The Cook Islands is a destination that will take your breath away. When Pat touched down in Rarotonga and went on to explore Aitutaki, she warned me that photos wouldn’t quite capture the magic of experiencing such a beautiful place, in person. It was clear, it was love at first sight. Then Ashley’s photos arrived…
A Locals’ Foodie Guide to Cairns: From Healthy Cafes to Fine Dining
Thinking back, I couldn’t tell you the name of even one of the cafes I visited on my last trip to Cairns, more than a decade ago. Not a single cup of coffee sticks in my mind to this day. Fast forward to today and the foodie landscape in this North Queensland hub has completely…
Qatar Airways Qsuite Review: The World’s Best Business Class
Never before have I stepped onto a plane excited about the second leg of our long journey home to Australia from Europe. Our Qatar Airways business class flight between Doha and Sydney was different. It was our first time travelling in the Qsuite. This Qatar Airways QSuite review details our business-class experience to see whether it…
Lojel Cubo: Smart and Stylish Luggage For Every Traveller
I love a designer handbag. So, it seems obvious that my obsession with wearing a nice piece of art on my arm should extend to pushing a pretty piece of luggage around too. However, choosing the right suitcases is trickier than deciding between a baguette or a bucket bag for the season. As well as…
Baby Packing List: A Travel Checklist For Your Baby (2023)
The way we pack now has changed a lot since we had kids. So, has the way we travel. But, being organized in the lead-up to a holiday is key. There’s no need to stress though, we’ve made things easier for you. This is a complete baby packing list so you know exactly what you’ll…
3 of the Best Road Trips in Australia
Whether you are first time visitor to Australia or someone who grew up in our beautiful country, you are guaranteed to find a road trip route that will woo you. A country of extreme contrasts, Australia promises landscapes from the picture-perfect sets of Queensland’s beaches to the quiet rugged rusty-red roads of the Top-End. These…
Qantas Dreamliner Business Class Review: Melbourne to Los Angeles
There’s an almost palpable feeling of anxiety carried by parents when you step on to a plane with a baby. It’s actually something that starts to simmer as soon as you book your ticket. This feeling was particularly strong when boarding our recent Qantas Dreamliner Business Class flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles; our first…
14 Amazing Things to do in Ubud Bali
Some travellers make their journey to Ubud for its reputation as a cultural hub. Others check in to one of the ultra luxury resorts or Ubud retreats to downshift from their busy lives, back home. Whatever your hopes for your Ubud holiday, it has a lot to offer and has become a beloved Bali destination for visitors…
A Day Trip From Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon National Park
Thailand is such a diverse country. From busy Bangkok to the island resorts in Phuket and Phi Phi in the south and the rich, cultural history in Chiang Mai in the north, there is a destination to suit every style of traveller. Like many other visitors who make their way to northern Thailand, it has stolen…
Waiting to Meet the Baby I Wasn’t Sure I Could Ever Have
I was 18 when I was first told I may not be able to carry a baby to term. I had been diagnosed with a rare blood condition that would make it harder for me to do so. Impossible? They weren’t sure. It was news I distanced myself from; I was in my senior year…
10 Things You Must Do in Chiang Mai, Thailand
I have found the mere mention of Chiang Mai in most instances sparks stories of the city’s illusive pull. Often referred to as Thailand spiritual and wellness hub, there is something about Chiang Mai; despite its ever-growing popularity, a peaceful vibe still pervades and the capital of the north feels worlds away from its busy…
A Complete Guide to Things to do in Bangkok
Bangkok is a city that is full of surprises. A day in Thailand’s capital city could carry you from a luxury hotel foyer one minute to the middle of a crush of people in chaotic Chinatown the next, and a perfectly quiet courtyard of one of the city’s many temples, soon after. It is a…