aussie travel
5 things I’ve learned since needing disability-accessible travel
I lumbered down the stairs, half-carrying my husband’s 192cm frame while he clung to the rail on the other side. Never assume anything. This was one of the first lessons I learned after my husband developed a medical condition that transformed his strong, fit body into an emaciated version of itself. Here are five things …
My family holiday made me a better mother at home. Here’s why.
There’s an old saying, “A change is as good as a holiday.” And I get it. I really do. But sometimes you just need an actual break! And that’s okay too. It wasn’t until I was two vodkas deep, swinging in a hammock with a book in hand, listening to my kids scratching in the …
Travel hacks from digital nomads: Create your own mobile office!
If the #freelancelife feed is any indication, working remotely is all about non-stop poolside margaritas. But while the digital nomad life looks glamourous, the truth is influencers still have to, well, work. Regardless of whether you’re launching a business or taking your existing job on the road, here’s what you can learn from content creators …
10 awesome Aussie festivals you’ve never heard of
Have you heard the news? We’re giving one lucky Aussie destination its very own festival – and YOU get to help us decide what and where it should be. We’re taking nominations now, and on 17 September 2019 we’ll be back with a shortlist of finalists for you to vote on. You can nominate a …
We’re calling it! These are Oz’s top 10 festivals
Australia is home to some seriously awesome – and seriously unique – festivals. They celebrate so much of what makes this country amazing and offer the perfect excuse to get out and explore more of Oz (not that you need one 😉). Which is why we here at Wotif think we need more of them. …
Game changers! 10 items to make any economy flight feel first class
If you think a neck pillow is enough to get the most out of an economy flight, we’ve got news for you! Here are 10 must-have game-changing items that will make your next trip feel like first class. 1. Electrolyte tablets Humidity levels on planes sits as low as 12% (versus the comfortable 60% you’re …
Travel hacks: How hotel freebies can lift your packing game
You may have packed everything you needed for your trip: every piece of clothing, footwear and toiletry item tucked away. But sometimes things happen mid-trip that can muck up your packing. From muddy shoes to leaky bottles of sunscreen, there are plenty of potential hazards. But never fear, last-minute packing salvation can come from some …
10 tips for your first holiday WITHOUT your kids
Don’t get me wrong – whatever their age, holidaying with your kids is amazing. But it’s also amazing to get away sans-children for an adults-only break. My husband and I did just that for my 30th, leaving our 13-month-old daughter Mackenzie with her doting grandparents, and it was OFF THE CHARTS. I’m a big believer …
10 bargain Aussie destinations for the summer holidays
With school wrapping up for the term, it’s not too late to start planning and packing for a good old fashion summer holiday on home turf. From the beaches, to the outback and city regions, we’ve crunched the numbers and predicted the destinations where Aussie families can nab a deal over the January holidays based …
