Adventure
Holidays are traditionally about relaxing, exploring a city’s sights, and generally doing whatever it takes to take your mind off the stress of home and work. This holiday suggestion may come as a little bit of a surprise for some travellers. In Los Angeles, I decided to leave the glitz and glamour of Hollywood for the… Continue reading A Date with Dodge Ball
I don’t know about you, but I’ve always found something very soothing about flying. I suppose I like that it’s mandatory quiet time. For me, a flight is often a period of transition where I can reflect upon the journey had, or the adventure to come. That said, it’s taken many long haul flights to develop strategies… Continue reading Finding Zen on a Plane
Visitors to Cancun might not be aware of the incredible history that sits right by their party beaches and night clubs. The Mayan culture pulses through the veins of the region, and is deserving of a day trip inland to some of the most spectacular historical sites you’ll ever see. We hopped on a day tour with… Continue reading The Day Tripper’s Guide to Chichen Itza
Hawaii and family go together like peanut butter and chocolate. An easy ten hours on a plane, three degrees temperature difference all year round, and everything from volcano climbing and hiking to snorkeling and swimming with dolphins to keep you all occupied. It really is the perfect vacation for Australians travelling with kids. On a recent… Continue reading Hawaii for Families
After a torrential tropical rainfall, the volume of water gushing down Mele Cascades has doubled. That’s a shame since I’m going to abseil down that ferocious waterfall’s sudden 50-meter drop. I hold onto the rope tightly before leaning backwards over the cliff face, letting body weight and gravity take over my fate. I gingerly lift… Continue reading Vanuatu: the happiest place on Earth
For many people, a trip to Las Vegas is all about being a kid again – it’s a wonderland for adults, where responsibilities and maturity often get thrown out the window. Alongside the poker machines and roulette tables is a place where you can re-live one of your fondest childhood memories – playing in the sandpit with… Continue reading Playing in Las Vegas’ Sandpit with Dig This
From shark dives to tasting tours, here’s a few of Expedia’s most popular Sydney activities. Shark Dive Xtreme Sydney There’s no doubt Expedia NZ’s #outthere competition winner Caleb Riding is an adrenalin junkie. He takes on the Shark Dive. Sydney is known for its world-class beaches, the Opera house, boats sailing around the Harbor, diving with sharks…..… Continue reading Sydney’s Top Activities
‘We’re heading to Europe for a month!’ I’d say. ‘With your baby?’ they’d say, incredulously. ‘Nah, he’ll go back to the family of possums we found him in ‘til we get back. Ha ha ha! But seriously. No chance. Babies are the worst at traveling. He’s going to stay home and mind the cat.’ And… Continue reading Yes. You can travel with a baby.
The busy streets of Bangkok never stop. There are tuk tuks, taxis, cars, bikes and people darting this way and that, the lanes are flexible and the lights optional. The beeping of horns and the tooting of tuk tuks – it’s all part of this frenetic city’s charm and a few simple tips and tricks will help… Continue reading The Beginner’s Guide to Bangkok