Arriving in Marseille for the second time, I realised quickly that this amazing city has been evolving into a hip and trendy place to go. Marseille is gentrifying, yet it still holds on tight to its magical multicultural essence and its historical port city past. Fishers still bring in their fresh catches of the day, …
Much more than just a popular stop for river cruises along the Rhone river, Avignon is a charming city where you’re bound to find yourself swept up in its history and friendly atmosphere. Pont Saint-Benezet As a small child my mother used to sing to me the little song Sur Le Pont D’Avignon. She loved …
As I stand in this beautiful city once more, I’m swept up in its magic and am reminded that Paris is the city of enlightenment, a place to just be, a place where you are sure to walk in the footsteps of past intelligentsia. Feeling the rays of warmth from the autumn sunshine and seeing …
Cities are great places to travel on your own. You can be surrounded by others even though you’re on your own. Cities have more public transport options so you can get around on your own. You’re bound to find lots of free things to do and see around a city. If you’re thinking about a …
There’s so many places to go in the world that sometimes it can be overwhelming figuring out where to next. I asked a great bunch of travel experts where are the best countries to visit in your 40’s and beyond. Here’s where they recommend. Spain Contributed by Bec and Mark from Wyld Family Travel Why …
If you’ve followed me for a while you’ll know of my penchant for travelling abroad. For me there’s nothing better than jumping on an airplane and spending time immersed in different cultures and historical destinations. I’ve also lived and traveled around Australia most of my life. Australia is the lucky country. It’s a great place …
Malaysia is a beautiful part of the world that should certainly be explored if you have the taste for traveling somewhere new this year. But with somewhere that’s new, there’s the question of what’s there to do? Well in Malaysia there is certainly plenty of places and experiences just waiting to be explored. So here …
After a great few days in Melaka I headed back to Kuala Lumpur and anxiously awaited my trip to the Batu Caves in Gombak Selangor. I’d long wanted to see the Caves for myself. The first thing that strikes you when you arrive at the Batu Caves is the enormous statue of Lord Murugan the …
As a lover of history and culture, Melaka was top of my list of places to go in Malaysia. About two and a half hours from Kuala Lumpur Melaka makes a great day trip. A more gentrified city, than others in Malaysia, there’s plenty of great things to do in Melaka. Take a boat cruise …
Penang is situated in the North West of the Malaysian Peninsula by the Mallaca Straits. Its a place filled with history, food and cultural experiences. If you’re looking for places to visit in Penang, in this post I’ll share the top things to do in Penang Malaysia. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. This means …
Travel bloggers are often more likely to be showcasing destinations outside their own towns or countries providing us with an travellers view of the places they visit. The places they come from are often places we would love to visit. I caught up with a few bloggers to get the inside stories of their home …
Exploring a different country’s architecture is one of my favourite things to do on my travels. Architecture tells the story of a place. It portrays history and paints a picture of how people live now and in the past. Seeing the architecture of different communities is part of the cultural experience, just like trying the …
Wondering where to go on your solo female travel adventures? Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. This means I may earn a commission should you make a purchase using my link. It’s okay- I love these companies and you will too! Update: the latest Global Peace Index 2019 is out now. When you venture out …
Travel inspiration is everywhere. Some of us find places to go on social media, others read books, some get their inspiration from art or history and others are inspired by looking for travel deals. For me travel inspiration is everywhere, I want to travel to so many places in this amazing world. Art, culture and …
With so many amazing places to experience, deciding your next travel destination can be overwhelming. UNESCO World Heritage sites give you a taste of the culture, and the sense of the humanity of a place. World Heritage can also protect areas of natural beauty and scientific significance. Why not base your travels on visits to …