In the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania, lies a beautiful area known as the Labyrinth. The Labyrinth is a wild alpine plateau of tarns and lakes, nestled between mountain peaks and deep valleys. I visited the Labyrinth via Pine Valley Hut in the depths of winter. Below is my account of the trip….
Month: October 2022
Pros and Cons of Carry-On Only Overseas Travel
Increasingly, I have been encountering opinions from others online that if you’re an experienced jetsetter, there is almost an expectation to travel with carry-on luggage only. This expectation seems to exist regardless of the destination or the length of the trip. I’d like to tell you a story. Over years of travelling, I’d learnt a…
My Favourite Places in Paris
Paris is one of those cities that you can come back to time and time again and always find something new to do, see, appreciate or learn. I’ve visited Paris multiple times as a tourist and as a tour guide. I know more about Paris than any other city in Europe and it will always…
Visiting Luang Prabang for the Festival of Light
As an avid waterfall chaser, I had my eyes on Luang Prabang, Laos for many years before I visited, namely so I could see the famous nearby Kuang Si falls. A stroke of luck (and a little bit of research) meant I was able to time a four-day visit to the UNESCO heritage listed town…
A Heavenly Walk to Little Hell – Ben Lomond National Park, Tasmania
High up on the mountain of Ben Lomond, Tasmania, is a day walk named ‘Little Hell’. In springtime, it is actually quite heavenly! Below is my account of this surprising northern Tasmanian day walk. Getting there Little Hell is a day walk inside Ben Lomond National Park. A parks pass is required for park entry….
How To Go Camping On Schouten Island – Tasmania
Recently I had the joy of a three day, two night Schouten Island trip, camping on the beach in the summer with close friends. This place was a little slice of paradise, and I think it’s one of Tasmania’s best kept secrets. Here are some details about how to organise a trip so you too…
Tips for Exploring the Dalmatian Islands in Croatia by Yacht
I was lucky enough to spend a week cruising the Dalmatian Islands on a charter of a yacht. See my detailed description of the trip here. Below are some tips from my trip for those that might be planning a similar adventure. How long to go for Most organised group sailing tours of the Dalmatian…
Bareboat Yacht Charter in the Dalmatian Islands, Croatia
Despite my complete lack of sailing ability, I landed the opportunity to go on a week-long sailing trip in the Dalmatian Islands in Croatia on a private ‘bareboat’ yacht charter trip. A ‘bareboat’ charter isn’t as risque as it sounds – it just means that the yacht is hired without a skipper or crew, meaning…
Things to do in Bled, Slovenia
The gorgeous town of Bled, lying on upon Lake Bled’s shores, is a perfect destination for a weekend, a week, or as a base for exploring the surrounding natural areas of Slovenia, including Triglav National Park. It’s friendly, safe and gorgeous and a great destination for couples or families. It’s also super romantic. I would…