Wave Rock (as it is famously known) is located just outside the West Australian town of Hyden. Roughly a four-hour drive from Perth (see below for a map). The rock’s official name is Hyden Rock and encompasses the Wave, Breakers and Hippos Yawn. Of the 150 000 tourists who come to see the Wave each…
Karon Beach is located on the western side of Phuket island in Thailand. To the north of Karon Beach is Patong the original and very popular tourist town. To the south of Karon is the bohemian Kata Beach. Karon Beach is in the middle – geographically and ambience wise. As Goldilocks once said, “it is just right!”. …
One of the joys of travel is food. And finding great restaurants is always a delight. That’s why I want to share with you the best Sanur restaurants in Bali, that we have found during our passed family holidays to Bali. Bali is a South East Asian island full of contrasts. Each Balinese location has…
No one wants to get sick or hurt whilst on holiday. Unfortunately, little cuts and headaches do occur quite regularly. So as the Boy Scouts say, “be prepared” and take a first aid travel kit. I have been including in my travel packing a small first aid kit since I first backpacked around Europe 25…
Embarking on a new adventure is thrilling, but let’s be real – the toiletry packing struggle is real. With three decades of road trips, backpacking escapades, and countless hotel stays under my belt, I’ve faced the daunting task of transforming my bathroom essentials into a travel-friendly haven more times than I can count. As…
Space, or lack thereof. It’s the one big problem with luxury hotel accommodation. And one of the big reasons we have come to embrace self-catered rental accommodation with their separate bedrooms, lounge room and kitchen, there’s space for everyone. The Collins Dictionary defines self-catering as, “If you go on a self-catering holiday or you stay…
Cervantes is a small coastal town in Western Australia named after an American vessel that sank off its coast in 1844 and is now the home of many a lobster fisherman. So why would you visit Cervantes? Well, it is the closest town (a mere 10 minutes) to the Pinnacles Desert. Plus it’s got beautiful beaches, great…
You’re on a day trip in the full sun feeling parched and hungry. The weather changes, there is a light drizzle and the wind has picked up. You don’t have enough money to stop in a cafe to escape the elements as that chill has run deep into your bones. Not to mention that sinking…
It is the end of another enjoyable vacation, of which the only part I don’t really enjoy is re-packing my suitcase to travel back home. As I empty the hotel wardrobe packing each item into my luggage, I note how many shirts, shoes and accessories I haven’t even worn. Oh, how I wish I had…