As a meandering, mostly self-guided, traveller, I like to let the road lead me the way; from discovering local secrets and amazing local food to unwaveringly warm hospitality from the locals who know the area the most intimately. I enjoy bringing my discoveries to the web through my blog, and sharing the deep insights that […]
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South Australia was voted by Lonely Planet as Number 6 in its Top 10 regions in the world recently for 2017; though we can’t forget about the state’s capital in this accolade. Adelaide – the city of churches – is bursting with vegan menus at restaurants around town and seems to be overwhelmingly welcoming to
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Inner city Sydney has an insatiable appetite for vegan foodie locales, from the likes of eclectic Newtown, to the alternative digs in Enmore and the outer rim of Sydney’s central business district; all within walking and accessible by quick and affordable public transport. The day’s stock-standard three meals are covered for any traveller, though inner
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When you think of ‘green time’, what thoughts come to mind? Are you drawn to the colour green in your mind? Are you seduced by the view of your garden through a window or a forest from a bus? Or, do you feel a compelling urge to reach for colouring pencils or a paint brush?
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There just might be some travel truth in the age-old saying “the best things in life are free” as discovered in Lonely Planet’s latest travel tome of tips. In The Best Things in Life are Free, you’ll find over 800 pages filled with free and oh-so-cheap travel recommendations from across 60 cities around the globe.
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Melbourne’s late-night city traffic hums stories below as it idles me to sleep. I’m insulated by layers of blankets; high and dry so to speak. I’ve been treated to a rooftop glamping trip and the experience fancies me with a wave of glamour comforts. Yet, I find the experience reminiscent of camping trips past. One
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We travel through a world that’s heavily focused on social media. Thoughts and opinions fly around the digital world within seconds, whether through status updates or sharing photos in an instant. Looking back, it doesn’t seem long ago that social opinion was delivered via word of mouth, print, the arts, music, television and radio without
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I wiped my sweaty, weary brow as I paced my last hill-climb. Over four days of hiking from Denmans Cove on Tasmania’s south-east coast, I could see it in the distance. Dried eucalypt leaves crunched under my steaming hiking boots and my breathing heaved before Fortescue Bay peeked from the thinning scrub. I slowed, calmed
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“Do you want to go tonight?” We spent a busy Christmas Day with relatives while eating endless mountains of festive food. As we pulled into our driveway, with bellies still bursting, my husband and I contemplated our next move. Our weekend roadtrip destination was calling us from afar and we decided to make a dash
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This post is brought to you in partnership with Luggage Direct, Australia’s online luggage superstore that specialises in online luggage sales Intrepid travellers are lured by the uncertainty and excitement of the road so luggage and packing choices are crucial for a successful trip. Backpacking means you’re wandering with a temporary home – a backpack
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