Admittedly, I had not heard much about Bridestowe Lavender Estate while growing up in Tasmania. But as Instagram took off, I could rarely open my app without seeing these iconic violet rows and often found myself thinking:Â what have I missed out on? Embarrassingly it took until 2021 until I was finally able to make it …
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I must admit, my visions of Mexico before arriving in the country did not include petrified waterfalls. However, much to my excitement, I can confirm that Hierve el Agua certainly exists and this marvel of nature is only a short journey from Oaxaca City. This calcium cascade off the cliff face towards the valley floor …
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Cuba is a destination that surprised me in more ways than one. I had heard such mixed reviews from people that I had started doubting whether this island I had always dreamed of visiting would not meet my expectations. But oh man, this was a case in point example of trusting your gut instincts and …
It can be difficult to find accurate information on travelling in Cuba. With the travel climate here constantly changing and the island under an embargo, there is a lot of misinformation and out-of-date recommendations. After twelve days of exploring the island nation of Cuba, there are a few things I would tell everyone who is …
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After one of my best days in Mexico exploring the Hierve el Agua and just about to press ‘post’ on an article about travel safety in Mexico, it happened. Of course, that’s probably just when it would happen. That’s the way it works, right? When you start to feel comfortable and let your guard down, …
There is no hiding it: Tasmania is Australia’s favourite place to explore at the moment. With stunning scenery, the cleanest air, and a well-established food scene, there are a plethora of reasons to put Tasmania on your itinerary. My previous Tassie post was an Ultimate 10 Day Tasmania Itinerary packed with recommendations, and it has …
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If you’ve ever been on Instagram, you have probably seen a picture of Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal. The vibrant red and yellow hues of Pena Palace are the image that sticks in everyone’s mind about Sintra, but trust me when I say, the Sintra region is much more than this. Only 25km from Lisbon, …
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Bratislava wasn’t a place that was originally on my Eastern Europe itinerary, but the intrigue of a city with such a stark contrast of new and old, was too much and I booked the train. It has a unique mixture of medieval, Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau buildings, intersected by brutal Communist architecture which makes …
The High Tatra National Park in Slovakia is the largest in the nation. The expansive area has hikes for all abilities and the views are breathtaking. Despite being a relatively small region, it packs a punch: valleys, waterfalls, and endless snow-capped peaks. Peak season runs throughout spring and summer, however I went for my High …
Planning European adventures often seems great in theory, until you check your bank balance and have to make some serious cuts. There are countries and cities in Europe that can break your budget, and Paris is one of them. The French capital is not known for being a budget-friendly city. But never fear because it …