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My Air Asia Flight Reviews – Perth to Bali Return

“I can’t miss work,” says my husband.  This is my guideline for choosing flights to Bali for a long weekend...

The Brig Amity replica sailing boat in Albany

Discover Old Town Albany WA – Historic Albany Sites

Albany is the oldest town in Western Australia, it is even older than my home town of Perth – a...

beach chairs, inflatables and beach toys all part of what to pack for the beach

Perfecting Packing for the Beach

I’m really lucky.  I live in Perth, Western Australia where I believe some of the best beaches in the world...

A list of international travel documents to pack

The Must-Have International Travel Document Checklist (with Printable)

As many of us are now booking our international travel online, it is up to us to ensure we have...

SilkAir Review: Flight from Singapore to Phuket (Boeing 737)

SilkAir is the wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Airlines offering over 50 short to middle-haul flights throughout Asia.  SilkAir began...

A Bali cycle tour gives your the chance to learn the Balinese culture

Take a Bali Bike Tour and Discover the Real Bali

This Bali bike tour memory is from one of our wonderful Bali family holidays back in 2015.  These cycling tours...

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How to Research Travel Destinations: Part Two of Travel Planning

Before we get going on how to research travel destinations, have you answered all the questions in the first part...

Six Reasons Why Buy Travel Insurance. Learn Why You May Need Travel Insurance.

6 Reasons Why Travel Insurance is Necessary

You’ve just booked your holiday vacation.  You’re excited and can’t wait to go.  But there’s one more thing to do...

How to create a small essential first aid kit for holidays. When you next travel use this medical packing checklist to stay healthy on vacation.

The Essential First Aid Travel Kit for Trips

No one wants to get sick or hurt whilst on holiday.  Unfortunately, little cuts and headaches do occur quite regularly....

Travel tips and ideas on how to take holiday money overseas when you travel on a vacation. The pros and cons for 4 ways to access travel money abroad.

The Best Ways to Take and Access Money Overseas

Back in the early 1990’s when I  backpacked around Europe the main ways to take and access your travel money...

Lake Thetis boasts examples of 3500-year-old stromatolites and thrombolites. Learn what to expect at Lake Thetis located near Cervantes and the Pinnacles.

Ancient Living Life at Lake Thetis, Cervantes

It’s not often you get the chance to see a prehistoric living life form.  So when the opportunity presents itself...

The Complete Toiletry Packing List: with FREE Printable

When you begin packing for your trip one of the things you know that cannot be left behind is your...

man making notes as he starts to plan a trip

6 Travel Planning Questions to Start Planning a Trip

Getting started with planning for travel can be tricky.  There is so much to do it can appear quite overwhelming...

A day pack checklist. What to pack for in your day bag

What to Pack for a Day Trip: 9 Simple Essentials for Your Day Bag

You’re on a day trip in the full sun feeling parched and hungry.  The weather changes, there is a light...

The travel section of the newspaper, ipad with travel blog, travel novel Eat Pray Love all inspiration on how to find a travel destination

Where Should I Vacation: How to Find a Travel Destination

You have the itch to explore the world.  You’ve got your annual leave booked.  You’ve set up a savings plan...

My review Garuda airlines economy class from Perth to Bali

Garuda Indonesia Review: Why it’s One of My Favourite Airlines

Garuda Airlines has had some well-documented trouble times.  It’s enough to make you question, should I fly with Garuda Indonesia? ...

Stay in touch when travel

Cheapest Ways to Communicate Internationally

It is 1995 and I have been away from home for over two months as I backpack my way around...

animated man trying to pull heavy luggage wishing he had packed less for travel

How to Pack Light: Simple Travel Packing Tips

It is the end of another enjoyable vacation, of which the only part I don’t really enjoy is re-packing my...

The Ultimate Guide: A Trip Packing List with Printable PDF

Every trip I am so excited to get going.  I have spent months researching our trip, planning our holiday meticulously, ...

How to save money for travel

How to Save for Trips: A Travel Budget Planner

You have a travel dream.  You can feel it, smell it, taste it – but there’s no money in the...