An ESTA is a travel authorisation required for travel to the USA for residents of those countries who do not need a visa. An ESTA form can be quickly filled out and submitted because it’s an online application. This application costs $21USD per person. An ESTA is always needed for most leisure travels in the … Read more
Rottnest Island – or Wadjemup – conjures up images of quokka selfies and swimming in sparkling waters before relaxing on pristine beaches. But what if it’s too cold to swim? Here’s what to do on Rottnest Island in winter. About Rottnest Island Rottnest Island is the traditional land of the Whadjuk Noongar people. It is … Read more
The Great Ocean Road is a popular scenic touring route along the coast of Victoria. There are dozens, if not hundreds of little places to stop along the way. While it’s great to just get in the car and stop at whatever takes your fancy, it’s also good to have a few things in mind … Read more
It’s been a while since I have visited a brand new city and Perth has been long on my bucket list. It means I have now visited my last Australian state. I’ve put together this list of the things we did – and a few extra ideas – to help you plan things to do … Read more
You’ve book a few days away in the Grampians, and you are planning to hike to all the lookouts and see all the waterfalls. But you’ve arrived, and it’s raining – and the forecast says it’s going to be a downpour for the whole of your visit. Urgh! That doesn’t mean your visit is a … Read more
As travel starts up again after the pandemic we are all realising it is even more important to do those big bucket list things sooner rather than later. Covid has been a reminder that travel is not something that is a given. To get you started take a look at these ideas for your travel … Read more
Everyone will be familiar with the island of Santorini. The sunset, the blue-domed churches and the enchanting caldera are famous world-over. But do you know which part of the island is best to visit? While it’s a relatively small island compared to some of its neighbours, there is so much to do all across Santorini. … Read more
Are you in Sydney and looking for a great budget weekend getaway, but don’t have your own transport? Newcastle is a great option as it is easy to reach by public transport, and there are plenty of free and cheap things to do once you arrive. Here are some great ideas to help you plan … Read more
City cards are great! They can be called all sorts of things – tourist passes, city passes – but are essentially a card sold by the tourism board in a particular city or country which will give you access to many of the popular attractions either free or at a discount. Some cards – like … Read more
I was just sitting down thinking about this last year of travel. Covid has played a huge role again in 2021, and at first I was thinking I’ve not been anywhere worth mentioning. Maybe I could find five highlights and post them on Facebook. And then I started looking through my photos. Not the ones … Read more