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Guide to Traveling to Townsville for the Townsville 500
Bringing Supercars races to the people with temporary street circuits has always ensured well-attended events, but they are also popular with interstate fans. One of the most popular events for visitors is the Townsville 500. While there are a number of reasons to visit Townsville, the Supercars event is one of the most popular with … Read more
Guide to Traveling to Thredbo to Ski or Snowboard
Featuring Australia’s highest lifted point and some of the country’s steepest terrain, Thredbo stands out as one of Australia’s top snow resorts. Nestled in the heart of the New South Wales Snowy Mountains, this alpine resort town resembles snow towns that you might have experienced elsewhere around the world with a skiing and snowboarding experience … Read more
Guide to Traveling to Perisher to Ski or Snowboard
The go-to snow resort in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains, Skiers and Snowboarders from all over Australia flock to Perisher each and every winter to get their annual snow fix. Part of the appeal of Perisher is that it is one of Australia’s largest snow resorts, with over 1,245 hectares of skiable area between … Read more
Guide to Travelling to Darwin for the Supercars Triple Crown
Darwin’s Hidden Valley Raceway might not have the prestige of circuits like Mount Panorama or Phillip Island, but it sure is a fan favourite when the Supercars Championship makes its annual winter escape to the venue. Darwin itself is one of those bucket list destinations anyway, but following the Supercars to the Top End is … Read more
Gold Coast, Queensland – The Ultimate Guide
From the tacky to the tranquil, the Gold Coast in Queensland’s southeast has guaranteed to have something for everyone. A tourism mecca since the 1960s for its stunning beaches, the Gold Coast has grown to become the ultimate go-to local holiday destination for Australians. From the bustling nightlife of Surfers Paradise and world-class theme parks … Read more
The Ultimate Australian Road Trip – The East Coast
Australia is a big place, like a really, really big place. And while flying between the cities is the best way to see parts of certain parts country quickly, it’s exploring all the places in between where you really find the best of what Australia has to offer. No matter if you’ve chosen Van Life … Read more
Gold Coast or Cairns? Which Queensland Tourist Destination To Visit
Planning an escape to Queensland for a holiday, but not sure whether the Gold Coast or Cairns might be a better fit. There is simply no shortage of holiday destinations along the Queensland coast, so it can be easy to get lost in the choices available. Let’s delve into the two of the most popular, … Read more
New South Wales Snowy Mountains: Jindabyne, Perisher & Thredbo – The Ultimate Guide
What do you need to know before heading down to the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales? Well, lucky for you, I’ve been heading to the snow around Jindabyne for years. If you didn’t know, the Snowy Mountains is a small-ish region in the southern parts of New South Wales, on the New South Wales/Victorian … Read more
Guide to Traveling to Phillip Island for MotoGP or World Superbikes
A mecca for motorcycle racing in Australia, there are many reasons to visit Phillip Island. But easily the most popular is the Australian round of the MotoGP World Championship, which puts the iconic circuit on the world stage. The Island, as it is often referred to, is home to several motorsport events throughout the year, … Read more
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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
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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