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Adelaide to Melbourne Road Trip: The extended Great Ocean Road

If there is one road trip down under you will know it's the Great Ocean road but the extended version, from Melbourne to Adelaide is even more stunning...

All, Australia, Destinations, Oceania, Stories & Faces, Top Stories

Discovering Port Douglas and Aboriginal Culture

Ever since I moved to Sydney I was adamant I wanted to learn more about Aboriginal culture and the indigenous people of this vast land. Learning from a book is one thing, but to spend time with a local and understand their perspective is far more valuable...

All, Australia, Destinations, Oceania, Travel Videos

Why I Love Queensland: Video

When I teamed up with Lonely Planet and Three mobile to share somewhere that had captured my heart, it was a no-brainer, I booked a ticket to Queensland. I'm so excited to share this video of why I love this part of the world so much...

All, Australia, ByRoad, Destinations, Oceania

A Bellarine Peninsula weekend road trip

Take a weekend break to the Bellarine Peninsula and discover a chilled Victoria destination that has all the small town charm that you won't find in the city of Melbourne...

All, Australia, Destinations, Oceania

A boozy escape to the Bellarine Peninsula Wineries

The Bellarine Taste Trail in Australia is ideal for a boozy weekend of craft beer & wineries. If you want a weekend trip from Melbourne full of good eats, this is the winner...

All, Destinations, New Zealand, North Island New Zealand, Oceania, Taranaki

Falling in love with New Plymouth, Taranaki

Whilst many will say Mount Taranaki, always standing proudly in the middle of the region yet often hidden in cloud, is the jewel of Taranaki's crown, I'd have to disagree. New Plymouth is a city that seems to be evolving, fast, making it my favourite city in Aotearoa.

All, Australia, Destinations, Oceania

Vivid Sydney

Sydney is hands down my favourite city. Beautiful beaches, great restaurants, good vibes and awesome year around events. The light festival, Vivid Sydney, is a great reason to visit during the winter months.

All, Destinations, New Zealand, North Island New Zealand, Oceania, Taranaki, Travel Videos

Taranaki video guide - Lonely Planets #2 region in the world

With my recent move to New Zealand, I jumped at the chance to take over the Lonely Planet Snapchat account and explore their 2nd best region in the world, Taranaki. Here's what I got up to...

All, Asia, Destinations, Europe, Oceania, Reviews, Travel Videos

7 Steps for a Spontaneous Weekend #SkyscannerRoulette

"How do you travel so much?" is by far the question I am asked the most often and really, the answer is super simple... Ready to find some cheap flights and enjoy a last minute get away?

All, Asia, Europe, Journal & Personal, Oceania, Photography

2015 Through The Lens: Travel Photography

A a collection of my favourite photo moments of this year. I tried to start capturing some of the smaller details this year, picking my favourite shots was nigh on impossible but I hope you enjoy them...

Activities, All, Australia, Destinations, Reviews

Exploring Fraser Island with Unique Fraser

With highway-beaches-airport combos, crystal clear lakes, mantas, champagne pools and the only rainforest known to grow on sand Fraser Island is one unique place. As I learnt, you will want more than one day here...

All, Australia, Destinations

Whitehaven beach: The worlds finest?

The Whitsundays beach situation is usually summed up with the picture perfect Whitehaven beach. Where to start? Fly over or swim under? This one of those places that truly took my breath away, let me tell you why.