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Pacific Highway – Best Places To Stop Between Brisbane and Sydney
The drive between Brisbane and Sydney is a vastly different prospect from what it was just a few years ago. After what seems like an eternity, the vast majority of the upgrades to the Pacific Highway are finally complete, and the route is now effectively motorway/freeway for almost the entire journey. Following the coast between … Read more
Blue Mountains, New South Wales – Everything You Must See And Do
The Blue Mountains are home to some of the most amazing natural wonders in New South Wales. From the stunning limestone cliffs and waterfalls to the prehistoric eucalyptus forests, there is so much to explore in the Blue Mountains. Here are the sites, hikes and attractions that you must see and do while you are … Read more
Gold Coast, Queensland – Everything You Must See And Do
The Gold Coast has hundreds of attractions and continues to add more and more as it grows as a tourist destination. The question really is, what sort of experience are you looking for while you are on the Gold Coast? In this post, we’ll delve into the attractions and activities you really shouldn’t miss during … Read more
Hume Highway – Best Places To Stop Between Sydney and Melbourne
I’ve spent the better part of the last decade travelling between Sydney and Melbourne. While I often fly between the two cities, there have many times that have required me to drive. So I’ve racked up my fair share of kilometres on the Hume Highway (also referred to as the M31) driving between the two. … Read more
Sturt Highway – Best Places To Stop Between Sydney and Adelaide
After many road trips between Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, for something a bit different, I recently took on the challenge of driving from Sydney to Adelaide along the Sturt Highway (A20). It’s probably not one of the typical iconic Australian road trips, but the Sturt Highway between Sydney and Adelaide definitely showcases some of the … Read more
Guide To Travelling To The Sydney Cricket Ground For The Cricket
Cricket is a staple of the Australian summer and one of the best venues to catch the action is the Sydney Cricket Ground. Home to the New Year’s Test Match, also referred to as the Pink Test, each year, the Sydney Cricket Ground is a must-attend venue for any Australian cricket fan. Also known as … Read more
Brisbane or Gold Coast? Which Queensland City To Visit
Planning a trip to Queensland but can’t decide between Brisbane or the Gold Coast? With its unique combination of temperate year-round climate and abundance of things to see and do South East Queensland is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia. But which destination do you visit to make the most of your … Read more
Perisher or Thredbo? Which Snow Resort To Visit
Planning a trip to the Snowy Mountains? But you can’t decide which snow resort might be right for you? Lucky for you, I’ve been heading down to both Thredbo and Perisher for years. So, I know both resorts extremely well. Let’s have a look at the unique benefits of each and work out which might … Read more
Guide to Traveling to the Gold Coast for the Gold Coast 500
Loosely described as schoolies for adults, the Gold Coast 500 definitely lives up to the party atmosphere Surfers Paradise is most famous for. After starting out as a street race for the American race series IndyCar, the event has since taken a much more local focus, with Supercars headlining the event since 2010. Traditionally held … Read more
New Zealand
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Queenstown, New Zealand – The Ultimate Guide
A bustling resort town surrounded by natural beauty, Queenstown is probably best known as the action sports capital of the world. But it’s not just thrill seekers that flock to Queenstown. With a thriving restaurant and art scene, there are so many reasons to visit this South Island destination. Originally a gold-mining town founded in … Read more
Queenstown, New Zealand – Everything You Must See And Do
Cradled by the stunning snow-capped mountain ranges and framed by the crystal-clear waters of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown is one of, if not the, most popular tourist destinations in New Zealand. With its combination of adrenaline-filled adventure and natural beauty, it’s easy to see why. Luckily for you’ve been fortunate to visit Queenstown several times, so … Read more
New Zealand – The Ultimate Guide For First Time Visitors
New Zealand is a natural wonder… No doubt about it. From the volcanic landscape of the North Island to the snow-capped mountains of the South Island. The landscapes alone make it a stunning place to visit, and that is before you get into anything else that the island nation has to offer. I’ve been very … Read more
