Tips
21 tips for Aussies travelling to Japan
Japan is an incredible destination, as more and more Aussie travellers are discovering for themselves. Here are my tips for making your trip amazing. 1. Pack light. If you have a jam-packed itinerary that involves moving around a lot of different cities/hotels, try not to overload your suitcase. There are a LOT of stairs between …
9 game-changing tips for your first holiday with a baby
Your first trip with a baby is, let’s face it, a little terrifying. Will they completely lose the plot while in a confined space with 100 people (e.g. the plane)? Will we get any sleep? Will we even get to see the holiday destination? The list of fears goes on, which is why I’m glad …
What to do when your luggage is DEFINITELY overweight
The quickest way to a panic attack at an airport is popping your luggage on the scales and seeing it go over the limit. The fees can be massive – up to $1000 (or more!) depending on which airline you’re travelling with and how far over you’ve gone. But don’t go emptying your suitcase in …
12 random acts of kindness for your next holiday
Have you ever been caught a dollar or two short at a cash register only for a stranger to save you with a handful of coins? Or sat in a driveway, staring at endless peak-hour headlights, when one noble soul slowed down to let you out into the traffic? Little good deeds like these can …
How travel can help you keep your New Year’s Resolutions (seriously!)
It’s the same old drill for most of us. We make New Year’s resolutions on 31 December with good intentions, but break them by sundown on 1 January and forget about them by 2 January. Come the following December, we trot out the list again – usually with the same outcomes. If only there was …
21 tips for Aussies travelling to San Francisco
If you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to not only to wear some flowers in your hair (the song’s in your head now too, isn’t it? 😉) but follow these handy tips. 1. Get the name right. Us Aussies love to shorten, well, everything, but you won’t catch locals calling their town ‘San Fran’. …
CARRY-ON ONLY: How to pack light and travel like a pro
While it’s great to have the option, checking in luggage can sometimes be a pain. The extra costs, the long waits at the baggage claim, and the (actually quite tiny, but pesky when it happens) risk of luggage going AWOL are all best avoided where possible. But here’s a tip: If you fit everything in …
Sydney hacks: 18 of the best cheap (and free) things to do
Don’t despair if you’re watching your budget in Sydney. Australia’s unofficial capital might be one of the world’s most expensive cities, but there’s still plenty of cheap (and free!) stuff going on to keep you busy without skimping on fun. If you’re in town for a visit (or if you’re a local saving for a …
Cameras out! 6 cool Melbourne laneways you’ve gotta snap
With its café culture, buzzing music scene, and the eclectic architecture, Melbourne is already putting out some seriously cool city vibes. But add to that the public art galleries in its inner-city laneways and you’ll never want to leave. Heading to this neck of the woods soon? Here are six of the coolest laneways in …
Secret Perth: Top tips only locals know
Perth is famous for being one of the most isolated and sunny capital cities on the planet. Why do I, a Perth local, love it so much? Come visit and find out for yourself! Here are my top 10 tips for what to do while you’re in town. 1. Experience an AFL game at Australia’s …
