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November 11, 2015

Nice, The French Riviera, France

The second largest city on the French Riviera, Nice has a perpetual laid-back festivity imbued in its breath.

November 5, 2015

The Great Ocean Road – From Melbourne to Port Fairy

The Great Ocean Road is best experienced over a road trip of at least 3 to 4 days. Take your time to soak in the different atmospheres of the various coastal towns, and to visit the multitude of attractions. We began our week-long trip on the Great Ocean Road, with Lorne as our first destination and ending at Port Fairy.

November 2, 2015

Exploring Mornington Peninsula, South of Melbourne

After two relaxing days in Melbourne city we decided to rent a car and take an hour’s drive to Mornington Peninsula which is popular holiday destination known for its beaches, inland wineries and outdoor activities…

October 30, 2015

Melbourne – a Holiday Haven Waiting to be Explored!

Melbourne, often known as the world’s most liveable city, is a cosmopolitan yet cosy city where you will fit right in as you stroll along the pretty streets that bubble with liveliness. Simply enjoy a nature walk around the sprawling Botanic Gardens or saunter along the Yarra River…

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Kamakura’s most important shrine, is a popular wedding locale among couples.

October 26, 2015

Kamakura, the Little Kyoto just South of Tokyo

Kamakura, is anything but the neon signages and bustling chaos synonymous with its neighbour, Tokyo.

October 25, 2015

The Tsukiji Fish Market Tuna Auction Experience

Reliving the Tuna Auction experience at the largest wholesale fish market in the world, the famous Tsukiji Fish Market, before it moves to a new location in Toyosu in November 2016.

October 20, 2015

A Hostel Experience at an Osakan Guesthouse

Recounting my wonderful hostel experience at a guesthouse in Osaka. You get to meet people from other countries and experience Japanese culture in an informal setting.

October 12, 2015

How Not to Get to Your Hostel in One Piece

Once aboard the Shinkansen, quick as the wind, carrying me towards Osaka, I spent five minutes mentally preparing myself for the scene at arrival, and then a good part of two hours on the excellent iPhone game, Sushi Ninja.

Monastery of St Nicholas Anapausas in the foreground

September 28, 2015

The Sandstone Peaks of Meteora (Greece)

We drove 4 hours from Athens to visit the Sandstone Peaks of Meteora, a UNESCO heritage site. There are 6 majestic monasteries around Meteora, connected by circuit road.

September 21, 2015

There Was a Hallstatt Before There Was a Rome

Tucked between the Hallstatter See (Lake Hallstatt) and the Dachstein Mountains is Austria’s oldest and possibly most photographed village. Owing its existence to rich salt deposits in its mountains, the history of Hallstatt is richly entwined with the history of salt…