5 ways to celebrate the 4th of July!

There are many destinations that are great to visit with others, whether it be family, friends or a partner. But that doesn’t mean that a solo trip needs to be an inferior experience. Solo travel is great for all sorts of reasons, and it’s even better when you’re visiting places that cater to lone rangers. […]

Australia may look small on the map, but it's actually a very large and diverse country. With six states, two territories and five major cities (plus several smaller ones), deciding where to go and what to do while you're in Australia can be tricky. That's why we're here to break it down for you and […]

Japan is a popular travel destination for people from all around the globe. Year-round, it offers incredible food, beautiful natural scenery, plenty of history as well as a rich and diverse contemporary culture. Throughout the year, there are all sorts of specific reasons to visit Japan, from cherry blossom season in the spring to the […]

Growing up, my Easters were filled with hot cross buns, chocolate bunnies, marshmallow Peeps and hard-boiled eggs (usually for painting rather than eating). Once I came to Australia, Cadbury creme eggs made their way into what I consider a customary Easter treat. A new addition, sure, but not very "exotic". While it may seem that […]

In many travel destinations, good, cheap and accessible food is easy to find. But in other spots, that’s not the case.  Perhaps you’re travelling in a remote location without many shops or restaurants. Maybe you’re stuck with an hours-long layover in a barren airport terminal. Or maybe you just can’t be bothered trekking all around […]

If you’re a backpacker, you know the importance of a good deal. The ultimate goal for most budget travellers is to have the longest holiday possible for the lowest price, which is much easier in certain parts of the world than others.  The other goal is typically to get the most value for your money […]