A cabin escape at the foot of the Pyrenees mountains in Western Victoria could not have come at a better time. It was just myself, my husband, books, wine and nothing but time on our hands. It was glorious.
I loved Florence, the old-city feel, the classic Italian way of life - gelato shops on every corner, great food, and the beautiful museums, churches and shops in the city, charmed the socks off me.
Venice is unique, unlike anywhere else in the world, and for that reason tourists flock there to marvel at the beauty of the city. Unlike other Venice travel guides that are out there, this quick guide to Venice gives you tips about ways to be a responsible traveller when visiting the historic city as well as the all important meals and shops you should visit.
Planning a trip to Byron Bay or needing inspiration for your next destination? Read my guide to Byron Bay and surrounds.
Hobart is home to so many hidden treasures just waiting to be explored. Local produce, restaurants, art galleries and distilleries rule this humble town. The restaurants and bars are some of the best in the country. Keep reading for a list of best places to eat, drink, sleep and things to do.
Red Hill is located in the hinterland of the Mornington Peninsula, about an hour's drive south of Melbourne, in Victoria, Australia. This peaceful pocket of the world is beautiful. Read on for where to eat and drink, where to stay and what to do.
End-of-year fatigue calls for a weekend in the heart of spa country. Only a 1 hour and 25 minute drive from Melbourne, Hepburn Springs/Daylesford brings the sense of relaxation everyone deserves this time of the year.
Here is your quick guide to Bendigo, what to do, where to eat and drink and if you're having too much fun, where to sleep.
After road tripping around the United States for six weeks this past March/April, there are a number of things that I learnt. If you're planning a road trip, whether it's in the US or elsewhere, I hope these seven tips will help!
San Francisco is one of my favourite cities. The combination of great history, excellent dining and beautiful architecture, makes it a colourful and diverse place to visit. Here is the quick guide to the city of fog.
From all of the local tips and research I've done, here's my quick guide to Austin, Texas for beginners.
The Goodland hotel is in a league of its own. Located in Goleta, twenty minutes from downtown Santa Barbara in California, this under-the-radar chic boutiqueKimpton hotel ticks all of the boxes of a great stay.
The Dale, a place in Perth I had never been until last weekend and it exceeded all of my expectations.
Living in Perth means you get a lot of visitors. Venturing from far and wide, they come for the beautiful coastline, stunning weather and local produce. Having had a lot of visitors since I moved here three years ago, I have come up with my Perth Travel Guide.
This was the first time I have visited such an exotic place like Morocco. It blew me away with the beauty, the kindness of the locals and the culture. I loved every minute of it.
I love discovering new places especially while travelling. While in search for Nyks, a Turkish candle store, in Istanbul, I stumbled upon aphorm.
In a few weeks I will be in Paris. It's been over six years since I've walked those streets. Although all those years have passed, and I have changed, I wonder if the city remains the same.
I have travelled my fair share of places around the world, but only a handful of cities have left a lasting impression on me. For some of these cities, it's the way the light hits the side of an old stone building in the city square, or how the locals laugh and carry on in a language that is foreign to me but I somehow understand every word they are saying. Or when you get that feeling that you have visited a place before, but you never actually have.
The sun shone differently there, the trees swayed to their own tune and commuters went about their business, leisurely, no sense of urgency in their steps.
It was my first trip to Brisbane, and it took me by surprise. I loved the city, the colours on the water and the serenity that surrounded the city.
Melbourne is one of those cities that is a pleasure to be lost in. When you are lost in the laneways of the CBD, you come across hidden gems you normally would not find. On the other hand, Melbourne is a city that has so much on offer that it's best to have a list of things to eat, see and do.
DreamWorks Animation celebrate their colourful 20-year history with a world-first exhibition in Melbourne, taking visitors behind the scenes of its most famous films! Taking place at ACMI in Federation Square, Melbournians and tourists alike will be able to experience the animated magic until October this year.
This past weekend Mr CK and I went to stay down south in Margaret River. With the rain pitter-pattering around us, all we could do was relax and be whisked away into the land of food and wine.
A three hour drive from Perth, Margaret River is the ultimate destination for gastronomy and wine. With so many options on hand it's hard to know where to go. In my next blog post I will give you my top picks for a great Margaret River weekend getaway.