The first thing I thought when someone mentioned Australia was kangaroo. Not the Opera House, not the beach, not even the coffee. Kangaroo. But when I actually arrived, I had no idea where to find one. I had this vague assumption that Australia would just have kangaroos somewhere – on the roadside, in a field, visible from a bus. It turns out that’s not...
We found two penguins that evening. One appeared briefly on the rocks, looked around with the quiet confidence of something that knows it belongs here, and disappeared. The other stayed for a long time – standing on the sand under the amber glow of the viewing platform lights, doing what penguins apparently do when they get home: absolutely nothing in...
One of the most beautiful train journeys in Australia, Puffing Billy is a genuine must-do from Melbourne. Here's everything I wish I'd known before going - including the photography tip nobody else mentions.
There are road trips, and then there is the Great Ocean Road. Stretching 243 kilometres along the south-eastern coast of Australia, from Torquay to Allansford in Victoria, it is widely considered one of the most scenic coastal drives in the world and having done it, I’d argue that description still undersells it. This is a road that winds along the edge of...
If you’re interested in Melbourne landmarks photography, this slow walk through the city reveals how history, culture, and light shape its most iconic buildings. Some cities impress you immediately. Others take their time. During my days in Melbourne, I realised this is a city best understood slowly. Not through a checklist of attractions, but through its landmarks —...
Thimphu is a perfect base to explore Bhutan. It can also be seen as a place to break your journeys to the different places in Bhutan. If you get bored of seeing the beautiful countryside of Bhutan, Thimphu might come as a change by presenting it's nightlife and city like vibe.
Some cities invite you to rush from landmark to landmark. Melbourne does the opposite. It rewards those who slow down, look out the window, and let the city reveal itself naturally. If you’re looking for the best free tram ride in Melbourne, this guide to the iconic City Circle Tram (Route 35) shows you how to ride it, where to stop, and what you’ll see along the way...
If you’re looking for how to get from Melbourne Airport to the city centre, this guide covers every practical transport option, from easiest to cheapest. Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for the first time can be unexpectedly confusing. Unlike many major cities, there is no direct train or metro line connecting the airport with Melbourne’s CBD. I recently...
Explore the Liverpool Maritime Museum, home to powerful Titanic and Lusitania stories, ship models, and exhibits that reveal Liverpool’s rich maritime history.
This Kenya safari itinerary is designed for travelers who want to experience the country’s wildlife and coastline in one seamless journey. Kenya is one of those rare destinations where a single trip can feel like several worlds stitched together. Vast savannahs alive with wildlife, dramatic escarpments and lakes, misty mornings beneath Africa’s tallest mountain, and...