Travel Articles & Guides

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...

7 Easy Tips for Photographing Paris (Or Anywhere!)
By far the most common question I get asked is ‘what camera do you use?’ and whilst gear is important, it’s the way you look at things that really define an image. Here are some super simple tips to make an image a little bit more ‘gram worthy...

Awesome Things To Do in Albania: Places To Visit & Top Experiences
Albania has plenty of fantastic things to do. From mountain hikes and lake tours, to a gorgeous set of southern beaches.

Amsterdam Weekend Guide #SkyscannerRoulette
Skyscanner invited me to play a little game called #SkyscannerRoullete. Wake up, book the next flight and get to the airport... Here's how to spend a random last-minute Amsterdam weekend.

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.

How To Pack Carry on Only and Still Look Sharp
Travelling carry on only as a guy and still looking smart is no easy task. Here are some handy tips on how to maximise your luggage space.

12 Best Attractions in Edinburgh + 5 Awesome Extensions
If you are heading to Edinburgh you will be spoilt for choice. As well as 12 unique festivals throughout the year there are a ton of other attractions to explore, here are some of my favourites.

A layover tour of the Grand Mosque Abu Dhabi
You know those buildings that make you go 'Holy !£$@' - well this was one of them. The Grand Mosque of Abu Dhabi lived up to expectations on my stopover.

10 Reasons why you need to Travel Oman ASAP
Oman. I have no words yet, but I have tried to throw some together with this road trip video. If it is not on your list you need to change that pronto...

Awesome hotels in Sri Lanka with incredible pools
I have an addiction for unique hotels, specifically ones with incredible pools. So when I visited Sri Lanka it became a running theme to discover the best this country had to offer.

The Best Hidden Beach In Bali. Don’t tell everyone…
Driving on dirt tracks, climbing down steep stairs and dashing through trees of monkeys. It's all worth it when you get to the best beach in Bali!

Edinburgh Festivals Budget Travel Guide
The prices in Edinburgh during August can sky rocket due to the Fringe and other festivals taking place. Don't let that put you off though because I have pulled together all the tips to enjoy this epic city without breaking the bank!

Montenegro Travel Guide & Road Trip Itinerary
You might know about Kotor, you could know about the beaches... but do you know what is in the mountains of Montenegro? I went on a road trip to discover just how incredible this country is, now its your turn to book a ticket!

Is Berat, Albania the Balkans cutest city?
'Our guest house is in the Castle' I slowly repeated to the police man again. He wagged his finger at me, waved his hands around in the air like a snake and then grinned like a big kid. We would learn that translated to 'Move your god damn car...'

Castles, Crepes and Quite Reflection: Caen & Bayeux City Break
The north of France is full of history with Caen and Bayeux being no exception. An easy day trip from Paris, or stop over night to visit the famous tapestry and castle of William the Conqueror. Unless you get distracted by wine and cheese...

Stockholm itinerary without breaking the bank
Stockholm in summer is a city known for its sky high prices but it does not need to cost a bomb. Get creative and you can enjoy one of my favourite cities without breaking the bank. From Kayaks to Ice Bars its time for a last minute trip...

Palestine: Jericho and the unexpected west bank
People drank coffee, tea or the locally brewed beer. Shop keepers laugh as they exchange banter with their customers. It was a normal day in the West Bank...

10 Best Budget Things in Hong Kong
I teamed up with Travelex to discover the sights, sounds and buzz of Hong Kong... on a budget! But don't think saving every penny, think getting #LuxuryForLess in this electric city...

Cinque Terre in photos: A quick guide to Italy’s five lands
So, a few weeks ago a National Geographic editor whittled down 24k+ images to 32 on the theme of Reflection, and somehow one of mine made the cut. No credit to me, have you seen how photogenic Cinque Terre is...

Brain Haemorrhages and Bucket-lists
“I was in a coma. 10% chance of making it. My memory was deemed gone.” - We throw around the word Bucketlist these days, but what happens when you get the second chance to write it? How does it lead you to the slums of Delhi?

Checking into Camogli, The Best of Italy
Portofino and Cinque Terre might get all the attention in this region of Italy but the colourful, small and often over looked Camogli deserves a check in to enjoy the simple slower life.

11 Alternative Accommodation options
Bored of Hotels? Want to get local? Need a free place to crash or fancy something new? Whether you are broke, intrigued or looking to settle down these 12 travel accommodation ideas could help find your next 'home'...

49 Reasons to visit Indonesia
With 17,000+ Islands cutting it down to 49 reasons was no easy task. But, just in case I don't make myself clear. The memo is: Clear your diary and get straight to Indonesia...

The Gili Islands Guide
Surrounded by crystal clear coral waters, beautiful beaches, snorkel, scuba, turtles, those sunsets and the odd methanol poisoning. Which Gili Island is the right one for you?