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Freedom Beach is Phuket’s Best Kept Secret
It’s always exciting to make a little discovery on your travels. It’s the thrill of getting off the beaten path, it’s being in the ‘know’ about something, others don’t. One such place in Phuket is Freedom Beach. In fact, I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that Freedom Beach is Phuket’s best kept secret. It’s a secret as it doesn’t seem to be on the average tourists radar. Freedom beach ticks all the boxes for that dreamy paradise feel. There’s the tropical palm trees framing the beach, pristine sand and lots of marine life swimming in crystal clear waters. Whilst it does see tourists visiting the…
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Discover What to See and Do in Adelaide
This was my first trip to Adelaide and I will admit that I didn’t know a lot about this city. In fact I knew two things about Adelaide. One was the Barossa Valley and the other was the Grand Prix (until Melbourne stole it). Actually come to think of it, I remember reading once, that Adelaide was once called the city of churches. Not because there happens to be a lot of them, but because there are many religions that co-exist in Adelaide. Now, as I was a first time visitor to Adelaide, I began digging around the internet to see what I could actually see and do in…
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50 Things To See and Do In Geelong
About Geelong Geelong is my hometown, so I can safely say that this is an in-depth locals guide to the city. I have picked the best things to see and do in Geelong. In fact the list started with 50 things to see and do in Geelong, but the list just kept growing. Geelong is a lovely waterfront city with a unique town-like appeal. Spend a few days exploring the city itself and you will discover some little hidden gems. Geelong has come a long way over the last 20 years, the result is a magnificent waterfront that continues to evolve as tourism is on the rise. During the…
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A Unique Stay at Hotel Astoria in Kotor
Recently I was fortunate to visit the amazing country of Montenegro. I based myself in both Herceg Novi and Kotor and whilst I was in Kotor, I stayed at the 4 star boutique Hotel Astoria. I really liked this hotel and if you are after something different, then you will be assured of a unique stay at Hotel Astoria. The Hotel Astoria is located right inside the city walls, so you are right in amongst the action of Kotor. The old town is a very popular destination for tourists, with many cruise ships parking in the harbour so passengers can explore the town. Kotor’s old town is a UNESCO world…
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The Grounds of Alexandria
If you get the chance to visit Sydney, then one place you should make a bee line for is The Grounds of Alexandria or otherwise simply known as ‘the grounds’. The Grounds really is a magnificent place to explore, offering amazing food options in an equally impressive garden setting. After my recent visit, this place is now my absolute favourite place in Sydney. The philosophy at the Grounds is simple ‘from paddock to plate’ and you can’t get any fresher than that. Serving wholesome, organic food, in such atmospheric surrounds, you’ll easily find that you could spend a few hours eating and wandering about. My first impressions when I…
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Sending Postcards from Montenegro
I’ve always wanted to send a few postcards from Montenegro. I had been longing to visit this country ever since I received some postcards from a good friend who had grown up there. I loved looking over this friend’s photos from what seemed to be her endless summer holidays. I was wishing I could visit those beaches along the Adriatic sea, the magnificent fiords and the impressive scenery of the National Parks. So with a few post cards in my hand, I set about turning this dream to see Montenegro into a reality. Montenegro Montenegro is a beautiful country that is located in Eastern Europe and shares it’s borders with…
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Drinking a Singapore Sling in Singapore
A visit to Singapore really isn’t complete without ticking this item off your bucket list. The quintessential Singaporean experience is drinking a Singapore Sling in Singapore. Now you can’t just have a Singapore sling at any establishment, you need to go to the place that invented it – Raffles Hotel. Tourists come in droves to the magnificent Raffles Hotel to sample this delightful beverage and I too was no exception. Over the years, I’ve heard much about this famous Singapore Sling (mainly stories of inebriation) and I’ll admit to never having tried one. So since I was in Singapore, I thought what better place to try one than where it…
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Must Visit Cafes in Byron Bay
Must visit cafes in Byron Bay Folk This little hidden treasure is just a short stroll out of town. Don’t be fooled by the fact it is located in a caravan park, make the trek out there as Folk is unique. Set right on the corner of the park entrance, Folk manages to create a tranquil space with it’s lovely treed outdoor areas. Folk concentrates on vegetarian, vegan, gluten free dishes and makes healthy stuff mighty tasty. Coffees, teas, chai and hot chocolates all step out of the box with amazing presentation. A chilled out indie vibe rounds this place off nicely. Where: Located at the Discovery Caravan Park, Byron Bay…
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Gardens By The Bay – A World Wonder
Gardens by the Bay is one of Singapore’s most visited tourist attraction and indeed this was one place I was really excited about visiting. Having seen many photos of these spectacular gardens, I had became quite fascinated by it’s imposing and futuristic look. So much so that it became the sole reason I was visiting Singapore. Gardens by the Bay opened in 2011 and is set over 101 hectares of spectacular plant life, parks, water features and the futuristic vertical gardens. The most popular being the colourful SuperTree gardens, Flower Dome, Cloud forest and the OCBC Skyway. Your entry ticket covers the whole grounds including the super tree grove, but if…
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A Day Trip to Mostar
A little while back I took a day trip to Mostar. I had wanted to visit Mostar for quite sometime and being so close in Croatia, I thought it’s a now or never time to tick this off my bucket list. Mostar is a little picturesque town in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The old town centre gives you an idea of what Mostar would have been like centuries ago. At the heart of the old town is the main tourist attraction – a single arched stone bridge, called ‘Stari Most’. This historic bridge is the subject of many beautiful photographs, paintings and a platform for an age old diving tradition by…
