Places to see!
Udaipur, Rajasthan’s city of lakes (also known as the Venice of the East), was a real surprise for us. We weren’t expecting to find something just quite so beautiful after a seven-hour drive through a desert-like landscape. Not many places in India are easy to love at first sight but Udaipur will blow you away instantly. This small city is home to ornate palaces and...
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan is a popular stop on any tour around Rajasthan. It was our second stop after Delhi and it took us just over four hours drive to get there. With just over three million inhabitants, Jaipur is nowhere near as large as Delhi, but the traffic in town seemed just as loud and chaotic. Constant honking aside, Jaipur is a beautiful city. It’s...
India is a country that I’ve been longing to visit for many years. Seeing the Taj Mahal and taking a safari in search of Bengal tigers were the two top items on the Indian bucket list. So we knew we had to go there someday. But after hearing so many different opinions about India, I almost felt scared to go there. India is one of those countries that people either...
Under two hours north-west of Sydney is a rugged region called the Blue Mountains. It’s a popular getaway from Sydney that is renowned for its dramatic and breathtaking scenery. In the Blue Mountains, you’ll find stunning waterfalls, beautiful gardens, quaint villages, plenty of hiking trails and an abundance of wildlife. The Blue Mountains is a must see for anyone...
The Blue Mountains National Park offers some of the most stunning views in New South Wales. But unlike other national parks, you don’t have to be a super fit hiker to enjoy them. You can easily access some of the best viewpoints without walking very far from your car. In the Blue Mountains, you can also combine those awesome views with some thrills. Make your way to...
The fairytale town of Cesky Krumlov is one destination in the Czech Republic that shouldn’t be skipped. This gorgeous South Bohemian city and World Heritage site is ever so charming and picturesque. With its narrow, winding cobblestones streets and its colourful Gothic houses, it’s pretty easy to fall in love with this town. Cesky Krumlov is famous worldwide for its...
In the last few years Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, has become ever so popular. The city attracts all kinds of travellers from around the world. Backpackers love it, as do digital nomads, and it is one of the most popular bucks night destinations in Europe. Well, the beer is very cheap after all! But even with its growing popularity, Prague remains a...
Athens, the capital of Greece, is an ancient city that is full of historical treasures. As one of the world’s oldest cities, this metropolis is home to landmarks that have stood for centuries. As you wander around the streets of Athens, at every turn you’ll come across more ruins and old relics, many sitting in between more modern buildings. For lovers of history...
The Dandenong Ranges are found thirty-five kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD and are a quick getaway if you feel like escaping the city and getting back to nature. The Dandenong Ranges are spectacular, with lush forests, plunging fern gullies and plenty of beautiful gardens to explore. There are quaint shopping villages to spend an afternoon browsing and lots of...
For someone that loves the sun as much as I do, winter in Melbourne can be rather depressing. We tend not to do as much in winter, fearing that the bad weather will ruin our plans. But sometimes we just need to escape no matter what. So recently, we booked a weekend away to the Bellarine Peninsula, a popular summer destination for Melbournians. We knew that going...