Travel

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Mexico’s Hidden Gem -The City of San Miguel de Allende

This month’s travel guest post is taking us to Mexico! The author, Andrew Tjong, just came back from San Miguel de Allende and had a magnificent time there. He’s originally from the Netherlands but is doing his MBA in China… and currently residing in Taiwan. He’s quite the seasoned traveler! Andrew has been to San…

Sydney fireworks from Mrs Macquaries Point.
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Watching Sydney’s NYE Fireworks from Mrs Macquaries Point

Watching the Sydney fireworks for NYE from Mrs Macquaries Point is one way to see them for free. This post is explaining what to know before you go + whether or not the wait is worth it! With millions and millions of dollars going into Sydney’s spectacular NYE firework show each year, it’s an event…

Sydney sunset
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How to Spend 3 Days in Sydney – The Ultimate Itinerary by a Resident

Wondering how to spend 3 days in Sydney, Australia? This post is sharing my ultimate 3-day itinerary for Sydney – and I’ve been living here for 6 months now!  *If you like this post, it is now available as a self-guided walking tour! Click here to download it. Sydney is a city with some very…

Tokyo Street food
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First Time Traveling Abroad? Then Check Out These Money Saving Tips

Guest post by: Jeffrey Barroga It invigorates your soul, calms your weary morale, and widens your perspective in life: travel is one of life’s pleasures that seems to enrich your entire being as you do it more and more. Unfortunately, as much as there is to be gained by traveling, it’s also one of life’s…

camel ride
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What to Do in Uluru at Sunset – Camel Rides & Dinners in the Desert

One thing to be aware of before visiting Uluru in Central Australia is your entire trip will be based around sunsets and sunrises. And for me, personally, not being a morning person & needing obscene amounts of caffeine to survive…I find sunsets to be much more enjoyable! So, I really wanted to make our sunset…

Valley of the winds
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Kata Tjuta & Hiking the Valley of the Winds in Australia (Photos + Tips)

After hearing I spent a few days near Uluru, most people are curious as to what I did exactly. After all, isn’t there just the big rock out there? However, even within Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, there’s an entire rock formation even LARGER than Uluru (Ayer’s Rock), that you can hike and enjoy. I would…

Priscilla's Crack
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Hiking Kings Canyon – The Red Centre’s Best Kept Secret

When travelers think of Australia’s Red Centre, inevitably Uluru (a.k.a. Ayers Rock) immediately comes to mind. But that great, big rock is not the only amazing formation in Central Australia. I’ll be covering a few spots to visit if you’re venturing to this part of Australia, but I’ll first be starting off this series with…

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
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Bushwalks Outside of Sydney – Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park & The Blue Mountains

Sharing two bushwalks that are outside of Sydney but still easy enough to get to using public transport. Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park & The Blue Mountains will get you out of the city and into the Australian bush! FINALLY! I went into Australian nature and actually saw some rather scary looking wildlife! Haha. (Pictures are…

sleeping koalas
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Visiting Sea Life Sydney Aquarium & Wild Life Sydney Zoo

Hopefully, no one is tired of koala photos just yet! I honestly think one of my favorite things about being in Australia is that I have the chance to get close to koalas whenever I like. And this post will be sharing photos from the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium & Wild Life Sydney Zoo…so, there’s…