11 Must Do Things In Rotorua
New Zealand’s volcanic activity is most notable with the steamy geothermal landscape of Rotorua. A tourism hub on the North Island, Rotorua has so much to offer in terms of cultural, natural and action sports experiences and in some ways could be considered a mini Queenstown if you can’t make it down to the South … Read more
Everything You Need To Know Before You Go To Auckland
Planning your first trip to Auckland? Then I’ve got plenty of tips to help you make the most of the experience from the second that you arrive. If you haven’t already seen it, I’ve also put together a fairly comprehensive guide of things you should know before you visit New Zealand with a lot of … Read more
7 Must Do Things In Auckland
Continuing to build on my tips and advice for travelling around New Zealand, I thought I would give you my picks of the things that you must do while you are in Auckland. Auckland is the biggest most populated city in New Zealand (but not its capital. Fun Fact Wellington is actually the capital of … Read more
United States of America
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Guide to Traveling to Oracle Park for a San Francisco Giants Game
Baseball is known as the American pastime, so what better to add to your San Francisco itinerary than attending a Major League Baseball (MLB) game? Not only does one of the most historic teams in the league call San Francisco home, the San Francisco Giants. They play their home games at one of the most … Read more
New York, New York – Everything You Must See And Do
There is so much to see and do in New York that no matter how long you spend in the city, you’ll always feel like you haven’t seen and done it all. With the ever-changing nature of this fast-paced city, there is always something new to discover as well. That all said, here are some … Read more
San Francisco, California – Everything You Must See And Do
As I touched on in my Ultimate Guide to San Francisco, the city has so much to offer. Featuring some of the most iconic sites in California, if not the entire United States, it’s no wonder that San Francisco is such an iconic tourist destination Let’s take a look at everything you must see and … Read more
Guide to Traveling to Yankee Stadium for a New York Yankees Game
Very few sporting teams are as instantly recognisable as the New York Yankees, from their iconic logo to their pinstripe uniforms. As one of the most storied franchises in Major League Baseball with 27 World Series Championships, the Yankees have a well-established legacy of excellence and tradition, making them one of the most iconic and … Read more
Guide to Traveling to Madison Square Garden for a NBA or NHL Game
New York being the metropolis that it is, means that the city is big enough for not just one team in each of the major sporting leagues in the United States but two. And you better believe that a couple of sports teams not only call New York home but also share the iconic area … Read more
New York City, New York – The Ultimate Guide
“The Big Apple”, “The City That Never Sleeps”, or simply just NYC, no matter how you refer to it, New York City is one of the world’s most iconic and exciting destinations. From the bright lights of Times Square and Broadway to the history contained in its world-class museums, there is quite literally something for … Read more
Bali
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Everything You Need To Know Before You Go To Bali
Bali is a stunning place to visit, but there are a few things that you should really know before you get there for the first time. Other the last several years, I’ve been fortunate enough to visit Bali a couple of times. So I’ve picked a few tips and suggestions that will definitely make things … Read more
Photos To Inspire Your Next Trip To Bali
Bali is such a beautiful destination to travel too. I just love its culture, scenery and amazing temples. So every time I get over there, I can’t help but try to showcase the best that the island has to offer. I really hope this small selection of photos that I’ve captured will help inspire you … Read more
10 Must Do Things In Bali
I’ve been fortunate enough to go to Bali a few times now. So I know a thing or two about what makes the island destination so attractive to tourists and travellers alike. That said it can be a little daunting while planning your trip to Bali, especially if you’ve not been to an Asian country … Read more
Bali… You’ve changed.
Bali, you’re fantastic place to visit, but you’ve changed, like a lot! Recently I have been extremely busy recently running my business InSyde Media, so travelling overseas and getting away for a proper holiday has been an extremely rare occurrence for me in recent years. On my first real opportunity have a break I did … Read more