For the past three years, we’ve spent the Christmas period abroad. First in Lake Louise, then Quebec City, and finally in London town. Being overseas during Christmas can be difficult. It’s a little isolating when you’re in an unfamiliar place, in a different time zone from friends and family, and with unfamiliar people all around.
Scotland
11 things you must do on an epic Scotland road trip
Scotland has been on my list of must-see places since I was a kid. I’ve always felt proud of my Scottish heritage, and have been keen to see where my ancestors came from. Scotland has a rich history, and so many amazing locations to visit. There was no way we could fit everything in, but
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Ireland
Ireland for Vikings and Game of Thrones fans
I have craved a visit to Ireland for as long as I can remember. The Emerald Isle. Doesn’t it just sound like a magical and wondrous place? Picture rolling hills, lush fields, and sheer cliffs edging around the two countries that make up Ireland as we know it. We wanted to see as much as
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Italy
Pictures from Positano
Perched on a cliff of Italy’s Amalfi Coast, Positano is the perfect destination for a romantic getaway. With a beautiful beach-side and vibrant flowers hanging off windowsills and balconies, we got a lot of the (very) short time we were there. Getting there Getting to Positano can be difficult, without a bit of research first.
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Czech Republic
10 cool things to do in Prague
Prague. The picture-perfect capital city of the Czech Republic. With its cobbled streets, towering spires, and gothic architecture, it’s easy to become completely smitten. Drenched in medieval history, Prague offers a surprise around every corner, delighting visitors year-round. No matter what kind of traveller you are, I know you’ll find something to love about Prague.
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England
How to spend 24 hours in London
London is a big, bustling, and popular city. It’s considered the gateway to Europe. And it’s a 22 hour flight from Australia. You might go to London because you’re a fan of the Royals, a fan of Harry Potter, or because you just want to experience the city for yourself. You might give yourself plenty
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Spain
How to spend five days in Mallorca
Although we love our Winter vacations, spending time in tropical locations is also high on our travel bucket list. So, during our 2-month European getaway, we were excited to spend five nights in sunny Mallorca, Spain. A 7.5hr ferry from Barcelona, Mallorca gave us the tranquility, sunshine and peace we were desperately seeking after a
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Switzerland
Why I want to live in Zermatt
A quaint little German town nestled at the foot of the Matterhorn in Switzerland, Zermatt is a car-free village full of the romance and beauty you would expect from a European mountain resort. The locals are friendly and welcoming, the houses uber Bavarian, and the cobbled main street has everything you could want for an
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Greece
Soaking up the sun in Santorini
Santorini really is as beautiful in person as it is in the pictures you’ve seen. The people are welcoming and friendly, and the weather is pretty decent year-round. With its sheer and ragged cliff-faces, the ocean all around it, and those iconic white and blue buildings perched on top, Santorini is one of the most