral reefs, incredible hikes and rare wildlife. It sounded like absolute paradise, and I couldn’t wait to experience it all. Of course, our trip to...
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...
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...
Our ten-day safari through Tanzania and Kenya ended in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. There was one thing I knew we couldn’t miss while in Nairobi and that was a visit to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. I discovered this amazing wildlife charity through Facebook a few years ago and I always wanted to visit them one day, to see their amazing work firsthand. So, on our...
All good things must come to an end and sadly, we were coming to the end of our safari. Our last stop was Lake Nakuru for one night, before heading to Nairobi. Lake Nakuru is one of the Rift Valley soda lakes and is found almost halfway between the Maasai Mara and Nairobi, making it a very convenient stop. White rhinos by the lake It turned out to be the perfect last...
After spending two amazing days in the Northern part of the Serengeti National Park watching the animal from the Great Migration form a large group and then cross the river, we were quite keen to get to the Maasai Mara to see where they eventually end up. Giraffes It was a 3-hour drive from our migration camp to the border of Tanzania and Kenya. Once there, the...