Oceania Archives | Dan Flying Solo

Is Sydney super expensive? Tips to save your travel dollar...

It's often called one of the most expensive cities in the world but having lived in Sydney and been a tourist there, you can still find plenty of ways to keep your costs down.

All, Destinations, Fiji, Oceania

Exploring Fiji from Nadi: Day Trips and Island Adventures

White sands, clear waters, friendly locals - say Bula to Fiji Time with some handy day-trips and Island adventures from Nadi and Denarau Island.

All, Australia, ByRoad, Destinations, Oceania

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, Destinations, New Zealand, North Island New Zealand

11 New Zealand north island hidden gems

Waterfalls, beaches down dirt tracks, Japenese style gardens, and the movie stand in for Mount Fuji, don't miss these New Zealand North Island secret gems.

All, Australia, Destinations, Oceania, Stories & Faces

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.