When travelling to Osaka and Kyoto, most people first think of Nara when they want to do a day trip. But I was actually more excited by the second most common option, a Himeji day …
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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 …
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Slovenia may be a fantastic destination for the outdoors, but that doesn’t mean its small towns are any less enchanting. My recent trip reminded of some other destinations in Slovenia that I haven’t really written …
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Despite how much I wanted to visit Georgia, it’s amazing how little I knew about it. I never knew much about the western city of Kutaisi, but ended up really loving my time there. After …
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People tend to think only of Croatia’s epic coastline when planning trips to the country. Many don’t realise there are other sides to the country, include the mountain ranges of the Dinaric Alps that stretch …
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Vienna is known for its imperial glory, but did you know that there are other places in Austria with their own fair share of grandeur? Sure there’s Salzburg on the far side of the country, …
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When it comes to visiting northern Portugal, the Douro Valley is one destination tourists can’t miss. The region combines sun-baked landscapes with rustic villages, not to mention one of the premier wine destinations in Europe. …
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During my trip through Central America, I leapt at every chance I could to see volcanoes. Central America is positively overflowing with stunning active volcanoes, plenty of which you can visit. Unfortunately there were still …
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Today, the town of Ypres in Belgian’s West Flanders region is ultimately defined by a single event in its history – the First World War. Situated by the French border, Ypres saw some of the largest …
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After spending a few days taking in the sights of Hanoi at the start of my visit to Vietnam in 2014, I realised I had a free day up my sleeve. Beyond Halong Bay and the …