A trip to Malta can mean different things to different people. Some may think of beaches, swimming and parties. But for those interested in digging into the island nation’s history and culture, there’s no better…
When you travel, it’s always fun learning about local legends and folklore, at least for me. Much like there is some fascinating folklore in Malta, Cyprus is another Mediterranean spot with its fair share of stories.…
You’re really spoilt for choice when hiking and bushwalking in Tasmania / lutruwita. Nature and mountains are never far away on the island. But having so many options can mean it takes a while to …
There was a real theme to my last trip to Spain, way back in 2019. My destinations weren’t connected by region or history, but instead by a coastline. Without meaning to I’d arranged for most…
Growing up in Melbourne there were a few places my family would go on holidays in Victoria with some regularity. The surf coast was one, northern Victoria another. And then there was the Grampians. My…
When people plan on visiting Latvia, you can’t beat the capital Riga as a starting point. The city offers a gentle introduction into life in Latvia and the various things to do in Riga teach…
One of the benefits of longer-term travel is that you’re able to take a gamble on a destination. On short trips you have the pressure of trying to make the most of each and every…
For all my time spent in Austria, there was one obvious activity I’d wanted to do and that was to go hiking in Austria. My trips had always revolved around the country’s cities and picturesque…
Travelling to Western Australia’s south coast means spending a lot of time looking at beaches and interesting rock formations. But variety is the spice of life and so my brother and I decided to mix…
If you’re planning on visiting Tasmania, there’s every chance your trip is going to include some time in Hobart. After all, it is the largest city and capital of the island state. But there’s so…
There’s no question that Central Europe is one of my favourite regions of Europe to travel in. Central Europe is a region that has so much potential for tourists, while also being relatively easy to…
There’s really no part of Tasmania where you won’t find somewhere interesting to visit. But some parts of the state are easier to reach than others, making them more popular with tourists. I think it’s…
Of all the items of clothing and travel gear I’ve used over the years, shoes are by and far the thing I most go through. Wearing the same pair of shoes all day, everyday for…