Who says winter has to be all snowflakes and frostbite? I suppose you’re tired of shoveling driveways and bundling up like a marshmallow? In that case, it’s time to swap winter coats for Hawaiian shirts and trade the winter wonderland for warm winter vacation destinations in the USA. From sandy…

Cosy fires, veggie gardens, chooks to collect eggs from, and wallabies jumping around outside – the Grampians YHA Eco hostel is definitely a place you could linger a while. We loved it so much we extended our stay an extra night. When it comes to choosing accommodations options in the Grampians,…

We’ve all heard of The Whitsundays, the tropical paradise in North Queensland. If you’re planning on making a trip here, no doubt you’ve heard of Australia’s most iconic private island resort; Intercontinental Hayman Island Resort. The Whitsunday Islands are made up of 74 islands and lay in the heart of the Great Barrier…

Cosy fires, veggie gardens, chooks to collect eggs from, and wallabies jumping around outside – the Grampians YHA Eco hostel is definitely a place you could linger a while. We loved it so much we extended our stay an extra night. When it comes to choosing accommodations options in the Grampians,…

Don’t get me wrong, I love Sydney – it’s where the sun kisses the surf, and the coffee is strong enough to wake the dead, but let’s be honest — sometimes, even the most die-hard Sydneysider needs a break from the hustle and bustle once in a while. If you’re…

Now, I’m not saying the other parks aren’t worth a visit, but if you only have the time and budget for one theme park in Goldie, make it Dreamworld & Whitewater World, one of our favourite theme parks in the world! With over 40 rides, roller coasters and attractions, it’s…

I bet when you were planning your trip in Aus, you weren’t planning seeing a magnificent herd of Texas Longhorns, right? We all know everything is supposed to be bigger in Texas, especially when it comes to cattle? Maybe not so much anymore, thanks to Mick and Lynda Bethel of…

BEST DAY EVER, is how our family would describe our visit to Warner Bros Movie World on the Gold Coast. We were only about one hour into our visit and those words had already come out of Kalyra’s mouth about five times. Bugs Bunny and the gang had come out…

Welcome to La La Land Los Angeles, where the sun shines brighter than a Hollywood smile and the traffic moves slower than a sloth on a Sunday stroll!  Los Angeles is not an everyone city. It’s wonderful for those who have ever dreamed of rubbing elbows with stars, love munching…

Located on the banks of the Yarra River is Mantra Southbank Melbourne, part of a chain of holiday apartments who have lodgings in many of Australia’s top destinations. When we were looking for a place to stay in Melbourne, it was a no-brainer. We phoned, they had vacancies and at a great…