If you love sunrise yoga on the beach, paddleboarding along the coast, or endless vacation days spent surfing, then Byron Bay should be your number one stop in northern New South Wales. Byron Bay has long been a favorite among backpackers and surfers. This once sleepy coastal town has a reputation for attracting “alternative” or …
Growing up I always pictured Australia as a massive country that is barren and remote with a few beaches mixed in. The hit classic Crocodile Dundee left this major impression on an 8-year-old me. If I had to choose a few words to describe Australia, I would have chosen outback, beach, bikini, and surf. To be …
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Manly is one of Sydney’s most popular beachfront suburbs. With a spectacular strip of sand overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Manly is one of the best places to stay if you want both the comforts of urban living and easy access to spectacular natural areas like Sydney Harbour National Park. Manly and its beautiful beach are …
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Hop on the ferry from Circular Quay by Sydney’s famous Opera House, and within half an hour, you can be sunning yourself on the golden sands of Manly Beach. This Sydney suburb is part of the Northern Beaches region stretching along the New South Wales coast, and it’s the perfect place to trade city life …
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Situated on the sunny shores of Western Australia, Perth is known for its laid-back living and beautiful beaches. Forget Sydney or Melbourne, because the west coast is the best coast, and there’s nowhere better to soak up the traditional Aussie lifestyle than Perth. Perth might be the country’s most remote state capital (indeed, it’s one …
Brisbane is a city that’s too easy to fall in love with. Perhaps it’s the beautifully meandering bends of the Brisbane River, maybe it’s the city’s effortless sophistication, or could it be the endless sunshine and free public swimming lagoons? Whatever it is that catches your eye, we know you’re going to quickly immerse yourself …
Located on the banks of the Swan River, just a short drive from the golden beaches of the Indian Ocean, Perth is one of the best destinations to visit in Australia. Despite being the sunniest city in Australia, Perth is often overlooked in favor of the better-known east coast cities, like Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane. …
Australia, home to buzzing east coast cities, gorgeous white sand beaches, tropical rainforests, and arid Outback landscapes, is one of the biggest, and best, countries to visit in the world. Once you’ve summoned up the courage to make that long-haul flight Down Under (Australia is a long way from anywhere!), you’ll want to pack in …
We spent over a week in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales. We tried to do as many hikes as possible. The Blue Mountains have a nice variety of hikes ranging from a one-hour walk to multi-day treks. Some trails are in massive canyons, some to flowing waterfalls, and others to desolate peaks. Whether visiting …
Summer begins to come to an end in August, which makes for an interesting time to travel. For many places in the United States, school is already back in session, which means family travel is decreasing. But for many other locations, particularly throughout Europe, August is a peak travel time. August also marks the end …